Child could not sit independently, was put on the HBEP and the parents (mother) were empowered with knowledge of how to work with the child. Local materials were used as seen above. Slowly the child began walking using the walking bars until he began pushing an empty 20 litre cooking oil container eventually he started learning to walk independently.
The mother narrated how she thought it was a hopeless situation and used to cry. She had little faith that what the HBEP teachers were telling them to do would help the child. The boy also improved his speech. He is able to play with friend and has brought joy to the family.
They confessed that the programme was very helpful and were also sensitizing other parents about the goodness of the programme and have continued to be an example in the community. When time came to be in pre-school, he had to continue on the programme with focus on cognitive activities because there are no pre-schools in the area.
However, Peter is eight (8) years old now, and is in school doing grade 2 at Chilambila community school. Thank God for KNH support that is enabling AHDI to reach out to many children and their families, helping to transform lives