Who We are
Our History
The Community Based Intervention (CBI) programme started in 1993 as a philanthropic project of the then British High Commissioner’s wife, Mrs. Archie Hinchcliffe who was working at UTH as a Physiotherapist volunteer. Upon her departure, Action on Disability (ADD), a UK based NGO which had an office in Zambia, took over the running of the programme until 2006, which after a lot of consultations from various stakeholders, was separated to operate autonomously under a new board and its name changed to Community Based Intervention Association (CBIA – 2007).
In 2013, the organization was re-registered with Patent and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) as Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) to further enhance its visibility as an independent, efficient and progressive organization that is growing in its capacity to serve and deliver for its clients. Further, it was registered with PACRA as not for profit organization in order to gain greater advantage including higher recognition levels during fundraising and advocacy.
Currently it is operating under the governance of the Board of Directors comprising seven (7) members.
The vision, mission and the objectives (goals) of AHDI endeavor to address the rights of children with disabilities such as education, health and protection from all forms of abuse.
AHDI works with the District Medical Office; the main stakeholders, in the Health Centers which AHDI uses for outreach programmes, and works with the Ministry of education as most of the home based education zonal meetings are held in their premises. It partners with the communities in the delivery of services and has been advocating for better services for children with disabilities. The response has been generally positive, though slow. Hence AHDI still has a great deal of work to do in advocating for the rights of children with disabilities.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of AHDI is to secure a bright future for children with Cerebral Palsy and others with allied conditions by ensuring adequate interventions, social inclusion and support from the family, communities and government for them to enjoy a high standard of living.
Our Vision Statement
The mission of AHDI is to secure a bright future for children with Cerebral Palsy and others with allied conditions by ensuring adequate interventions, social inclusion and support from the family, communities and government for them to enjoy a high standard of living.
Our Goal
To have each child in Zambia living with the condition of cerebral palsy or others with allied conditions have the opportunity to live as fulfilling, self-reliant and whole a life as possible in close relation with other people.
Medium to Long Term Objectives
Empower Care Givers and Educationists
To empower care givers and educationists within the community with knowledge and skills on how to handle/manage cerebral palsy children and others with allied conditions.
Intervention Through Physiotherapy
To provide early intervention through physiotherapy, home based education and other social services to children with cerebral palsy and others with allied conditions in order to develop and live productive lives with dignity.
Sensitize and Raise Awareness
To sensitize and raise awareness among health professionals, educationists and the community in causes of cerebral palsy and other common allied conditions.
Mobilize and Provide Mobility
To mobilize and provide mobility aids and other assertive devices, teaching and learning materials and auxiliaries for children with cerebral palsy and others with allied conditions.
Network and Collaborate
To network and collaborate with other organizations and extend service provision of physiotherapy and Home Based Education to other provinces.
Monitoring and Evaluating
Monitoring and evaluating of the AHDI activities being implemented.
