In a triumphant celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Voice of Disability Initiative orchestrated a captivating four days convergence of stakeholders from different parts of Nigeria in Abuja from 17th December (arrival date) to 20th December 2023 (departure date). The period captured series of lined up activities which included Board and management […]
In a pioneering initiative supported by AmplifyChange, Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) embarked on an expansive advocacy and courtesy visit, focusing on the critical issue of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Enugu and Ebonyi States. This ground-breaking visit, unfolded across key government offices, establishing a strategic dialogue with influential stakeholders. The Ministry
VDI is blazing the trail as it connects with key stakeholders in Kwara State for a 2-year Project on Disability Inclusion. #VDIInTheNews #BreakingNewGround #Inclusion #SRHRAdvocacy
The inclusion advocacy agenda of VDI to stakeholders in Kwara State was a success as many Ministries, Departments and Agencies expressed their willingness to collaborate with the organization to implement a 2-year project on advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of women and girls with disabilities being funded by AMPLYCHANGE. The Stakeholders include: The
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On Friday, March 24th, 2023, the Voice of Disability Initiative, an advocacy organization focused on disability rights, visited the Nasarawa State High Court with the support and funding of the Disability Rights Fund (DRF), an international organization based in Boston, USA that promotes disability rights worldwide. During the visit, Mr. Okoroafor Alexander Uchechukwu explained that
The Voice of Disability Initiative, a group that advocates for disability rights and is headquartered in Abuja, recently visited the Nasarawa State Disability Commission. During the visit, Mr. Okoroafor Alexander Uchechukwu spoke to the Executive Secretary and members of the Disability Commission about the purpose of their visit, which was to gain the Commission’s support
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), an advocacy group for disability rights, received support and funding from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF), an international organization headquartered in Boston, USA, that promotes the rights of individuals with disabilities worldwide. They conducted an advocacy visit to the Justice Minister, Disability Rights Commission,
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Voice of disability initiative (VDI) on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th August, 2021 in Abuja organized a 2-day training workshop on rights – based advocacy, human rights reporting and recording system. This project is being implemented by Voice of Disability Initiative with support from AMPLIFY CHANGE. The Chief Executive Officer, VDI, Barr. Catharine Edeh Chinyere
Voice for Disability Initiative (VDI) on Tuesday, 13th July, 2021 in Abuja organized a One-day roundtable discussion on Barriers and Solutions to an Effective Inclusive Education System. The event is part of the activities of VDI project on Implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy supported by Disability Right Fund (DRF). The CEO of VDI, Barrister Catherine
Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) on Thursday 24th of June 2021 in Abuja engaged students with disabilities in school for the blind Jabi, in Mentorship session. It was part of activities of VDI project on Inclusive Education supported by Disability Rights Fund (DRF). The objective of the session was to address the challenges faced by
VDI charges blind students on positive mindset to disability Read More »
