Finding needs early so children can learn

Ngororero, Western Province. 2 November 2026 – 5 November 2026
A four-day camp where children are screened for vision, hearing and learning needs, and families are connected to local health services.
Health workers, specialists and school staff work side by side to screen children, fit spectacles and refer children who need further care. Families are welcome and an interpreter is available.
How screening and referral work in a school camp.

Screen children for vision, hearing and learning needs.
Fit spectacles and refer children who need more care.
Connect families to local health services.
Give schools clear next steps for each child.
Every registered child is screened by trained staff.
Children who need them receive spectacles on site.
Families leave with a referral letter and a named contact.
Teachers learn how to support each child in class.
Health workers, specialists and school staff work side by side, and families are welcome throughout the camp.
See the agenda

When needs are found in the early grades, a small adjustment in the classroom can change how a child learns.
Read through the detailed agenda to learn more about the speakers and the sessions during the event. Times are in Central Africa Time (CAT).
Download the agenda
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