Strengthening NeuroInclusion at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
ALAMA · Startup
MUST and ALAMA propose a collaborative programme to strengthen support and engagement for neurodivergent students and staff. It combines awareness activities, a neurodiversity survey, peer community building, mentorship, and access to neuroinclusion tools.
- Funding needed
- USD 50,000
- Stage
- Pilot
- Countries
- Uganda
- Sectors
- Education, Gender & inclusion
- Timeline
- 2027-01-01 to 2027-12-31
- Contact
- Contact details are private. Reach this organisation through the SignalRoom team.
About this project
The initiative aims to complement MUST’s existing inclusion structures with a student-centred, evidence-informed and sustainable neuroinclusion programme. The first phase proposes reviewing existing inclusion data, co-designing a complementary neurodiversity survey, and conducting awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and encourage engagement with available support. The second phase proposes establishing a peer-led neurodivergent student community, creating mentorship and peer connections, integrating the MY ALAMA neurotype assessment tool, and jointly developing funding proposals to sustain and expand activities. MUST’s inclusion team, ALAMA, Dr. Richard Kimera and student representatives would collaborate under a Memorandum of Understanding. Activities would require informed consent, voluntary participation and appropriate data protection.