Emmanuella’s life took an unexpected turn after a school accident left her with a disability. The road to acceptance was long and challenging, as she grappled with her new reality. It was particularly difficult for her because she felt isolated, unaware of the vibrant community […]
Daniella, a graduate of Integrity International Academy from Gombe State, Nigeria, was not born with a disability. She became visually impaired in 2020 after suffering from a fever. Before her impairment, she had performed well on her Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam and […]
Gift Watchful is a remarkable beneficiary of the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) and Disability Rights Advocacy Fund (DRAF) Holding Rights, Leading for Rights project for women and young women with disabilities in Nigeria. This transformative program has empowered women across 11 states, enabling them to […]
In July 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop and press conference was held, bringing together women with disabilities from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, and Nigeria. This gathering marked a pivotal moment in their advocacy journey. Over the course of the workshop, attendees engaged in comprehensive sessions that […]
Launched in May 2023, the Holding Rights, Leading for Rights Project set out to enhance the capacity of women leaders from the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) across 11 states in Nigeria, spread across the 6 geopolitical zones, including Plateau, Kaduna, Ogun, […]