Voice of Disability Initiative

The advocacy for Inclusive HIV Response in Nigeria got a boost on 18th April, 2024 when the Team from Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) met with UNAIDS to chart the way forward. In her presentation, the Executive Director of VDI Barr. Catherine Edeh highlighted the challenge of women with disabilities who are living with HIV. […]

On April 17th, 2024, the VDI team, led by Program Manager Mr. Edward Ogenyi, embarked on an advocacy mission to the headquarters of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria in Abuja. Mr. S. A. Banjo, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, welcomed the VDI team on behalf of the Director-General. During the meeting, Mr. Banjo

On 12 April, 2024, the VDI team, led by the Executive Director Barr. Catherine Edeh, paid a courtesy visit to the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) office to explore potential areas of collaboration. In her opening address, the ED expressed VDI’s admiration for CBM as a strong organization and expressed eagerness to collaborate to achieve mutual

On the 4th of April 2024, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) had the privilege of meeting with the esteemed leadership of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). VDI team was led by our Executive Director, Barr. Catherine Edeh and the programs manager Dr Edwards Ogenyi, the VDI team was warmly received by Dr.

On 19th March, 2024 VDI embarked on a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Secretariat, Abuja. The esteemed Director of GASHE, Dr. John Ouvoraye, warmly welcomed the VDI team, led by our Executive Director, Barrister Kate, and Dr. Edwards, the Programs Manager. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity for VDI

On 5th March 2024, VOICE OF DISABILITY INITIATIVE (VDI) team paid an advocacy visit to the Executive Secretary and management team of National Human Rights Commission Nigeria / NHRC Nigeria at its national secretariat in Abuja. Supported by AmplifyChange, issues of mutual importance and shared visions between the organisations were discussed and identified during the

On 26th of February 2024, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) paid a Courtesy, Advocacy, and Collaborative Visit to the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) National Headquarters, Abuja. With unwavering determination and professionalism, VDI representatives led by the Executive Director Barr Edeh Catherine C and the Program Manager Mr Edward Ogenyi were warmly received by

23rd February, 2024 marked a significant milestone in disability inclusion advocacy as Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) takes its advocacy to the Hon. Attorney General of the Federation – Lateef Fagbemi, SAN in his office. The Team from VDI were received by the Head of Sexual and Gender based Violence Unit of the Ministry, Barr.

The VDI team led by the Executive Director, Barr. Catherine Edeh paid a courtesy visit to NAPTIP today to discuss areas in which VDI and NAPTIP can collaborate to achieve disability inclusion in Nigeria. The courtesy visit is in line with VDI’s ongoing project on access to Sexual and Reproductive Health rights for women with