ADD International partners with organisations of disability activists in Africa and Asia. They help them access the tools, resources and support they need to build powerful movements for change.
Disability has its own stigma present in every society but in parts of Africa and Asia discrimination towards disabled people can be particularly oppressive. Disabled people are often considered weak, worthless and in some cases subhuman by their societies. Right now, organisations of disability activists are working to fight discrimination and ensure every disabled person gets a fighting chance at living their best life. Learn more about how they support their work, and get in touch with any questions and feedback.
Working together is the most effective way to ensure no disabled person is forgotten. That's why they partner with national and international organisations, to ensure that the voices of disabled people are heard. They are an active member of the following organisations:
They also work with the International Disability Alliance (IDA), a network of organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs) and their families, to ensure the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is effective and fully implemented worldwide.
They rely on public support to fund their vital work. They are members of the following organisations, to guarantee best practice to their donors:
