Empowering Children with Special Needs
and Youth-At-Risk
Disbursed in FY2018
Programmes Supported
Provides therapy and educational support services for children who are 6 years and below and have been diagnosed with special needs.
Provides quality education to develop the potential of children and youth with special educational needs.
Complements the school system through preventive, developmental and remedial initiatives to strengthen social and emotional resilience among students at risk.
Special Education Schools
6,020 children with special needs received education and training in independent living skills. Out of 501 graduands, 124 graduands attained employment.
School Social Work
1,102 school-going children and youths (with and without disabilities) developed self-confidence to deal with changes and challenges, and improved in personal and social skills in relationships.