Achieving inclusive food security through improved local governance
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) introduced the Local Inclusion Agenda (LIA) as a policy framework to help municipalities advance disability inclusion, in alignment with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The LIA has been incorporated into the We are…
FEAPD’s Commitment to Disability-Inclusive Food Security in Ethiopia
The Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) is championing inclusive food security in Ethiopia by advocating for policies that integrate persons with disabilities into national food programmes. The recent Ethiopia Exchange Visit, highlights FEAPD’s commitment to collaboration…
Raising Awareness: World Leprosy Day 2025 and its Impact on Inclusion, Participation and Food Security
World Leprosy Day, Sunday 26th of January, 2025, was marked with multiple events in many countries where leprosy remains prevalent and continues to affect people in multiple ways. In the We are Able! project countries, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic…
Empowering women with disabilities for inclusive food security
International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8, serves as a reminder that everyone has a role to play in shaping the future of food security globally. We delve into the challenges and progress in ensuring inclusive food security…
Third Global Disability Summit to be held in Berlin
The third Global Disability Summit (GDS), set to take place in Berlin, Germany from April 2-3, 2025, marks a significant moment for advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities worldwide. Created in 2017, the GDS is a unique…
A Journey of Resilience and Transformation: A Life Changed by the “We are Able!” Project
Meet Justin, a beneficiary of the We Are Able! project implemented in DR Congo. His story is one of perseverance, transformation and a testament to the power of inclusive initiatives aimed at empowering people with disabilities. A Life Before Hope…
Policy priorities in the Netherlands and pressure on disability-inclusive programmes worldwide
In the last newsletter of December 2024, we discussed the budget cuts of the new Dutch minister of foreign trade and development. The central argument in that article was that there was limited space for a follow-up phase of We…
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,…