In 2017, the first Zero Project Impact Transfer program was launched. A partnership between the Zero Project and Ashoka, the program supports projects to replicate their social impact and innovation to other countries. The program combines the expertise of the Zero Project network with Ashoka’s extensive experience in impact transfer. In 2017, ten projects were […]
Today we begin a multi-part blog where we introduce you to our awardee projects that will be presented at the 2019 Zero Project Conference. We’ll also explore the themes that connect them. Possibly the largest aspect of political participation for most people is elections, and as such this was a key topic for our research […]
We are delighted to announce the Zero Project Innovative Practices and Policies 2019! We bring to you 65 practices and 11 policies from around the world that help persons with disabilities on our 2019 topic of Independent Living and Political Participation. We are overwhelmed with the range and quality of the projects and are pleased […]
Can we have a drum roll please! The countdown is almost over, and we are excited, overwhelmed and a little bit relieved (did we let anything slip?) to finally tell you. Tomorrow we can at last reveal the Zero Project 2019 awardees on the topic of Independent Living and Political Participation. We will be taking […]
It’s always great to hear from former winners. It was already a good month for our great friends in the county of Telemark, Norway, who were referenced in the recent UN flagship report on disability and development. But the good news doesn’t keeps coming! Their excellent work making accessible footpaths will continue in 2019. Three […]
We’re almost there! The factsheets have been written, the report is being formatted and the printer is warming up. In just one week we’ll be able to reveal more than 70 projects that will be announced as Zero Project 2019 Awardees. These projects have made it through a tough process including two rounds of scoring […]
A very happy new year from the Zero Project! All of us here wish you the best for 2019! What amazing things did you achieve in 2018? Let us know! Let’s take a little time to reflect on what happened at the Zero Project in 2018. With the help of our incredible partners and friends […]
A special forum at the Zero Project 2019 Conference in February will look at data – How to collect it, how best to interpret it and how and who to present it to. We are delighted that Eurofound (European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions) will be joining us for this session […]
Indeed! What can they do? A great question and one that we try to tackle in part every 4 years when our topic of Employment comes along. But four years can be a long time to wait. In the meantime, we can point you towards an excellent publication by good friend of the Zero Project, […]
It’s that time of year again. The Zero Project will take a little break and enjoy the holidays. And so should you too! We’ll be back feeling refreshed and ready to tackle final preparations for #ZeroCon19! See you on the other side!