Coming Up Next
World Autism Day at Antonia Verna Rehabilitation Centre
On April 2nd, the Antonia Verna Rehabilitation Centre will celebrate World Autism Awareness Day with a special day of inclusive activities and the launch of new therapy programmes for children with disabilities.
The event will feature activities such as baskin games, physical activities, and opportunities for children to play, connect, and interact in a supportive and inclusive environment.
As part of this day, the Centre is introducing new therapy services for children, including:
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Behavioral therapy
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Speech therapy
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Occupational therapy
To help make these essential services accessible, donations can be made through the donation section below.
You can directly support a child by contributing towards::
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a therapy session
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or a full therapy support package
Donations are registered through the form. No online payment is processed on this website. After submitting the form, you can complete your donation using the details below:
Bank Transfer: CRDB ACCOUNT NUMBER – 0150594750200
Tigo Pesa: 0652362098
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Every contribution helps a child access essential therapy and developmental support at the Centre.
Donations can also be made in person at the event via cash, bank transfer, or mobile money.
We warmly invite families, children, and community members to join us for this meaningful day dedicated to inclusion, care, and support for children with disabilities.
Baskin
Every two weeks, on Thursday, come and play baskin at the Center Antonia Verna, in Kawe!
Baskin is a sport designed for people with disabilities that combines elements of basketball and other team games. It’s played on a regular basketball court, but the rules are adapted to make it accessible to everyone, no matter their physical or cognitive abilities.
Screening in Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar
Our staff conducts screening in Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar. Following our instagram page, you will be udpate on the next appointment.
Past events
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Psychologist Sessions for the Community
On 14th February 2026, coinciding with the Anniversary of the Antonia Verna Rehabilitation Center, we expanded our psychologist program to include sessions for the wider community. The sessions offer individual support through professional guidance.
Interested participants can book a session online through our booking link:
Celebration with the children of the Center
On the 15th November 2025, our volunteers spent a day with children of their disabilties and their mothers. Together, they played, drew, and listened to music.
Save The Child
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter their challenges. Through this annual campaign, we aim to raise awareness and provide vital resources to help these incredible children receive the care, therapy, and education they deserve.
In 2025, the event took place on the 13th of June, and in this occasion the Italian ambassador came to visit us.
HeArt Therapy
On the 12th of February 2025, in occasion of the Anniversary of the Antonia Verna Center, we organised the HeArt Therapy. The Heart Assisted Therapy (HAT) is a comprehensive and humanistic approach to psychotherapy that enhances mindfulness. It combines traditional therapeutic techniques with insights from energy psychology and energy science, operating within a holistic framework that integrates mind, body, and energy. At our HeART Therapy event, we brought these foundational techniques to life through dynamic, experiential activities. Building on the calm and introspection developed through meditation and nature.
Screening ya afya: Save The Child
On the 15th of June 2023, in occasion of the International Day of the African Child, the Center Antonia Verna organised free screening for everyone: save the child!
Garden Therapy
On the 8th of March 2024, the Center Antonia Verna launched the Garden Therapy for persons with disabilities. This therapy consists in an approach that involves engaging individuals in gardening activities to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being. This form of therapy uses the natural environment to improve motor skills, enhance cognitive function, reduce stress, and foster a sense of accomplishment and connection with nature.
International Day of the Volunteers
On the 5th December 2023 we celebrated our volunteers! In this day, we collected money to buy weelchair and tools useful for our children and their therapy.
Run to Save the Child
In occasion of the International Day of the African Child, on the 17th June 2023, we organised a marathon! Thanks to this event we supported our children and bought new equipment to use for exercises: save the child!
Anniversary of the Antonia Verna Center
In occasion of the anniversary of the Antonia Verna Rehabilitation Center, on the 14th February 2023, we inaugurated a new space, in which children with disabilities can do their exercises.
Run against malnutrition
In occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on the 3rd December 2022 we run against malnutrition. Thanks to the donations, we supported the therapy of children with disabilities.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The 3th of December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To celebrate this important day, in 2021, our Center hosted an event to talk about right and possibilities for people with disabilities. We are grateful to all the people that were there with us. During the event, we read the story of Augustine, who aatended our Center.
Disability is not inability!
