Special Children's Trust

The Special Children’s Trust is a charity organization based in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. The aim is to link these organizations so as to:

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The Special Children’s Trust was established to meet the needs of families in Uganda who have children with special needs, in whatever way possible, whilst also showing them the extent of the love God has for them and the family He blessed them with. We have both CBO (Community Based Organization) and NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) status. CBO Reg No: NAK/11/065
NGO Reg No: S.5914/9715

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n every 10 children in Uganda is born with some form of disability. These range from extremely severe physical and/or mental disabilities, to very mild ones that are hardly noticeable. However, most communities still view disability as a bad omen, bad luck, punishment or a curse for the sins the parents must have committed. Some people see disability as witchcraft or a contagious condition that should be avoided, which leave families who have children with disabilities alone and isolated. The lack of readily available support and information to parents prevents them from giving their children quality care at an early age, which in turn increases the severity of the children’s condition. The Trust was created as an umbrella organization for the projects and efforts started by Miss Namaganda Florence, who is one of the founders and directors of Mukisa Foundation and Dawn Children’s Centre, and several other efforts for children with disabilities in Uganda. To promote quality care for children with special needs by providing the necessary information about available services, and funding for operations, assistive devices and any other that may be needed to achieve this objective.

2. To demystify disability through information dissemination, awareness campaigns and training for carers and families of children with special needs.

3. To promote inclusion of children with special needs into regular schools and ensure that they access quality education according their abilities.

4. To build the capacity of people working with children with special needs such as Medical workers, therapists, carers, vision bearers through trainings, information dissemination and resource mobilization.

5. To create a network of likeminded organizations so as to provide support, prevent duplication and improve quality of services available for children with special needs.

6. To provide a platform for the children, parents, and organizations working with children who have special needs to advocate for the rights and issues of children with disabilities in Uganda.

03/06/2026

As we celebrate Martyr's Day 2026, let us always remember to hold fast the faith and to remain strong in our convictions and beliefs. Happy Marty's Day Uganda.

06/05/2026

Dawn Children’s Centre remains open for holiday program Therapy and Tutoring. Call for additional details if interested.

01/05/2026

To all the Teachers, Therapists, Social workers, Care Assistants, Doctors, Nurses, Employers, Administrators, CEO's, Members of Parliament, Government Officials and most of all Parents, who work tirelessly every day to make Uganda an inclusive Nation, that is better and safer for children and adults with disabilities. Never Give Up!
Happy Labour Day 2026.

29/04/2026

Photos from Special Children's Trust's post

08/04/2026

Practical, hands on learning is part of our motto at Dawn Children's Centre, and what better way to do it that taking our children on a school trip to the farm. Huge thanks and shout out to Anamkara Farm for their hospitality and for great learning experiences.

The children had a great time learning about different animals, gardening tools and how bee hives work, as well as being given the opportunity to do some digging and planting, harvesting sweet potatoes, enjoying a tractor ride and bottle feeding a baby goat.

After all that learning they were able to spend some time at Kavumba Recreation Centre playing on the playground and having horse rides.

What a wonderful day it was for all with one parent reporting, "My child was so happy. He enjoyed the trip so much he was talking and telling stories all the way home through the evening traffic jam"

05/04/2026

Good morning...and what a good morning it is...as we celebrate the Saviour who gave the ultimate sacrifice, to die, and who rose again on the third day...

Why...that we may live and live in abundance...
Who...everyone...no one excluded...all ages, all abilities...

Happy Easter to all.

01/04/2026

What a wonderful gathering of like minded people this turned out to be. May children with disabilities in Uganda continue to be loved and may we continue to stand together to fight for the rights they deserve.

19/03/2026

We are excited to announce the first Special Children's Forum Network Meeting of 2026, this time in partnership with African Disability Collaboration (ADC). There are many important things to discuss in this meeting, including collaborations, joint action plans and activities, quality and safe service provision, as well as hosting a special guest speaker from the UK with over 20 years of experience in child protection and safeguarding.

If you run an Organisation or work in an Organisation for children with Disabilities in Uganda, please check out the information in the flyer and share with those you think might be interested. Come and join us, let's make a difference together.

Kindly note this meeting is for Founders/ Directors and Top Management only.

We look forward to seeing you there.

15/03/2026

Today is Mother's Day in the UK...so to all our Mama's of children with special needs and to Mama's of children everywhere, including our Mama's in heaven and Mama's who have stepped in to take care of children that were neglected by others, today we celebrate you, for your patience, kindness, resilience, determination, beauty and the light you shine into our lives each and every day.

We love you and celebrate you!
Happy Mother's Day!

13/03/2026

As part of our World Book Day Celebrations at Dawn Children's Centre, we had a dress up day where children could ditch the school uniform for one day and come to school dressed as their favourite storybook character, cartoon character, profession or other. We had such a variety of great costumes we just had to share them with you.

The children had a great day of learning experiences about appreciating who we were made to be, learning about different characters and unique character traits, as well as professions and what they do.

Sit back and enjoy this montage and the beauty of celebrating our differences and the things that make us unique.

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Location

Kampala

Telephone

+256705445565

Website

http://www.specialchildrenstrust.org/

Address

Bukoto/Kisaasi Road
Kampala

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00