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Every Child
Deserves to Thrive

The Inara Foundation Special Needs Centre provides dedicated education, physiotherapy, and care for children with disabilities — because no child should be invisible.

The Centre

A Space Built for Children Who Are Often Forgotten

Children with physical and learning disabilities in Northern Nigeria face a double burden — the deprivation of conflict and the neglect of a system that rarely makes space for them. There are almost no schools equipped to support them. Families are left on their own.

The Inara Foundation Special Needs Centre was established to change that. Located in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Centre provides specialized education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and family counseling — all under one roof, free of charge for the most vulnerable.

  • Dedicated centre in Maiduguri, Borno State
  • Free of charge for conflict-affected children
  • Certified special needs educators on staff
  • Physiotherapy equipment and trained therapists
  • 35+ children currently enrolled
Special Needs Centre
What We Offer

Five Pillars of Care

Every child at the Centre receives a tailored plan across five core service areas — addressing their unique needs holistically.

Special Education

Tailored learning programs designed for children with cognitive, physical, and developmental disabilities — taught by certified special needs educators using adaptive methodologies.

Physiotherapy

Hands-on physiotherapy sessions to improve mobility, muscle strength, and physical independence for children with motor disabilities and physical impairments.

Speech Therapy

Structured speech and language therapy for children with communication challenges — building confidence, articulation, and the ability to express themselves.

Occupational Therapy

Practical therapy that develops fine motor skills, daily living skills, and independence — preparing children to function confidently in their home and community environments.

Family Counseling & Support

Dedicated support for the families of children with disabilities — equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and emotional resilience to provide consistent care at home.

Vocational & Life Skills

For older children and young adults, we provide vocational training and life skills development — building pathways to independence and meaningful participation in their communities.

Why It Matters

"A child born with a disability in a conflict zone carries a burden no child should carry alone. The Centre exists to lift that burden — not with pity, but with skill, love, and dignity."

— Olabisi Toromade, Head, Special Needs Centre

35+
Children Currently Enrolled
5
Therapy & Care Disciplines
Free
For All Enrolled Children
2016
Year Established
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Give a Child With
Disability a Future

Your donation funds physiotherapy equipment, trained educators, speech therapy sessions, and the full operation of a Centre that is the only one of its kind for thousands of children in the Northeast.

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