JONAPWD at a glance.
Who we are
JONAPWD is an umbrella organization of persons with disabilities established in Nigeria to promote the rights and development of Nigerians with disabilities.
The organization was established in 1992, to represent the interests of the teeming population of persons with disabilities at the local and international level. JONAPWD is a full-fledged member of the International body called Disabled People’s International (DPI).
It serves as a link between Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Nigeria and the international community. JONAPWD is currently composed of six disabled groups which are the Blind, the physically disabled, the deaf, the intellectually impaired, those with spinal cord injuries, and leprosy victims.
Though recognized by the Federal government, JONAPWD is not funded by the Government, rather its activities are funded by partner organizations like MacArthur Foundation, DRF, IFES, PACT, USAID, AAIN and Coalitions for Change (C4C), among other local and international organizations.
JONAPWD has an 8-appointed member board of trustees, 13 National officers, 6 heads of disability groups, 6 zonal coordinators and advisers, and 36 state chapters, including Abuja FCT. The National President directs the affairs of the association and other National officers support her.
Vision Statement
A society where equality social justice and rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed.
Mission Statement
To attain a society where equity social justice and rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed through specific projects, advocacy and partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Our Core Values
Accountability & Transparency
Inclusion
Commitment
Partnership
When you have a disability, knowing that you are not defined by it is the sweetest feeling
If disabled people were truly heard, an explosion of knowledge of the human body and psyche would take place
Our Goal
About
- To promote the human rights of Nigerians with disabilities
- To promote economic and social integration of persons with disabilities
- To provide technical support to grassroots’ organizations of persons with disabilities
- To provide a National platform for disability discourse
- To serve as a National Clearing house on Disability and Development
