Our Vision is to….
To create a happy and just world where cerebral pulsy is understood, accepted and valued and mothers of children with cerebral pulsy children have the support and resources they need to thrive.
OUR MISSSION IS TO………
Inspire, Uplift and improve the livelihoods of special needs mothers with cerebral pulsy children through evidence based advocacy and economic empowerment
HISTORY……
About the Founder
Babirye Namutebi Imelda, a mother of four and co-founder of Darraine Stitches, is the Director of Darraine Cerebral Palsy Organization (Darraine CPO). Inspired by her journey raising an 11-year-old son with cerebral palsy (Athetosis type), she has turned her pain into a mission to support mothers of children with cerebral palsy and their families.
Her Journey
At the age of 20, Babirye gave birth to twins via emergency C-section. While her daughter developed typically, her son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old. This life-changing moment introduced her to a world of hospital visits, financial struggles, stigma, and loneliness. Determined to give her son a dignified life, she realized many mothers like her were silently struggling.
The Darraine Movement
In 2022, she organized the first Darraine Stitches Charity Event on her son’s birthday. The event provided support to special needs mothers, raised awareness, and offered medical education. Inspired by its success and the overwhelming call for continuous support, she founded Darraine CPO in 2023,formally registered in 2025.
Mission of Darraine CPO
Darraine CPO is dedicated to:
- Raising awareness about cerebral palsy and ending stigma.
- Empowering mothers through skills training, startup capital, and support groups.
- Providing assistive devices, therapy tools, and access to care.
- Building a community of hope, dignity, and belonging for affected families.
Call for Support
To sustain and expand the organization, Babirye seeks donations to:
- Support over 60 families.
- Host annual charity events.
- Expand skills training and empowerment programs.
- Provide mobility aids and therapy tools.
- Launch awareness campaigns to change societal perceptions of cerebral palsy.
Message to Supporters
Babirye invites individuals to join her mission, not just to change lives but to save them. Together, they can create a world where children with cerebral palsy are celebrated, and their mothers find hope and dignity.
With love, Babirye Namutebi Imelda
OUR CORE OBECTIVES ARE……….
Awareness
Increase public awareness and understanding of cerebral palsy through nationwide campaigns, community outreach programs, and social media advocacy.
Establish more Partnerships
Establish partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, and media to promote inclusion and break down stigma.
Resource hub implementation
Create a resource hub (online and offline) that provides accurate information, legal rights, and access to relevant services.
Expand support
Develop and expand support networks for mothers, including peer mentoring programs, counseling services, and community support groups.
Implement Training Programs
Provide accessible training programs that empower mothers with skills in entrepreneurship, digital literacy, financial literacy, and self-care.
Research and Data collection
Implement ongoing research and data collection to better understand the challenges faced by mothers of children with cerebral palsy
Meet Our Team
BABIRYE NAMUTEBI IMELDA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KATAMBA KENNETH
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES