JOY to the World
We believe that all people are created equal before God and have the right to live in joy and dignity.
New PROject
Joy Uganda Inclusive School
Joy Uganda Inclusive School will be the first Christian-based inclusive school in Africa where children with Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and their typically developing peers will learn, play, and grow together in one community of faith and love.
A Ugandan Girl with Disabilities Pleads for a Special School
Vision of Joy Uganda Inclusive School
Vision of Joy Uganda Inclusive School
Equal Dignity, Shared Future
From Exclusion to Inclusion
In Uganda,
•School attendance of children with disabilities: less than 9%
•Opportunities for secondary, transition, or adult education: almost none
•As a result, many children are excluded from learning and face social isolation
In Uganda, children with disabilities are still often viewed as a curse or ancestral wrath, and in tragic cases, even sacrificed.
Joy Uganda Inclusive School will dispel this darkness and open a path of hope, where every child can live with dignity as made in God’s image.
“The image of God is revealed in the way we treat one another.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer –
Features of the school
Features of the School
First inclusive school in Africa where children with Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and typical peers learn together.
• Inclusive Education: Classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn side by side.
• Special Education: Incorporating advanced individualized education (IEP) methods.
• Professional Services: Speech, occupational and physical therapy, psychological counseling, and caregiver training.
• Three-Track System: (1) Early Childhood & Primary Education (2) Transition & Independent Living Skills (3) Adult Learning & Vocational Training.
• Open Community: Rooted in Christian faith while engaging with local Muslim communities.
• Barrier-Free Campus: Accessible facilities where all children can move freely, learn, receive therapy, and play together.
“Children with disabilities have the right to develop dignity and potential through inclusive education.”
– UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD, 2006), Article 24 (Education)—
How to Join(Who can join)
–Join us in prayer.
–Support through donations and partnerships (building fund, scholarship fund, development fund).
–Commit to mission work as special educators, general teachers, therapists, or vocational trainers.
A creative Shift in the Perception of Disability
On October 18, 2025, at the Intellectual Disabilities Conference, Dr. H. Daniel Kim, the Director of Joy Center, delivered the keynote address.
Educational
We believe that every child has God-given potential. Through inclusive learning and faith-based education, Joy Uganda provides opportunities for children with and without disabilities to grow in knowledge, dignity, and hope.
“Education opens the mind and restores dignity.”
Vocational
Our vocational programs equip youth and adults with practical skills for daily life — tailoring, beauty, agriculture, and technology training. These initiatives empower individuals to achieve economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
“Learning a skill means earning a future.”
humanitarian
We serve vulnerable families and communities through food distribution, medical care, and relief support.
Every act of compassion reflects God’s love in tangible ways, ensuring that no one is left behind.
“Humanity is the first language of love.”
empowerment
We empower children, persons with disabilities, and families to realize their own potential. Through scholarships, leadership training, mentorship, and counseling, We helps each person find their voice, fulfill their dreams, and bring hope to others.
“Empowerment is giving hope a voice.”