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Largest budget cuts ever by Dutch Ministry reduce chances of WaA! 2.0
Since July of this year, the Dutch government has a new minister for Foreign Trade and Development. Minister Reinette Klever is from the far-right political party PVV (Freedom Party) and she has been very critical towards development aid in recent…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Promoting Inclusivity and Empowerment
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), celebrated annually on December 3, highlighted the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Established by the United Nations in 1992, this day aims to foster an inclusive and equitable world…
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Our colleague Shitaye Astawes of ADF (African Disability Forum) participated in person. This U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline,…
The intersection between Food Security and Climate Change
In the run up to the 28th conference of the parties to the International Climate Convention (COP28), there has been particular attention to the intersection between climate change and inclusive food security. In its advocacy strategy, We are Able! identified the high vulnerability of persons with disabilities in changing climatic conditions, such as droughts, floods and unpredictable rainfalls.
Anne Marie’s journey: from exclusion to empowerment
At the age of 41, Anne Marie is not just a devoted teacher but also an ardent advocate for people with disabilities. Driven by her own experiences and through her active participation in the We are Able! initiative and the Communal Community Development Committee (CCDC), she's been instrumental in reshaping the community's approach towards inclusivity.
We are Able! at the mid-term: insights, challenges, and prospects
The We are Able! project (funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs), which promotes disability inclusive food security in six African countries — Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, is now halfway its implementation. We talked to Peter Das of ZOA, who leads the Monitoring & Evaluation team, about the mid-term review, the hurdles, accomplishments and what's next.
We are Able! at the Micro Nutrient Forum: nutritious food matters
In the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, the Micro Nutrient Forum was hosted in The Hague. Various types of stakeholders (donors, non-governmental organisations, private sector) came together at a location in the centre of the city to discuss the importance of nutritious food.
We are Able! project participants featured in Zero Hunger special
Participants in We are Able! projects in Uganda tell their personal stories in the autumn edition of Vice Versa Global Magazine: the Zero Hunger special.* In this special, Vice Versa Global highlights stories of how people in Africa embrace sustainable approaches that ensure availability of locally produced food.
We are Able! at the conference ‘Shaping Feminist Foreign Policy’
The We are Able! consortium participated in the 1-2 November conference ‘Shaping Feminist Foreign Policy’, organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The 2-day event included plenary sessions and workshops, attended by around 500 participants from all over the world.
Important reflections at the Addis Ababa Annual Meeting 2023
The We are Able! programme conducts an annual meeting every year. The 2023 edition was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from Sunday 18 June to Saturday 24 June. The annual meeting was attended by around 40 participants from all countries of the programme.