WESOFOD-SL Holds Inclusive Education Training for Teachers in Pujehun

With support from Trócaire through the Accelerating and Promoting Education for All (APEAL) Project, the Welfare Society for Disabled (WESOFOD-SL) has successfully concluded a four-day training on inclusive education for teachers in Pujehun District.

The training, held from September 2 to 5 at the Pujehun District Council Hall, brought together more than 35 teachers, including head teachers from ten primary schools across the district.

Welcoming participants, Thom Abu, the newly appointed Assistant Deputy Director of the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Pujehun, expressed gratitude to WESOFOD-SL for the initiative. He highlighted the strong partnership between the ministry and the organization and urged participants to apply the knowledge gained in their schools.

Facilitator Mories Peawa guided the sessions, setting ground rules and outlining key topics. He assured participants that by the end of the training, they would be equipped with practical strategies to deliver disability-inclusive education.

Mohamed Sillah, District Coordinator for WESOFOD-SL, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting persons with disabilities across Sierra Leone.

“WESOFOD-SL has adapted several schools in the district by installing ramps and making learning spaces more accessible,” he said. “We have also provided assistive devices and learning materials to children with disabilities while supporting their parents through skills training and small business grants.”

Under the APEAL Project, 40 primary school teachers and 1,815 children are expected to directly benefit from improved accessibility and learning conditions. The project also aims to rehabilitate five primary schools, establish and strengthen ten inclusive school clubs, and provide continuous training and mentorship for teachers. Running from May 2025 to April 2026, the project will cover Kpanga, Panga Krim, and Kpaka chiefdoms in Pujehun District.

At the closing session, teachers shared their appreciation. Naffie Kaikai of SLMB Primary School described the training as “eye-opening,” while Andrew T. Abu of Every Nation Academy Primary School said it was “timely” and pledged to implement the knowledge gained in his classroom.

The training marks another step forward in promoting inclusive education and ensuring that children with disabilities in Pujehun District have equal access to learning opportunities.