Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) play a crucial role in inclusive development cooperation. Their experiences and expertise in disability inclusion are truly valuable when seeking out inclusion in development cooperation. Their expertise and lived experiences make them essential partners in ensuring that policies, programs, and projects are truly inclusive and accessible.
This video highlights the significance of OPDs in promoting disability-inclusive development. It underscores how OPDs advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, provide critical insights for policy design, and collaborate with governments, donors, and development agencies to create sustainable and equitable solutions.
We asked OPD representatives why OPDs are crucial for inclusive development cooperation and what people, organizations, businesses, and development cooperation should consider and expect from OPDs when making their projects and development cooperation in particular inclusive.
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Mehr InformationenFeatured in the video:
- Jose Maria Viera, International Disability Alliance
- Seevue (Seevanh) Xaykia, Handicap International
- Kimber Bialik, Inclusion International
- Janet Charchuk, Down Syndrome International
- Dwi Ariyani, Disability Rights Advocacy Fund
- Elizabeth Kayanga, Integrated Disabled Women Activities (IDIWA)
- Dr. Ola Abualghaib, UN Global Disability Fund
By actively involving OPDs, development cooperation moves beyond token representation to meaningful participation, fostering empowerment and systemic change. The video serves as a powerful reminder that inclusive development is only possible when persons with disabilities have a seat at the table.
Watch the video to learn more about the transformative impact of OPDs in development cooperation.
