Updates from our community as Autism Bridge Africa builds its
foundation and prepares for its official launch.
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Upcoming · Official launch
Introducing Autism Bridge Africa
Southern Sun Hotel · Pretoria, South Africa
On 11 October 2026, selected community members, partners, supporters
and invited guests will come together to mark the official launch of
ABA.
The event will introduce our vision, mission and programme
priorities, and our commitment to inclusion, awareness, support and
opportunity for autistic individuals and their families.
Attendance is by invitation. Contact ABA for event information.
· Mall of Africa,
Midrand
Our launch programme team meets in person.
The ABA launch programme coordination team’s first in-person
meeting.
On 2 August 2026, the Autism Bridge Africa launch programme
coordination team met in person for the first time at the Mall of
Africa in Midrand, South Africa.
The meeting brought the team together to plan the upcoming official
launch, clarify roles and responsibilities, and coordinate the
activities required for the event. Members also discussed ABA’s
vision, programme priorities and plans for supporting autistic
children and their families across Africa.
This milestone marks an important step in building a strong
foundation for the organisation’s work and future programmes.
Members of ABA’s launching committee.
Establishing our foundation
UNHCR supports the establishment of ABA.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has
supported the establishment of Autism Bridge Africa with office
and programme equipment, including furniture, laptops, printers,
therapeutic equipment and other essential resources.
This contribution helps ABA establish its operations and create an
environment for delivering programmes for autistic children and
their families.
ABA appreciates UNHCR’s support in laying the foundation for an
organisation committed to inclusion, dignity and opportunity
across Africa.
There is a place for you here.
Join families, autistic individuals, professionals and supporters
working towards a more inclusive Africa.
