Education Cannot Wait, UNICEF and partners are empowering children with disabilities to access inclusive education and reach their full potential in the Central African Republic
BAMBARI, Central African Republic, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Along a dusty street in the town of Bambari, Zénabou, 14, who was born deaf and non-speaking, used to watch other children walk to school each morning.
"It was torment because, even though I was burning with a desire to find out what happened in the schools where these children went, I realised very early on that it was a system that wasn't made for me because I was different."
For many children with disabilities, the doors to education have long remained shut. Yet across the Central African Republic (CAR), stories like Zénabou's are beginning to change. Children with disabilities are finally receiving the support and opportunities they deserve thanks to a new inclusive education pilot initiative. The programme provides learning materials, mobility aids, and specialized classes in Braille and sign language, while creating a network of community support for families and integrating children with disabilities into local schools.
This groundbreaking initiative is funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations, and delivered by UNICEF, partners like Humanity and Inclusion and national organizations, including the 'Centre d'Alphabétisation et de Formation en Braille pour les Aveugles en Centrafrique' and the 'Association Nationale des Déficients Auditifs de Centrafrique'.
A Door Opens
Today, Zénabou sits at her school desk, smiling as she watches her teacher write on the blackboard. To a passer-by, it's an ordinary scene. To Zénabou, it's extraordinary.
In a country where stigma around disabilities runs deep, few initiatives have ever focused on improving access to education for children like her. Before school, Zénabou spent her days helping her mother with housework – washing dishes, cleaning clothes and fetching water.
"The day I went to school for the first time, I suddenly realised that I wasn't the only one in this situation. Seeing more than 30 deaf people in the same place was astonishing!"
Through a multi-year investment from ECW, UNICEF – in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion and local organizations, and with the support of local educational authorities – established specialised classes for deaf and visually impaired children in Bambari within ordinary primary schools. Here, children who have never attended school are taught to read, write and count, learning Braille or sign language – skills that open the door to a world of learning.
"It's a miracle that a child who cannot speak can now write," says Zénabou's Father. "It proves that this school brings blessings."
Before, Zénabou could barely communicate. Her parents, both illiterate, wanted more for her but saw few options. Everything changed when she gained access to education. "Zénabou is now able to assert herself as a person, despite the communication barriers caused by the fact that she is deaf. I'm now optimistic about Zénabou's future – I know she's going to succeed," her father says.
Zénabou's parents are her biggest champions. Her mother, though not disabled herself, is a member of the National Organisation of Disabled People's Associations. At one meeting, she heard about the new learning opportunity for deaf children.
The ECW-funded initiative is also strengthening national organizations to promote and implement inclusive education. A new partnership with the National Association of Hearing-Impaired Persons has supported the adaptation of education for children with hearing impairments in Bambari, with plans to expand to other regions.
Zénabou's parents are grateful to now have community support and opportunities that give their daughter the tools to reach her full potential.
Education Crisis in CAR
The Central African Republic is one of the toughest places in the world to be a child. Conflict, displacement and instability have destroyed services and limited access to healthcare, livelihoods and education. Years of violence have devastated schools, leaving more than a million children and adolescents out of school.
Children with disabilities face the greatest barriers – compounded by stigma and the lack of specialized support. Addressing these challenges requires rebuilding education infrastructure, promoting inclusive teaching and combating social discrimination to ensure that every child can learn.
ECW recently extended its Multi-Year Resilience Programme in the CAR. The programme increases access to a holistic, quality education in protective learning environments, strengthens national and local education systems, and provides targeted support for girls and children with disabilities, like Zénabou. Through the inclusive education pilot initiative, partners like UNICEF are supporting the national government to promote inclusive education and continue to improve access to learning – with one clear goal: to ensure children with disabilities can go on to participate and learn with all their peers in the same learning space.
An Adventure Ahead
Having the opportunity to go to school like other children has transformed Zénabou's life. Today, she feels included and empowered to build a better future for herself.
"I'm learning a lot. I really enjoy writing because I discover so many things through it."
Her story shows the transformative power of inclusive education and the incredible potential of children with disabilities when given the opportunity to thrive. But there is still much to do to ensure all children can access the education they deserve.
The inclusive education initiative in CAR is just the beginning. Global donors and partners must help sustain and expand these programmes, providing vital resources and advocacy for children with disabilities.
By investing in education for all, including those with disabilities, we unlock opportunities for children like Zénabou, empowering them to reach their full potential. Together, we can create a world where every child, regardless of ability, has the chance to succeed.
"I still don't know where this adventure is going to take me... but one thing's for sure: today, I can read, write and count, just like the other children. I can also communicate effectively, thanks to sign language! One day I'd like to work in the humanitarian sector."
By Jelena Borak
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Isolation to Inclusion: Zénabou's Story
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi's evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over six years, BYDFi has strengthened infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, reinforcing an operating foundation built for reliability.
A Month-Long Celebration for BYDFi's 6th Anniversary
Beginning on April 1, 2026, BYDFi's anniversary program will feature rewards of more than $1,000,000 USDT.
BYDFi's anniversary campaign will center on three major events: Warm-Up Tasks, covering onboarding, first trades, fiat purchase rewards, referrals, and community participation; Shoot to Win, a football-themed lucky-draw experience; and the Futures Golden Ball Cup, a two-round futures trading competition.
Together, these three events give both new and existing users more ways to join BYDFi's 6th anniversary while reflecting BYDFi's broader journey over the past six years.
For more event details, please visit the official website: BYDFi 6th Anniversary.
BYDFi's Evolution: From Core Trading to Broader Market Access
Over the past six years, BYDFi has grown into a global crypto trading platform serving more than 1 million users across 190+ countries and regions. Since launch, BYDFi has broadened product offerings, strengthened user safeguards, and expanded across both centralized and onchain trading.
Recent milestones shaped BYDFi's growth:
- July 2025: BYDFi supported tokenized U.S. equities through xStocks.
- August 2025: BYDFi entered a multi-year partnership with Newcastle United.
- August 2025: BYDFi launched BYDFi Card.
- February 2026: BYDFi launched TradFi trading on Web and App, extending access to stocks, gold, and silver.
- March 2026: BYDFi integrated perpetual futures market data into TradingView.
Global Presence, Industry Recognition, and the Reliability Behind the Platform
From June 2025 through March 2026, BYDFi built visibility across Asia and Europe through appearances in Seoul, Bali, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Bucharest, and Warsaw, strengthening industry connections and reinforcing BYDFi's long-term market commitment.
Over the same period, BYDFi received the following industry recognitions:
Behind this progress is the operating foundation BYDFi continues to build around reliability. BYDFi holds MSB registrations in the U.S. and Canada and is a member of South Korea's CODE VASP Alliance. BYDFi also maintains 100%+ Proof of Reserves with periodic public reporting and reinforces this transparency with an 800 BTC Protection Fund. Together with 24/7 multilingual support and timely official-channel responses, these measures reflect a user-first standard built for clarity, protection, and trust.
Looking Ahead: Building the Next Chapter of BYDFi
BYDFi is entering the next stage with a continued focus on product strength, user protection, and long-term trust. Michael, Co-Founder and CEO of BYDFi, shares:
"Six years is an important milestone for BYDFi, but what matters more is what BYDFi continues to build from here. Users expect consistency, clear standards, and continuous improvement as needs evolve."
He further adds, "For BYDFi, the next chapter is about strengthening the fundamentals: better infrastructure, stronger user protections, broader market access, and a trading experience designed to be practical, stable, and trusted over the long term."
About BYDFi
Established in 2020, BYDFi is a global crypto trading platform that combines the power of a centralized exchange (CEX) with an integrated onchain trading module. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Crypto Exchanges In Canada For 2026, BYDFi offers intuitive, low-fee trading across Spot and Perpetual Contracts to Copy Trading, and Automated Crypto Trading Bots, empowering both new and experienced traders to navigate digital assets with confidence.
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BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
