Namayenga Joan Tusaba, a young woman living with autism who possesses an extraordinary gift for hand knitting.With remarkable creativity and precision, Joan creates beautiful, intricate fabric patterns using only her hands and yarn.
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Years Of Existance
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TNJ Pearl Uganda Ltd was founded from a mother's unwavering love and determination to create a more inclusive world for children and youth with special needs.
"Our mission is deeply personal: to care for, support, empower, and uplift families raising children with special needs by creating meaningful opportunities that celebrate ability, dignity, and independence."
Our Vision is to enable vulnerable and special needs-youth to acquire development
skills for economic independence, entrepreneurship, and social acceptance.
We provide tailored activities and exercises that stimulate brain function, improve concentration, strengthen memory, and enhance problem-solving abilities, helping each individual reach their full potential.
Every young person possesses unique strengths and abilities. We identify, nurture, and develop individual talents while guiding participants toward viable long-term career and entrepreneurship opportunities
We incorporate therapeutic interventions and wellness activities, including swimming and targeted physical exercises, to promote physical health, confidence, coordination, and overall well-being.
Our programs build interpersonal skills, self-confidence, discipline, communication abilities, and social awareness, preparing youth to interact positively
We provide practical life-skills training that enables participants to prepare simple, nutritious meals and manage daily responsibilities with greater independence.
Through community engagement, educational excursions, and guided social interactions, we help participants overcome isolation, build confidence, and comfortably navigate everyday social environments.
At TNJ Pearl Uganda Ltd, we understand that true empowerment extends beyond vocational skills.
Our programs are designed to provide comprehensive human development and rehabilitation,
equipping young people with the tools they need to succeed both economically and socially.
Together, we are weaving opportunity, dignity, and inclusion-one life, one family, and one stitch at a time.
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A safe, low-stimulus environment where children receive daily supervision, nutrition, and love.
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Today Joan pays school fees for two children with special needs and one with normal human being
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Advanced knitting and garment design lessons tailored for mothers and caregivers,
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A workshop where parents produce school sweaters, baby shawls, centre carpets/mats, providing income.
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Practical life-skills training where youth learn to independently prepare simple, nutritious food.
TNJ Pearl (U) Ltd, we’re more than just a team
— we’re a passionate family
with a revolutionary approach to special needs inclusion
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Founder and Supreme Director
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Director
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Chief Executive Officer
We provide practical and applicable programmes that empower special needs and vulnerable youth to achieve excellence, self-reliance, and meaningful participation in society.
