Every Child Deserves a Chance to Learn and Grow.
Challenging Impairment to Creating Impact
In 2003, at age 19, Bahati became visually impaired due to long-term use of eye drops for an allergy. After rehabilitation, he faced isolation and stigma, with few opportunities for peer support among other youth with disabilities. In 2010, he attended a one-year training in social entrepreneurship at the Kanthari Institute in Kerala, India. Inspired by this experience, he returned home and founded UWEZO on January 15, 2013—the first cross-disability organization created by youth with disabilities. Through his visionary leadership, Bahati energized the disability movement, empowering young people with disabilities to overcome stigma, participate actively in community initiatives, and engage in national programs that promote youth and economic development.
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Empowering Children and Young People with Disabilities
Support equal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for children and young people with disabilities.
Inclusive Education Access & School Mentorship
UWEZO strengthens inclusive education systems by identifying and re-enrolling out-of-school children with disabilities, conducting functional assessments, and supporting individualized plans with schools. Youth mentors with disabilities provide peer support, inclusion monitoring, and follow-up to improve retention and participation.
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WASH Materials & Dignity Support
UWEZO improves hygiene, dignity, and school participation for children with disabilities through targeted WASH support. This includes hygiene items and menstrual hygiene materials for girls, and diaper support for children with high support needs to reduce absenteeism and stigma.
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Economic Empowerment for Youth with Disabilities (YEA‑R)
Through YEA‑R (Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture – Rwanda), UWEZO expands livelihood pathways for youth with disabilities through skills development, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, market linkages, and accessibility support so participants can engage fully in agribusiness value chains.
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UWEZO's Reach and Impact on Inclusive Development
UWEZO promotes equal opportunities by empowering marginalized communities and advancing inclusive, sustainable development.
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Children with disabilities supported through inclusive education
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Children with disabilities reached with WASH kits
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Beneficiaries supported with assistive devices
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Caregivers engaged through 38 Parent Support Groups
Stories of Impact
Highlights from UWEZO’s 2025 results across inclusive education, WASH and dignity support, and disability-inclusive livelihoods.
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