Strabismus: Condition or Disability?
Africa Educates Her 6th Anniversary
Greetings everyone, My name is Sofonie Dala, and I warmly welcome you to our outstanding program.
As we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Africa Educates Her Campaign in Angola, we cannot conclude without addressing the important theme of disabilities and access to education.
Today, we honor a girl named Dó, who first participated in our program in 2020 when she was just 10 years old. At that time, she was not enrolled in school, as she explained that financial difficulties prevented her education. She spent most of her days helping with household tasks.
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Dó was born with strabismus, a condition that affects eye alignment. She received no medical treatment to correct the problem, as a result complications remain. Strabismus may even be considered a visual disability if vision problems cannot be corrected with glasses or other measures.
Yet, let us be clear: children cannot be denied education due to lack of financial resources or disability. While it is understandable that poverty may limit access to medical care, it is unacceptable for it to prevent a child’s right to schooling.
Today, Dó is 16 years old. Though she looks younger than her age, we are delighted to know that she is finally enrolled in school and appears happy. Her journey reminds us that every child deserves the chance to learn, regardless of health conditions or financial barriers.
We congratulate Dó for her resilience and thank her for her participation in our campaign. She is a living testimony that education is a right, not a privilege.
🌱 Conclusion – Connection to the SDGs
As we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Africa Educates Her Campaign in Angola, we highlight the inspiring story of Do. Born with strabismus, she faced financial and social barriers that kept her out of school. At 10 years old, she was never enrolled, spending her days helping with household tasks.
Today, at 16, Do has finally been enrolled in school and shows joy in learning. Her journey reminds us that poverty or disability should never deny a child’s right to education.
Do’s story reinforces the global commitment that every child deserves education, regardless of disability or financial hardship. This aligns directly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable education for all.
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: Provide medical care and support for conditions like strabismus.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Address social and financial barriers that prevent children from studying.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Promote equal opportunities for girls, especially in vulnerable contexts.
✨ Through Do’s resilience, we celebrate not only the 6 years of Africa Educates Her, but also the campaign’s real impact in ensuring that education is a universal right, not a privilege.
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✨ By celebrating six years of the campaign, we also celebrate the real impact in the lives of girls like Do, affirming that education is a universal and non-negotiable right.
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