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              • The photo shows a diverse group of individuals seated in what appears to be a graduation ceremony, as suggested by the academic caps they are wearing. The focus is on two people in the foreground who seem to be experiencing a moment of joy and pride. The individuals come from various backgrounds, reflecting a multicultural environment. Their expressions convey a sense of accomplishment and happiness. The setting promotes themes of achievement and inclusivity, as it captures a moment where personal efforts are celebrated, regardless of one's background or abilities. The atmosphere is one of positivity and mutual support, aligning with values of equality, tolerance, and justice.

                Vocational training for young people with intellectual disabilities in the Arab region

                SEDRA Foundation's ‘Learn and Work’ Programme, UAE: Assists young people with intellectual disabilities in workforce transition. Offers hybrid learning and internships, concluding with a certificate from BUiD. In 2022, supported 25 individuals, with six securing full-time jobs.
                SEDRA Foundation for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, Learn and Work Programme, United Arab Emirates

              • A man accessing information through a mobile phone.

                Mobile phone-based information sharing service about accessible opportunities in rural India

                Namma Vaani is a voice-based social network, where information is shared via mobile phones (no smartphone and web-access needed), which allows users to listen and respond to voice messages from the disability community regarding education and employment opportunities, workplace solutions, enhanced life skills, and more.
                Enable India, Namma Vaani, India

              • The photo shows four individuals engaged in a computer training session designed for the blind, as indicated by the banner in the background. They are sitting at tables with laptops, suggesting a learning environment that promotes digital literacy and inclusion for people with visual impairments. The setting appears to be a simple classroom, and the participants are focused on their tasks, embodying the spirit of determination and empowerment through education. This image is a testament to initiatives that support equal opportunities and accessibility in technology for all.

                Building a tech infrastructure, training, and IT job creation for persons with visual impairments

                Living Dignity for the Blind, Myanmar: Offers decentralized training for visually impaired individuals in remote areas. The program has expanded to several regions, with trained individuals finding tech-related jobs.
                Living Dignity For The Blind, Promoting technology and capacity-building towards employment, Myanmar

              • The photo shows a group of children engaged in writing on a large chalkboard. They appear focused and are likely in a learning environment, possibly a classroom setting. The presence of a woman in traditional attire suggests that this might be in an Asian context. The children are of varying ages and are seated on the floor, which indicates an informal or resource-limited educational setting. This image reflects themes of education, community involvement, and the importance of providing learning opportunities for all children, regardless of their circumstances.

                School-readiness programmes piloting government engagement in mainstream inclusive education

                Fourth Wave's Schools Where All Belong, India: Supports children in 14 rural schools in Karnataka. Improved education access for over 60,000 children. In 2022, tasked with a training program for 30,000 participants.
                Fourth Wave Foundation, Schools Where All Belong, India

              • Two individuals, likely of Asian origin, are seated at a shared table, working collaboratively on laptops. In the background, a tablet displays a video call with four participants. This setting highlights remote teamwork and digital inclusion, emphasizing the role of technology in enabling communication and collaboration irrespective of physical location.

                Making employment more inclusive through a country-wide movement of short-time work

                SoftBank Corp in Japan launched a short-time work initiative from 2021-2023, increasing participating organizations from 121 to 170. It supports diverse work styles for people with disabilities.
                SoftBank Corp., Short-time Work programme, Japan

              • Two persons meeting in an offline meeting spot.

                Social Platform Tailored for People with Disabilities

                Inclov stands for "inclusive love" and is a matchmaking app for people with and without disabilities to make friends and connections. One of the profile items asks about disabilities, if any, including the level of dependency. Inclov reviews applications and verifies stated contact details. In 2018, Inclov had some 50,000 subscribers.
                Inclov, Matchmaking App, India

              • A lively crowd participates in an event at the Nalaga'at Theater. Sign language interpreters engage the audience, emphasizing accessibility and communication. The theater promotes inclusivity, with both deaf and hearing participants joining together to support cultural engagement for all abilities.

                Multidisciplinary culture centre operated by a majority of employees with sensory disabilities

                Na Laga’at, a cultural centre in Israel, employs over 100 staff, 70% with sensory disabilities. Its theatre, restaurant, and workshops have hosted 1M+ visitors since 2007, promoting vocational training.
                The Na Laga’at Center, The Na Laga’at Center, Israel

              • A calendar page and a card containing instructions before, during and after disaster situations in Mandarin. A box with pens and notepads in different colours serves as card stand.

                Creating a disability-inclusive handbook for disaster preparedness

                The National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction in Taiwan, with the help of various stakeholders, published a handbook on disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. More than 1,000 printed copies were distributed in 2021, and the digital version was downloaded 3,000 times in 2022.
                National Science and Technology for Disaster Reduction, A disaster preparedness handbook for people with disabilities, Taiwan

              • Three persons do weekly grocery shopping by themselves.

                A Home, a Cafe and Employment to Promote Deinstitutionalization

                In 2016, the Psychoanalytic Association set up a training café to employ ten people with psychosocial disabilities who had previously lived in closed institutions. As of 2018, the supportive independent living (SIL) programme oversees six group homes, two cafés, and 20 employed beneficiaries, all of whom now live on their own.
                Psychoanalytic Association, SIL programme, Kazakhstan

              • Government supporting community-led micro-enterprises

                AREDP supports village inhabitants to create village-based micro-enterprises and to facilitate their access to finance as well as technical and marketing service. During the period 2010–2016, 143 enterprises have been established, creating 143 direct employment opportunities and 456 indirect ones.
                Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Afghanistan Rural Enterprise Development Programme (AREDP), Afghanistan