Tanzanians with developmental disabilities
will soon have more educational opportunities and more professionals to
meet their needs, thanks to a partnership between the North-Eastern
Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and a global web of supporters, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
A
synod committee—comprised of Lutheran pastors, board members, social
ministry organization staff and volunteers—provided guidance to the
diocese on two ventures: the expansion of services at the Irente
Rainbow School for Children with Developmental Disabilities and Autism,
near Lushoto, and the establishment of Sebastian Kolowa University
College, slated to open this fall in Magamba.
The Rainbow
School serves 28 students, ages 6 to 20, with varying levels of
developmental disabilities—the only institution in a 200-mile radius to
do so. Administrators hope to serve more students by adding programs,
including early intervention for children under 6.
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