Turkmenistan is initiating its first pilot project aimed at systematically including children with disabilities into mainstream education. This groundbreaking initiative is the result of a partnership between the British Embassy in Turkmenistan and UNICEF.

According to UNICEF’s press release, the project will help build an inclusive and supportive school environment, ensuring children with disabilities have better access to education while tackling stigma and strengthening support services.

Implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the project will expand opportunities for quality learning, promote inclusive teaching methods, and encourage policy development that supports long-term systemic change.

As part of the initiative, UNICEF will support the modernization of pilot school facilities to make them physically accessible and equipped with assistive technologies. Teachers, families, and local communities will also be actively involved to foster understanding and acceptance of inclusive education.

By developing the skills of educators and specialists, the project will provide individualized and continuous support to children with disabilities, helping them thrive both academically and socially.

This initiative directly contributes to the implementation of Turkmenistan’s National Concept on Inclusive Education and sets the foundation for broader education reform.

More than just opening school doors, the project aims to shift perceptions and build a society where every child has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.