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.
· South Africa
ABA participation at the UNHCR RLO event
The UNHCR and Refugee-Led Organizations gathering on 18 September
2026.
On September 18, 2026, Autism Bridge Africa (ABA) participated in a
pivotal event hosted by UNHCR and Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs)
in South Africa.
The gathering brought together South African, refugee, and donor
communities to explore how investing in local actors can strengthen
women’s leadership, self-reliance, and inclusive care—including
child development and disability inclusion.
During the event, ABA presented its organizational founding journey
and highlighted the critical, timely importance of its mission. The
presentation received an incredibly warm response from attendees,
who universally recognized the importance of ABA’s work and
enthusiastically reaffirmed their commitment to future partnerships
and collaboration.
Sharing perspectives on women’s leadership and inclusive care.
Participants from the South African, refugee and donor
communities.
· 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.
