Our Progress making a difference
Since 2009, Gabriella Centre has been transforming lives through dedicated rehabilitation services. Here's a look at our journey and impact.
📊 Our Impact in Numbers measuring our success
🏆 Key Achievements
- Successfully established the first transitional and integrated school for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Dar es Salaam
- Trained over 300 teachers across 50 schools in inclusive education practices
- Placed over 120 youth with disabilities into meaningful employment
- Conducted over 2,500 home visits to support families in need
- Developed a comprehensive vocational training program with multiple skill tracks
- Created a parent training program that has reached over 1,800 families
- Partnered with 50+ schools to create inclusive learning environments
📅 Our Journey milestones along the way
Gabriella Centre was founded in July 2009 as a small initiative to support children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Expanded services to include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for children with diverse disabilities.
Launched the Outreach and Home Visit program to reach children in underserved communities across Tanzania.
Opened the Transitional and Integrated School, providing education and therapy in a single setting.
Introduced the Teachers Training Program, empowering educators with inclusive teaching strategies.
Celebrated 10 years of service, having supported over 1,500 children and families.
Launched the Vocational & Skills Training Program to prepare youth for employment and independence.
Expanded the School Consultation Program to 50+ schools across Tanzania, promoting inclusive education.
Reached over 2,500 children served, 1,800 families supported, and 120 youth placed in employment.
🌍 Community Impact
Our work extends beyond individual children to create lasting change in communities across Tanzania:
- Increased awareness: We've raised awareness about autism and neurodevelopmental disorders in communities through workshops and outreach programs.
- Reduced stigma: Our community engagement has helped reduce stigma and promote acceptance of children with disabilities.
- Empowered families: Through parent training and support, families are better equipped to advocate for and support their children.
- Inclusive schools: Our school consultation program has created more inclusive learning environments for all students.
- Economic impact: Through vocational training and employment placement, we've helped families achieve economic stability.
🚀 Looking Ahead our vision for the future
We remain committed to expanding our reach and impact. Our future goals include:
- Expand services: Opening additional centres in other regions of Tanzania to serve more children and families.
- Strengthen programs: Enhancing our existing programs with new innovations and evidence-based approaches.
- Build partnerships: Collaborating with more schools, employers, and organizations to create inclusive opportunities.
- Advocate for policy: Working with government and policymakers to promote inclusive education and employment policies.
- Research and innovation: Contributing to research on neurodevelopmental disorders and rehabilitation in Tanzania.
- Sustainability: Building sustainable funding models to ensure long-term impact and growth.
💬 Voices from Our Community
"Gabriella Centre transformed our son's life. He started speaking, gained confidence, and is now attending school. We are forever grateful."
— Mary, Parent
"The training we received from Gabriella Centre has completely changed how we teach. Our classrooms are now truly inclusive."
— James, Teacher
"Thanks to the vocational training program, I now run my own tailoring business and support my family."
— Sarah, Program Graduate