Rotary Club Ask Government To Provide Free Cover To Children Abled Differently
Saumu Siraji Chair, Rotary Hurlinggum, Rotary Club Chapter president, Kisii Chapter, Isabel Lumumba at Kisii University when they hosted children abled differently photo /Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
Worth Noting:
- Rotary Club Chapter president, Kisii Chapter, Isabel Lumumba, on her part raised concern about the increasing cases of sexual harassment cases for children with disabilities.
- She said that the club is committed to assist vulnerable children in the country more so those abled differently, as one way of improving their life.
- “Families must learn to tolerate, accept and hopefully celebrate children who are not what they originally had in mind. Communities also play a part by accepting and providing opportunities for the child,” she added.
- The officials encouraged parents with children abled differently to take their children to school so that they can get educated and remain self-reliant in future.
Rotary club officials have petitioned the government to start providing free Health cover to Kenyans living with disabilities.
Speaking at Kisii University grounds when they hosted children abled differently from eight schools, Saumu Siraji Chair, Rotary Hurlinggum Club said that those children come from vulnerable families with little income to fund for their Health insurance.
The officials faulted parliament for failing to sufficiently legislate laws that guarantee the disabled a safe landing especially in regards to protecting their basic fundamental rights.
“The reason to why we want to push for the Disability Act to be passed in parliament for the interest of these children,” she said.
Siraj further encouraged society to show the disabled love and provide them with opportunities to expand they career potential.
She further urged parents with children living with disabilities not to lock them away from outside world and instead seek professional help.
Siraj said there is also urgent need that more schools get established to cater for children with disabilities.
Some of those existing, she said, are not adequately equipped thus limiting the learners from attaining the requisite skills and knowledge.
She however, challenged private sectors to consider employing more so those with physical challenged because they are capable in doing work.
Rotary Club Chapter president, Kisii Chapter, Isabel Lumumba, on her part raised concern about the increasing cases of sexual harassment cases for children with disabilities.
She said that the club is committed to assist vulnerable children in the country more so those abled differently, as one way of improving their life.
“Families must learn to tolerate, accept and hopefully celebrate children who are not what they originally had in mind. Communities also play a part by accepting and providing opportunities for the child,” she added.
The officials encouraged parents with children abled differently to take their children to school so that they can get educated and remain self-reliant in future.
Isaac Rogito, Senior Disability officer from Kisii County and a member National Council of people living with disability, said every disabled person should enjoy his or her human rights.
Rogito noted that there is also need to break the stereotype and stigma associated with such kind of disabilities.
“We thank the club for giving support to the children abled differently, “he said.
He pleaded to the parents and guardians to accept these children, show love and embrace them so that they can have a reason to live well like others.
According to Rogito, every child deserves to live with dignity and to be given the best chance at bright future.
“Let’s be the voice of those children and break the silence on them by assuring they are recognized as equal members of society” he said.
During the event, the club donated equipment wheelchairs, walkers, and hearing aides to improve their quality of life.
Rotary Sunshine Rally was born from the philanthropy of the Manu Chandaria Foundation in 1979; to bring together physically and mentally challenged children with primary objective being; to feed, entertain, and give the kids a day’s spell in the sun.
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