Operating in nine MS community centers, and intersecting with all of its programs, the social and behavioral change project addresses children with disabilities aged between 3 and 18 years old who are out of the educational system, in response to their right to “access to education”. The project achieves this by enrolling them back in formal/non-formal education and providing them with early development opportunities.

Furthermore, in some cases, additional interventions are crucial for children with disabilities. In such instances, Mouvement Social strengthens its forces by referring them to the necessary services. These services may include specialized assessments, rehabilitation, assistive devices as well as child protection, Health, and Wash services.

Concomitantly, MS also intervenes at the community level using a Social and Behavioral Change Communication Strategy. Various stakeholders, including caregivers and community members, actively participate in identifying the factors contributing to the exclusion of children with disabilities (CWDs) through two community engagement initiatives in each area, they then recommend necessary corrective actions.

Henceforward, based on the CE’s outcomes, the program utilizes a range of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) tools, such as edutainment, social mobilization, community engagement, and capacity building for inclusion. These tools collectively enhance knowledge and promote positive practices related to child rights, health, and protection topics.

Overall Objectives: 
Ensure access to education for children with disabilities
Activities: 
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Start Date
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 10:00am
Project Status
Started/Ongoing
Project Timeframe
N/A
Intervention Sector(s):
Health
Project Location:
Beirut
Lebanon
LB
Collaboration with Other Organisations
UNICEF
randomness