Inclusive Food Security in Dutch development policies: minister keeps update superficial
Since a motion was accepted in 2019, the Dutch minister of Foreign Trade and Development is obliged to update parliament annually on the ministry’s efforts for persons with disabilities. The letter from the minister has been similar in form every year:…
African Disability Protocol enters into force!
Great news from ADF! The African Disability Forum is pleased to announce the entering into force of the African Disability Protocol, formally known as ‘The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons…
What can people in the Netherlands learn from their Congolese counterparts?
What can people in the Netherlands learn from Congolese persons working on inclusive food security for persons with disabilities? A lot, as it turns out. And vice versa as well! End of June 2024, a delegation from Democratic Republic of…
Looking Back on a Fruitful Annual Meeting in Kampala
Some 120 participants from 7 countries met in the beautiful city of Kampala, Uganda, for the 4th Annual Meeting of the We are Able! (WaA!) consortium from Monday July 17th till Friday July 21st 2024. Like earlier meetings in Nairobi…
We are Able! mentioned as showcase for inclusive development initiatives by Dutch minister
During the annual debate on the budget for Development Cooperation within the House of Representatives in the Netherlands, the minister of Foreign Trade and Development explicitly mentioned the We are Able! programme. In this debate, which took place in January…
Enhanced Focus on Inclusive Food Security – Land Rights’ Workshop in Bujumbura
Strengthening Advocacy and Lobbying Efforts of We are Able! teams Burundi and DRC On February 19 and 20, a dynamic workshop convened in Bujumbura aimed to boost the We are Able! lobby and advocacy efforts towards inclusive food security and…
Inspiring inclusion and fighting stigmatization for all women
On March 8, the International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe. It is a special day in which we realize that it is important to work towards a gender equal world that is free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.…
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.
Read moreAnne 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.
Read moreWe 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.
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