Our Stories

The transformative power of Baby Ubuntu is best understood through the stories of our facilitators, families, and partners. Their experiences and expertise have been essential in our journey of continuous learning and improvement.

The following two creative projects bring those stories to life through art and storytelling, amplifying the voices of those with lived experience, challenging negative perceptions of disability, and promoting hope and inclusion

Voices of Ubuntu

Voice of Ubuntu is a storytelling and portrait photography project that amplifies the voices of families of children with developmental disabilities. It highlights community, belonging, hope, and resilience, with the aim of shifting perceptions away from negative views of disability toward inclusion, dignity, and togetherness.

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Let Hope Grow

Let Hope Grow is a collaborative exhibition using art and photography to raise awareness of families’ experiences of child disability in Uganda. It brings together researchers, artists, and families to promote inclusion, early support, and hope, sharing powerful stories that inspire understanding and positive change.

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Featured Story 1:

A Parent

When Andrea's son Rafael was born with a neurodisability, she felt isolated and had lost faith in receiving outside help. Baby Ubuntu gave her a community, restored her confidence, and transformed both their lives.

Featured Story 2:

Expert Parent

Lucy joined Baby Ubuntu in 2016 as one of its very first expert parent facilitators. Drawing on her own lived experience as a mother, she has since become a cornerstone of the programme's leadership and expansion across Uganda.

Healthcare Provider

In Osun State, Nigeria, children with disabilities face significant stigma and limited access to early support. As Parent Support Group Coordinator, Faridat Adegoke has seen first-hand what Baby Ubuntu can mean for families.