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2025 April
FCT
VDI@10
Celebration of a decade of impactful advocacy and partnership aimed at deepening accessibi
read more...THEMATIC AREAS
At Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), we recognize the multiple challenges faced by women, girls, and children with disabilities. To address the underlying factors driving discrimination and exclusion against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), we focus on five key thematic areas. These areas, when robustly pursued, will create an enabling environment that supports inclusivity, equality, and empowerment for PWDs.
Rights of PWDs - Women, Girls, and Children with Disabilities
VDI is committed to raising awareness about the protection of the rights of women, girls, and children with disabilities. Through community-based education and targeted advocacy campaigns, we engage elected officials, public institutions, and regulatory agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. Our goal is to create a society where the rights of PWDs are respected and upheld.
Inclusive Education
We advocate for equal access to education for persons with disabilities, ensuring accessible learning environments for all disability clusters. VDI works to eliminate discrimination and stigmatization in educational settings, promoting a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunities for PWDs to thrive academically and socially.
Gender
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a significant challenge for women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria, with many cases going unreported due to fear and lack of awareness. VDI addresses this issue by empowering women and girls with disabilities through education, advocacy, and support systems to combat GBV and promote gender equality.
Health
VDI prioritizes the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of women and girls with disabilities, ensuring access to medical facilities, menstrual hygiene management, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. We work to break down barriers to healthcare access, promoting the overall well-being of PWDs.
Livelihood
We empower women, girls, and children with disabilities by improving their access to livelihoods. Through market system development (MSD), life-skills training, and access to finance, VDI equips PWDs with the knowledge and resources to earn sustainable incomes and achieve economic independence.
Our Partners
Our Upcoming Events
Join us as we work towards creating a more inclusive and accessible world for women and girls with disabilities. Here’s a glimpse of our upcoming initiatives
2025 March
Oyo State
On-Site Project Monitoring
Monitoring project activities to capture stakeholder commitments, beneficiary testimonies,
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2025 March
Oyo State
SRHR Policy Review and Advocacy Brief Development
A 2-day meeting with 20 participants to analyze the SRHR Policy for Persons with Disabilit
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Testimonials
Blogs
2025 July
VDI ADVOCATES FOR INCLUSIVE LEGAL EDUCATION AT NIGERIAN
The visit featured a delegation comprising lawyers and advocates with disabiliti read more...
2025 July
IGNITE PROJECT VISIT TO FCT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND: PRIOR
On Tuesday, 16th July 2025, the VDI team visited the FCT School for the Blind, J read more...
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