Partner with us
Schools, clinics, churches, NGOs and employers can work with us on training, referrals and awareness.
Become a partnerAbout Charis
Charis Student Support Center is based in Lusaka, Zambia. We promote literacy and awareness about neurodiversity and help individuals, parents, guardians, students, schools, workplaces and communities better understand neurodivergence.
What we do
Educate
Families, schools and communities about neurodiversity, and reduce stigma.
Screen
For characteristics that may need further attention, through our free online screening.
Connect
People with Charis specialists and other qualified professionals for assessment.
Support
Learners, families, schools and workplaces with practical strategies.
Meet our founder
Mwila Mutale
Founder and Lead, Special Needs Practitioner and Family Support Officer
Mwila is a special needs practitioner with more than five years of practical experience in special needs intervention and educational administration, and she continues to work in this field. She holds a degree in Special Education and a Master's degree in Educational Management.
Services she provides
- Counselling services
- Assessment and identification
- Early identification and intervention
- Home and school intervention plans
- Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
- Expert linkage and referral based on each person's needs
- Family support
- Caregiver training
- Teacher training
Contact Mwila: 0972 440 364 or 0963 919 312
A Zambia where every person who learns, thinks or communicates differently is understood, supported and able to thrive.
Work with us
Partners
We are looking for our first partners: schools, health professionals, churches, businesses and organisations that share our goal of early identification and better support for neurodivergent people in Zambia.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to the Charis team. We'll listen to your concerns and help you choose the next step.