Miyuji Chashire home, children enjoying with their caregiver
Miyuji Cheshire Home for Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Dodoma
In the heart of Dodoma, the Miyuji Cheshire Home for Children with Intellectual Disabilities serves as a haven for children with special needs. This institution, operated by the St. Gemma Sisters in collaboration with the Tanzania Cheshire Foundation, provides holistic care and education to 40 children who face significant intellectual challenges.
The Miyuji Cheshire Home is more than a care facility; it is a comprehensive community resource center. Here, children receive not only specialized education but also physical rehabilitation and life skills training. The home’s facilities include a clinic, state-of-the-art surgery, physiotherapy rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and a school tailored to the needs of its residents. Additionally, the institution runs a community-based rehabilitation project focused on early childhood development and disability awareness, extending its impact beyond its immediate residents.
The Sisters at Miyuji Cheshire Home also work tirelessly to empower persons with disabilities in Dodoma and its surrounding areas. Through livelihood programs, they provide skills training and support for self-employment, helping lift individuals and families out of poverty. This initiative is complemented by ongoing efforts to raise awareness among employers and communities about the potential of people with disabilities.
The Miyuji Cheshire Home provides specialized education and rehabilitation services for children with intellectual disabilities, and offers community-based rehabilitation, early childhood development resources, and support for sustainable livelihoods.
St. Gemma Galgani’s life was a testament to the power of love and suffering united in service to others. The Sisters at Miyuji Cheshire Home are deeply inspired by her example, as they care for children who face immense challenges with grace and compassion. The home’s work reflects St. Gemma’s spirit of embracing suffering as a path to holine