WE CAN PLAY

WE CAN PLAY TOO

CONTEXT

Migrant children and youth with disabilities on the Thai-Burma border face discrimination, stereotypes, and neglect. Raising awareness about their distinct needs is crucial in the Mae Sot community to improve access to education and sports facilities, creating an inclusive environment.
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION

The “We Can Play” project provides physical training and home-based learning sessions for migrant children with disabilities aged over 5 years. It aims to improve their physical and mental well-being while offering guidance to parents on supporting their children’s unique needs. The project empowers and enhances the lives of children with disabilities within the migrant community.

OBJECTIVEs

01
To improve social skills and motor abilities in migrant children with disabilities through play-based activities.
02
To increase parental and community awareness about home-based learning for disabled children.
03
To promote awareness and change social norms for children with disabilities through recreational activities like mini friendship games.
04
To assess the abilities and performance of special children, both mentally and physically, through activities like Nature Day.
Children with disabilities face discrimination and stigma in their daily lives, and this programme allows them to feel part of a larger community.