The Network: Global Collaboration between CADER & Rwanda Adapts Courses to Nation’s Needs
Aging and disability education can improve the lives of caregivers and the cared for all over the world. Recently, The Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) at BU School of Social Work collaborated with the Centre for Dignified Aging (CDA) in Rwanda to transform a CADER course for use in Rwanda and other African countries.
Excerpt from “Global Collaboration between CADER & Rwanda Adapts Courses to Nation’s Needs”:
The Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) at BUSSW has collaborated with the Centre for Dignified Aging (CDA) in Rwanda to adapt parts of CADER’s curriculum for use throughout Rwanda and other East African countries. CDA (known as SIAC in Rwanda) is a nationally registered human service organization with a strong history of participant-driven, community-based initiatives including programs in:
- Income-generating activities
- Preventative health programs
- Agricultural initiatives
- Education
CDA has long recognized the need for education in aging for everyone from professional healthcare providers to local community members and groups of older adults. In that spirit, CADER and CDA will work together to provide locally and culturally relevant courses that meet Rwanda’s and other East African countries specific educational needs regarding aging.”