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              • Two women on a wheelchair learning in a workshop.

                Leadership programme for women with disabilities

                The selected participants attend workshops where they learn to self-advocate and empower others, after which they implement their own small projects. To date, 24 women have completed the programme, with 12 having since received formal leadership positions or promotions. A further 470 women have been reached via the small projects.
                Light for the World Austria, Women Leadership Programme, Cambodia

              • The image shows two women sharing a joyful moment together. The woman in the foreground is seated and is wearing a black jacket and earphones; she is holding a smartphone and smiling broadly. The woman standing behind her, who is also smiling, is holding up the smartphone to display its screen. They appear to be showcasing an application on the phone, possibly related to a project or initiative they are both involved in. The setting suggests a casual outdoor environment, with green potted plants and a calm street in the background. The image conveys a sense of collaboration, pride, and happiness.

                An app and a movement to combat gender-based violence against women with disabilities

                CIDIP's App Morada, Mexico: Prevents gender-based violence with a video call-hotline for women with disabilities. Since 2020, used by 25,000 women, leading to a nationwide Purple App Movement.
                Interdisciplinary Center on Rights, Childhood and Parentality, App Morada , Mexico

              • A man and a woman sit at a table at the front of a classroom, facing the classroom next to a FUWAVITA poster. Ten young people are sitting in the classroom looking towards the front.

                Entrepreneurship training programme for women with disabilities

                FUWAVITA was founded in 2018 by Aneth Geranda Isaya, the first deaf person to graduate from university in Tanzania. Aneth teaches women with disabilities to produce handicrafts and food that they can sell. By 2020, 500 women had successfully completed the economic generation training.
                FUWAVITA - Tanzania Joy Women Entrepreneurship for the Deaf, FUWAVITA, Tanzania

              • A group of women wearing hairnets and gloves collaborate in preparing food outdoors. They are engaged and supportive, with bright clothing adding vibrancy to the scene. This gathering underscores cooperation, community spirit, and the importance of inclusive economic activities that value each participant's contributions.

                Empowering women with disabilities living in extreme poverty to set up their own small business

                FITIMA Guinée supports women with disabilities. From 2022-2024, it trained 110 women, enabling 50 to start businesses and create jobs through rights education, micro-management, and practical skills.
                FITIMA Guinea, Inclusion économique et sociale des femmes en situation de handicapf, Guinea

              • Four African women with motor disabilities wearing orange shirts with "Survirvor Voices Against Rape (SUVAR) 2022" printed posing for the camera in a pavillion.

                Support programme for women with disabilities against sexual violence

                "Disability Voices Against Rape" (DIVAR) is a program of the Lilian Dibo Association in Cameroon for women and girls with disabilities who have been affected by sexual violence. In addition to direct care, the program also strives to provide public awareness. In 2022, DIVA had approximately 1,000 direct beneficiaries.
                Lilian Dibo Association, Disability Voices Against Rape (DIVAR), Cameroon

              • This photo depicts a diverse group of individuals in a modern learning environment, engaged in activities on their laptops. They appear focused and dedicated to their tasks. The presence of both men and women in the room reflects inclusivity and gender equality. The setting suggests a commitment to professional development and the empowerment of individuals through education and technology. The environment seems supportive and conducive to learning, highlighting the importance of providing equal opportunities for personal and professional growth.

                Comprehensive ICT skills empowerment programme for disadvantaged women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa

                Save Our Needy Organization (SON), Nigeria: Empowers underprivileged girls and women, focusing on digital, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills. In 2023, expanded to reach over 2,000 females in six Nigerian regions.
                Save Our Needy Organisation, Project Empower, Nigeria

              • Women in headscarves participate in a structured meeting around a conference table, engaging with printed materials and a screen. The setting suggests a professional environment focused on learning and collaboration, emphasizing gender equality and the active involvement of women in organizational and educational activities.

                Empowering women with disabilities through smart and app-based poultry farming

                Halabja Disabled Organization empowers women with disabilities via smart poultry farming. From 2022-2024, 52 farmers trained, including 15 women, using tech to improve livelihoods and monitor farm conditions.
                HDO - Halabja Disabled Organization, Smart Poultry Farming, Iraq

              • A large group of women, some in wheelchairs, wear matching pink uniforms and pose together, representing solidarity and empowerment. Their expressions convey pride and camaraderie. This gathering highlights the strength and unity in inclusive work environments, where everyone contributes equally.

                Quality brand and female leadership promoting textile production of women with disabilities

                Alnour in Marrakech employs women with disabilities in Moroccan embroidery. By 2024, 40 women gained social security and skills training, collaborating with global institutions like NYC’s MET Museum.
                Association ALNOUR, Alnour (Light), Morocco

              • Launching a specialized microfinance bank for women with disabilities

                 

                Equitas helps women with disabilities to establish their own business by providing microfinancing solutions without collateral. To this end, Equitas has founded Equitas Small Finance Bank and provides trainings on developing businesses and finding marketing possibilities. Between 2008 and 2016, more than 14,000 women received microfinance loans.
                Equitas Holdings Limited, India

              • Seeds of Wellness participants in communal space.

                Supported Housing for Women with Psychosocial Disabilities and Sexual Trauma

                Three or four women with post-traumatic stress disorder due to sexual abuse share an apartment. A female social worker and rehabilitation counselor, both trained in sexual trauma and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), visit the apartment daily. The service offers personal meetings, group therapy, and peer support.
                ENOSH - The Israeli Mental Health Association, Seeds of Wellness, Israel