Dakar, Senegal ANCEFA 2nd General Assembly

Dakar Senegal ANCEFA 2nd General Assembly 6th to 8th April. Richard was invited to attend and contribute on developing inclusive education. ANCEFA is the African Network Campaigning on Education for All. It comprises national councils of teachers and civil society organisations in 32 Sub-Saharan countries. With 40 million children not attending primary education ion Sub-Saharan Africa and around 40% of these are disabled there is a pressing need to include the inclusion of disabled children in the campaign. Richard presented and raised the profile of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and submitted comments on their action plan. Time was found to enjoy the wonderful music of Senegal and visit Gore Island where slaves were dispatched to the New World for 350 years.

Richard's presentation is available for download.