As the 2026-2027 school year approaches, Chad's Minister of Social Action, Solidarity, and Humanitarian Affairs, Zara Mahamat Issa, conducted a visit to the Center for Resources for Blind Youth (CRJA) and the National Association of Hearing Impaired People in Chad (ANDAT). This visit aimed to assess the conditions and learning environment for children and young people with disabilities. The visit is part of the government's efforts to promote inclusive education and solidarity.
The minister was accompanied by the Deputy Secretary-General of her department, directors-general of institutions under her supervision, and several officials. They visited both centers to assess their operating conditions and gather expressed needs ahead of the new school year. At the CRJA, established in 1988, officials presented activities carried out in favor of education, training, and empowerment of visually impaired young people.
In its 38 years of existence, the CRJA has contributed to the training of over 1,500 young people, with more than 100 obtaining diplomas. The minister and her entourage also engaged with officials at ANDAT, discussing the specific needs of hearing-impaired individuals and the necessary conditions for their educational and social support.
Officials from both centers welcomed the visit, considering it a mark of attention towards people living with disabilities. Discussions highlighted needs in inclusive education, vocational training, socio-economic integration, and improvement of adapted infrastructure and equipment. Center officials called for reinforced support to enable children and young people to pursue their education in suitable conditions.
During the visit, Minister Zara Mahamat Issa praised the courage and determination of the children and young people, as well as the commitment of center officials, teachers, supervisors, and parents who contribute to their education and empowerment. She also visited the buildings and spaces of both structures to assess the state of facilities and available resources.
The minister reaffirmed her commitment to working with the ANPPDPH and partners to strengthen support for people living with disabilities, particularly in education and training. This visit takes place in a context where access to adapted education remains a challenge for visually and hearing-impaired children and young people.
Through this visit, the Ministry of Social Action aims to emphasize solidarity and equal opportunities on the occasion of the 2026-2027 school year. The visit demonstrates the government's efforts to promote inclusive education and support for children and young people with disabilities.
Key points
- The visit highlights the need for reinforced support and adapted infrastructure for visually and hearing-impaired children and young people in Chad.
- The CRJA has contributed to the training of over 1,500 young people with visual impairments since its establishment in 1988.
- The minister reaffirmed her commitment to working with partners to strengthen support for people living with disabilities in education and training.
