We are Able! is a five-year programme, launched by six organisations.
Helping people with disabilities achieve a fully-fledged place in their community for better food security.
We are Able! operates in DR Congo, Ethiopia, Burundi, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda.
How a little help can change lives
We know from experience that a little help can change lives. This photo shows a group of people who were helped by one of the projects of the Leprosy Mission. This is a self-help group in Ethiopia. The people used to suffer from leprosy but were subsequently healed, and now they have formed a new type of family. People with leprosy are often rejected by their families and communities because of stigma (“leprosy is a punishment from the gods”) or fear of contamination. In these self-help groups, people support and assist each other, like a family does. They can live with independence and dignity once again.
Latest news
Empowering Every Voice: WaA! Podcast debuts on World Food Day
We are Able! (WaA!) is proud to mark the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated on October 16 every year, with a milestone launch: our very own podcast series. World Food Day is a great opportunity to make a global call to action to end hunger, ensure food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. This…
We are Able! Six-Country Events celebrate disability inclusion in Africa
Between September 16–30, 2025, the We are Able! (WaA!) programme marked its closure through six national events in Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan, Uganda, Sudan and Ethiopia. These forums reflected on five years of achievements, showcasing how advocacy, inclusion and government engagement have reshaped food security and disability rights agendas across Africa.Below is the summary…
Uganda’s 9th Land Awareness Week: A push for disability-inclusive land rights
From August 25 to 29, 2025, Uganda marked its 9th National Land Awareness Week (LAW) under the theme: “Promoting Land Rights and Sustainable Land Use for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” This year, the spotlight was on the Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions, where vulnerable communities, including persons with disabilities, face acute land rights challenges. In collaboration…
Personal Stories
Power of Voices: Farmer Andima Alfred
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‘Weam is hearing impaired and advocates for deaf people ‘
‘Laws and policies in Sudan are not set up for…
How the We are Able! Project is Changing Perspectives on Disability in Ethiopia
Stories of Resilience and Advocacy from Three Inspiring Individuals. For…