Empowering Women with Disabilities: Introducing the Disability Justice Fund
About the Fund
The Disability Justice Fund for Women supports local organizations in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. Designed by women disability activists, it aims to advance the African Disability Protocol (ADP) and strengthen movements of women with disabilities.
The African Disability Protocol
The ADP is a human rights treaty addressing discrimination faced by people with disabilities in Africa. It tackles harmful practices and promotes a social and human rights approach to disability.
Who Can Apply?
The fund is for organizations led by women with disabilities in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. Target groups include marginalized women with disabilities, women in rural areas, young women (12-35 years), less educated women, grassroots organizations, and older women (above 65). Proposals should focus on areas like organizational development, ADP advocacy, skill-building, mobilization, collaboration, and promoting accessibility.
Grant Details
– Small grants: Up to $10,000, available to both registered and unregistered groups.
– Large grants: Up to $20,000, requiring registration.
Applications close on 31 August. Funds must be used within 12 months.
Apply Now
To apply, download the application form and email it to disabilityjusticewomen@add.org.uk or WhatsApp it to +254 735 486754. For assistance, contact your country representative:
– Tanzania: +255 766 123 595
– Uganda: +256 392 000 207
– Ghana: +233 540 133 402
Information Sessions
Join our Zoom sessions to learn more:
– Ghana: 2nd August, 10am-12pm
– Tanzania: 31 July, 2pm-4pm
– Uganda: 1 August, 2pm-4pm
Sign language interpretation will be provided.
Decision-Making Process
Grant decisions will be made by the ADD International team and women with disabilities. Applicants will be notified by 1 October. For inquiries, email disabilityjusticewomen@add.org.uk.
Empower women with disabilities and advocate for their rights through the Disability Justice Fund. Apply now and make a difference!
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