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VDI Executive Director Receives Prestigious UN-POLAC Woman of Peace Award

Another Milestone Achieved as our Executive Director received the prestigious UN-POLAC Woman of Peace Award (Mary Slessor category) at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. This honour includes a UN POLAC Honour ID Card and six weeks of human rights and peacekeeping training.   This recognition highlights the impact of our inclusion work, made possible by the […]

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Federal Ministry of Health Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Collaboration with VDI and Partners

On December 9, 2024, the Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) and other partners, hosted a program to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event took place at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, bringing together key stakeholders to celebrate and address critical issues affecting persons with

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Sensitization/Dialogue Meeting with Community & Religious Leaders on GBV & SRHR

Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge – Simon Sinek It is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another – John C. Maxwell Time is neutral and does not change things. It is leaders courage and initiative that brings

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VDI PARTNERS WITH KWARA STATE TO COMMEMORATE 2024 IDPWD

On December 3, 2024, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) and Kwara State through the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) Kwara State Chapter and the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Integration commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disability together. The event brought together powerful key drivers of the affairs of

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VDI Concludes a 4-Day Program for AGWD/Parents and Caregivers

Batch B, Cohort 2 of Sensitization/Dialogue meeting with parents and caregivers of Adolescent Girls with Disability (AGWD) at Roses Regency Hotel in Abuja on November 30, 2024. Batch B – Cohort 2 of Life Skills Training program for AGWD for Individual Progress and Empowerment at Roses Regency Hotel, Abuja FCT on 30th of November, 2024.

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Day 2 of Life Skills Training for Batch A in FCT Abuja (November 28, 2024)

Day 2 of the training at Roses Regency Hotel, Wuye, Abuja, began with an introduction and ice-breaking session with Adolescent Girls with Disabilities (AGWD). The participants shared personal life experiences, fostering connection and understanding. During a press conference and sensitization/dialogue meeting held the same day, Barr. Catherine Edeh, Executive Director of Voice of Disability Initiative

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Day 1 of Life Skills Training for Batch A in FCT Abuja (November 27, 2024)

The training commenced with a dynamic warm-up session at Roses Regency Hotel and Suites, Wuye, Abuja. Participants engaged in a session on self-awareness and assertiveness, utilizing the “I Am, I Have, and I Can” principle to inspire confidence and focus on future goals. The Program Manager provided an overview of VDI and the VDI/UAF-IGNITE project

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Empowering Adolescent Girls with Disabilities: Day 2 of Life Skills Training and Sensitization Meeting

On November 19, 2024, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) continued its impactful Life Skills Training program for adolescent girls with disabilities (AGWD) and a sensitization meeting for their caregivers and parents at Golden Tulip Apartments and Resort, Bayelsa State. Highlights of Day 2 Motivational Session by Barr. Catherine Edeh The Executive Director of VDI, Barr.

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