On December 4th, 2024, our Living Inclusion Network Café welcomed about 90 participants for an enriching session on the Global
Get inspired by smart solutions as we talk about the upcoming Global Disability Summit (GDS), 2025 in our next Inclusion
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciences & Technology [KNUST] in Ghana collaborated with Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in 2022,
The Living Inclusion Network hosted yet again another successful inclusion café on September 18th, 2024. In light of the so
The Bridge Academy, launched in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2021, offers young people with disabilities and a passion for IT
The new commitments portal for the Global Disability Summit 2025 was launched on 11th June, 2024 as part of a
This episode of OPD Voices features the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI). As a nationwide OPD in Nigeria, AWWDI addresses issues impacting women and girls with disabilities, including gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, empowerment, political participation, advocacy as a foundation, and engagement with both government and non-government stakeholders to shape policies, programmes, and activities. The organisation works through self-help groups within communities, enabling members to discuss local issues and connect with key stakeholders, especially government and non-government actors. Currently, AWWDI has about 130 groups across Nigeria, representing over 4,000 women with disabilities. They are preparing to expand into West Africa with a new strategic plan.
Employment provides income, boosts self-esteem, and fosters social integration — a key to social cohesion and long-term stability. Our new video on Inclusive Employment Promotion addresses this aspect of employment of persons with disabilities. We share tips on small but significant steps to take to ensure that persons with disabilities are active participants in our development cooperation programs.
Share your tools and stories for our next event on 4th December
For our next event and to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December, we are inviting you the members to share any tools or resources with the network. We also invite you to share with us pictures, stories or drawings of progress in disability inclusion made this year that you are proud of. Get in touch with us at disabilitynetwork@giz.de
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Ever wondered how to introduce yourself in group settings in a more inclusive way? From pronouns to access check-ins, visual descriptions of your surroundings and your appearance, small details can make a big difference. Explore this short guide on Accessible Inclusive Self Introductions by the Disability Philanthropy Forum to get more tips on how to introduce yourself in a more accessible way.
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