Fatshimetrie: The crucial importance of schooling for children living with disabilities
On this International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities, Béatrice Asimoni, a prominent member of the “Fraternity of Persons Living with Disabilities” in Beni (North Kivu), raised a crucial issue: access to education for children living with disabilities. Her speech, marked by sincerity and concern, highlights the challenges that this category of people face in the region in terms of education and professional integration.
According to the observations of this non-governmental organization, people with disabilities are often limited to craft trades such as shoemaking or sewing, due to a lack of access to formal education. It is rare to see them occupy positions of responsibility, and this raises questions about equal opportunities and the social inclusion of this population.
Béatrice Asimoni calls for collective awareness, placing the parents of children living with disabilities at the center of this problem. She strongly encourages them to enroll their children in school, emphasizing the crucial importance of providing them with the tools they need to become leaders and influential actors in society. Indeed, education is the foundation on which the autonomy, emancipation and social integration of people living with disabilities is built.
The schooling of children with disabilities is not only a question of rights, but also a question of opportunity. By offering children living with disabilities a quality education, we give them the opportunity to break down the barriers of discrimination and realize their full potential. They can become business leaders, competent executives and engaged citizens, thus contributing significantly to the development of society as a whole.
It is imperative to encourage parents to guide their children with disabilities towards the path of education. This represents much more than just schooling, it is an investment in the future, a guarantee of dignity and autonomy for these children who deserve every chance to succeed. By educating them, we offer them the opportunity to flourish, to provide for their needs and to become active and informed citizens.
In conclusion, the education of children living with disabilities is of capital importance for their personal development, their social integration and their contribution to society. It is a collective commitment that requires the support of all stakeholders, from the family to the State and civil society. By investing in the education of these children, we are building a more inclusive, fairer and more united future for all.