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Dr. Thomas Ongolo, Senior Advisor for GIZ in South Africa, is blind and although being extremely independent and travelling throughout Africa and beyond, he still faces difficulties almost daily. “Encountering barriers, that’s what makes living with a disability quite a challenge”, he says.
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Mehr Informationen“We – persons with disabilities – globally are not just a small number, but we are many”, he stresses. Having a disability in the global south often means, that they not just encounter poverty, but they are also excluded from many measures and services which could help them to become independent. However, only a tiny number of development projects are truly accessible and take into account – or are even aimed at – persons with disabilities. „Inclusion in development cooperation lacks more awareness”, he urges.
For project managers without any experiences with the topic, it might feel different to start. What does disability inclusion in development cooperation means in practice? We asked several experts – with and without disabilities – to a few tips for persons trying to be more inclusive.
This video is one out of three which will be released in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned!
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