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  Empowerment youth through storytelling and digital media in sub-Saharan Africa

  Tai Tanzania: Offers non-formal education with digital media and storytelling. Addresses issues such as albinism and autism. Utilises YouTube, school classes, radio and TV stations and other NGOs to disseminate information.
  Tai Tanzania, Pamoja (Inclusive) Project, Tanzania

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  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

• Placing teachers with disabilities in regular schools

  The programme places teachers with disabilities in regular schools, supported by assistant teachers. While the focus was initially on visually impaired people, the initiative has now been extended and reaches out to persons with other disabilities as well. Between 2014 and 2016 more than 34 jobs were created.
  Lesothian Ministry of Education and Training, Lesotho

• Entrepreneurship training and support for persons with disabilities

  The programme supports the self-employment of people with disabilities. Launched in 2018, the project was implemented in seven provinces by 2020. Of the 502 young entrepreneurs who received support after start-up, 360 are succeeding as entrepreneurs and 12 have secured sustainable employment.
  KFF - Kadiwaku Family Foundation, Inclusive Entrepreneurship for Persons with Disabilities, Congo

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  Converting special schools into Inclusive Education centres

  In 2018 CBM, in partnership with the Jairos Jiri Association, began converting three special schools into Inclusive Education centres. Each centre has a specific focus and serves also as an education platform on inclusion for local governments, companies, and schools while working closely with the community.
  CBM - Christoffel Blind Mission International, Inclusive Educational Centres in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

• Empowering young people affected by armed conflict with training and job opportunities

  SOPRODE in Congo trains conflict-affected youth in vocational skills. Between 2020-2024, 485 trained (186 with disabilities), 24 found jobs, and 76 started businesses in agriculture, tailoring, and more.
  Solidarity for the Protection of the Rights of the Child, SOPRODE ASBL, Empowering vulnerable young people through vocational training and employment opportunities, Congo

• 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

• A fast-growing IT-platform providing vocational training combined with a employer-engagement programme

  Helm in Egypt launched Helm Academy, offering vocational training in Arabic and English. By mid-2024, 8,000 individuals were trained, with 40% securing employment within six months.
  Helm, Helm Academy, Egypt

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  Developmental and career path training

  for adults with intellectual disabilities

  Cape Mental Health, “TRAINING WORKSHOPS UNLIMITED”, South Africa

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  African telecom provider aiming at an inclusive workforce and accessible customer experience

  Safaricom, a major mobile network operator from Kenya, committed to achieving a 5 per cent share of people with disabilities in its workforce by 2025. As part of the company’s Diversity & Inclusion Programme, offices and sales outlets are being made barrier-free and products and services are being made more accessible.
  Safaricom PLC, Diversity & Inclusion Programme, Kenya