Key takeaways from our session on the African Disability Protocol: 🔑 Ratification isn't enough—implementation at the local level is essential. 🔊 The power of a strong, urgent voice can drive change. 🤝 OPDs must take ownership and align the ADP with their needs.

"UDPK with help of patners does a lot of #advocacy & enhances capacity & participation of persons with disabilities in policy matters through drafting memoranda, public participation etc both at local, county & national levels." Alice African Disability Forum (ADF) International Disability Alliance (IDA) Nduta Sally

Anderson Gitonga, our Inclusive Development Director, & David Bainbridge CBM Global, our Executive Director, spent time with our organisations of people with #disabilities partners from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Nigeria, & Burkina Faso. We value the lessons that our OPD partners bring!

CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE Country Director is part of the panel speaking to inclusive humanitarian assistance and climate action, during African Disability Forum (ADF) Conference "Persons with disabilities in a post pandemic world: Redefining the inclusive development and humanitarian agenda in Africa."

How can we achieve #inclusion? Our partners tell us: 1. Budget for reasonable accommodation 2. Take purposeful measures to include women 3. Ensure resources are available for core activities 4. Adapt to include multiple languages #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters

Assistive technologies enhance performance & drives Paralympic dreams. Yet, millions of people with disabilities in the Pacific are locked out by limited access to this vital support. Help us make a difference. Sign our petition to #UnlockTheEveryday bit.ly/4cWt0kC

🌍 The African Pre-Summit has started! Follow along as we discuss disability inclusion in Africa and contribute to shaping the path towards #GDS2025. Stay tuned for updates as we navigate this journey #FromKenyaToBerlin.

CBM Global supports the International Disability Alliance's (IDA) global 'Listening Exercise'. Read more: ow.ly/asos50TfVcj

"We should work and collaborate with other movements apart from OPDs." Elizabeth Mang'eni #GDS #AfricanDisabilityConference #Partnerships CBM Global Disability Inclusion International Disability Alliance (IDA) African Disability Forum (ADF) UNICEF Sightsavers Light for the World Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities Nduta Sally

CBM Global Disability Inclusion CBM Christian Blind Mission International Disability Alliance (IDA) African Disability Forum (ADF) Global Programme on Disability Inclusion Bundesentwicklungsministerium FCDO Inclusive UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 UNICEF Africa As part of the African Pre Summit, we hosted a high-level side meeting with dignitaries to ensure #VoicesOfAfrica are central as we advance the #GDS2025 commitments.

📢 Big news from the African Pre Summit! An MoU has been signed between the African Disability Forum (ADF) and African Disability Alliance to advance advocacy for the ratification and implementation of the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol. 🤝A landmark towards enhanced inclusion in the continent!

Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya and CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE are conducting sensitization workshops for local government staff and county stakeholders in Magarini, Ganze and Kaloleni Sub Counties #KilifiCounty on disability inclusion, mental health and wellbeing as well as psychosocial support. #EQuaLISED

José Vieira, of International Disability Alliance (IDA), permanent co-host of #GDS, emphasized the pre summit's importance for the upcoming GDS 2025 in 🇩🇪. He called for: ✊ Self-advocacy by persons with disabilities ✅ Turning commitments into real actions 📊 Ensuring accountability for promises made

"The summit offers African countries a chance to assess progress and forge partnerships for advancing disability rights," said Kennedy Kalunga, Permanent Secretary of Zambia, emphasizing the need for collaboration between governments and key organizations.

The Paralympics inspire us with stories of determination and triumph. Yet, for millions of people with disabilities in the Pacific, access to AT remains a distant dream. Let's bridge this gap together. Sign our petition & help #UnlockTheEveryday. bit.ly/4cWt0kC

David Bainbridge (Exec Director), Edwin Osundwa (Kenya Country Director), Anderson Gitonga (Inclusive Development Director) & Liz Ombati 💜 (Project Officer & disability activist) at the African Disability Forum (ADF) conference. Watch this space for their takeaways from the conference 💡

Our CEO Edwin Osundwa participating in a panel discussion on climate change during the African Disability Forum 2024.

As Global Disability Summit Africa regional summit came to a close in Nairobi, we presented our voices and recommendations, calling for deliberate efforts for advancing disability rights in Africa.International Disability Alliance (IDA) African Disability Forum (ADF) Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) HQ CBM Global Disability Inclusion KENYA DISABILITY PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION(KEDIPA) Ministry of Labour and Social Protection State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action

David Bainbridge & Anderson Gitonga from CBM Global reflect on the historic African Disability Forum (ADF) conference - the first regional conference in #Africa led by organisations of persons with #disabilities. Read their 3 takeaways: cbm-global.org/news/3-key-tak…