Supporting children with cerebral palsy
Supporting children with cerebral palsy
There is a lack of necessary resources for occupational, language or speech therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy in Africa. IDRF is training caregivers in conducting physical therapy that works on improving motor skills and mobility of children with CP.
The Situation
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a loss or impairment of motor function caused by brain damage. It happens at stages when a child’s brain is still developing, and can occur before, during or immediately after birth.
Cerebral Palsy affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance.
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In Africa, there is insufficient knowledge of risk factors that contribute to the development of CP.
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There is a lack of necessary resources for occupational, language or speech therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy.
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Available services in some regions are largely hindered by limited staff and hospital resources.
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Families in remote locations are unable to access vital services
How you can help
Your generous donations help us train caregivers in conducting physical therapy to improve motor skills and mobility of children with Cerebral Palsy.
We are working hard to:
- Create supportive home environments
- Work with local community health care providers
- Offer various rehabilitative services
Train a participant
Supports one participant as part of the program
The Impact
Households supported in 4 years
children with CP received rehabilitative therapy (in 2019)
The caregivers of these children were provided with direct training.
Other Appeals
Donate to provide quality healthcare to Lesotho
If you would like to donate by cheque, please mail a signed cheque to:
IDRF
23 Lesmill Rd, Suite 300, North York, ON M3B 3P6
Memo: Children with Cerebral Palsy
Every donation will receive a tax receipt by email upon donation.