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FROM ISOLATION TO EMPOWERMENT: EMMANUELLA’S JOURNEY

Emmanuella’s life took an unexpected turn after a school accident left her with a disability. The road to...

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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: DANIELLA’S JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA

Daniella, a graduate of Integrity International Academy from Gombe State, Nigeria, was not born with a disability. She...

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THE TRANSFORMATION OF GIFT WATCHFUL

Gift Watchful is a remarkable beneficiary of the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) and Disability Rights Advocacy Fund (DRAF)...

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EMPOWERED VOICES: UNITING WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES FOR CHANGE IN WEST AFRICA

In July 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop and press conference was held, bringing together women with disabilities from...

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EMPOWERING VOICES: TRANSFORMING ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA

Launched in May 2023, the Holding Rights, Leading for Rights Project set out to enhance the capacity of...

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TOWN HALL MEETING: Disability Inclusion in Oyo State

On December 12 and 15th 2024, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) conducted stakeholder’s town...

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One-Day Hybrid Summit for Women with Disabilities in West Africa

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) held a One-Day Hybrid Stakeholders Summit aimed at empowering...

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COMMEMORATION MESSAGE FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY JONAPWD

As the National President of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), I extend my warm...

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Conference of Stakeholders on Disability inclusion in Nigeria (COSDIN)

On November 27, 2024, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) successfully hosted the inaugural Conference...

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One-Day Capacity Program

On November 15, 2024, a one-day capacity-building program was held in Jos, Plateau State, organized by the Joint...