Komi has cerebral palsy, which affects his motor functions. He can say a few words like "mama" and communicates through vocalizations and some signs. He has developed his own language and can interact with his family in this way. When we first met him, he couldn't stand or walk and needed physical support for daily activities. We are currently supporting Komi through funding his physiotherapy sessions, and we have provided him with a walker that has helped him make significant progress! At the Respite Home, our team assists him with daily tasks, enabling him to gain independence. They work with him to develop his motor skills, communication, and social interactions.

Gracia has Cerebral Palsy. When we first met her, she was suffering from severe undernutrition. We decided to support her through medical care at our center, and the donation of food supplements (ATPE and cereals). Gracia has been receiving physical therapy since she was 5 months old. She has already made good progress on her psychomotor delay and can even sit up by herself! Since March 2023, Gracia is now part of our Respite Home, where she benefits from care adapted to her disability.

Rosine, diagnosed with Down syndrome, faces difficulties in speech and behavior. Our team of specialized educators is committed to supporting her in developing her cognitive abilities and enhancing her social skills. Despite the challenges she encountered in her previous educational setting, Rosine has made remarkable progress and truly thrived since joining our Respite Home.

Marie has impaired hearing. She lives with her aunt, who is a seamstress. Due to her condition, her mother remarried and relinquished custody, while her father is unable to care for her. Marie effectively communicates with her loved ones using gestures. Our project involves funding her education at a specialized school for children with hearing impairments. In the meantime, Marie has become part of our Maison Relais, where our team of specialized educators organizes daily activities tailored to her needs, preparing her for her future school enrollment.

Nati is affected by a severe intellectual disability, which is linked to a history of kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition. As a result of this condition, he experiences behavioral issues and an insatiable appetite that never diminishes. At our Respite Home, we create a secure and stimulating environment for Nati, with a primary focus on enhancing his cognitive abilities. We actively support the development of his social skills by encouraging interactions with peers and our team. We also help him develop his autonomy in daily activities, allowing him to cultivate practical skills and build self-confidence.

Marwane is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, likely resulting from his premature birth. He is unable to walk and spends much of his time in a seated or lying position. Marwane also suffered from severe malnutrition due to his disability and was hospitalized in early 2023. We funded his hospitalization and provided necessary care, and he is now doing better. We are currently supporting him with regular physiotherapy sessions and welcoming him to our Respite Home. Our team assists him in his daily activities, aiming to foster his independence and social inclusion through cognitive, linguistic, psychomotor, and socio-educational activities.

Victoire has a condition called cerebral palsy (CP) and experiences vision loss. While she can walk independently, she needs to be cautious as she frequently falls. Her condition also causes significant psychomotor delay. Victoire is capable of pronouncing syllables, although not clearly. Our team of specialized educators supports her through language and auditory stimulation activities, as well as in the development of her social skills.

Atsoupé is experiencing developmental delay, particularly in terms of psychomotor skills. During her initial visit to the center, she was unable to sit or walk. Additionally, she suffered from severe malnutrition due to unmet nutritional needs. We provide support by supplying her with monthly food provisions and ensuring medical monitoring related to her developmental delay. We also finance her physiotherapy sessions. Atsoupé has joined our Maison Relais, where our team of specialized educators welcomes her and offers daily activities tailored to her needs. These activities aim to stimulate her motor, linguistic, cognitive, and social development.

Zélica suffers from epilepsy and a psychological disorder. She experienced her first epileptic seizure at the age of 5 months. At the age of 6, she was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. It is possible that her epilepsy is related to a stroke, a common complication of sickle cell disease. We provide her with medical care and welcome her to our Respite Home, where our specialized educators offer her personalized support. They assist her in her daily activities to promote her autonomy and inclusion in society. They employ various approaches, including cognitive, linguistic, psychomotor, and socio-educational and cultural stimulation activities.