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Garowe & Qardho, Somalia – August 20, 2024\u00a0– In a significant push for inclusive education, the Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON) in partnership with Save the Children completed a comprehensive disability screening program across TOFI-supported schools, benefiting 75 children in Garowe and Qardho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2714\u00a075 children screened<\/strong>\u00a0(40 in Garowe, 35 in Qardho)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u2714\u00a0Customized support provided<\/strong>, including wheelchairs, hearing aids and magnifying glasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving Forward:<\/strong> While the activity achieved its core objectives, organizers identified opportunities to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Expand such intervention and the community engagement efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Implemented by PDON in Partnership with Save the Children International through the ‘Together For Inclusion (TOFI)’ program<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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