The Disability Justice Fund for Women is dedicated to local organizations in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda that support the African Disability Protocol (ADP) and empower movements led by women with disabilities. This initiative is crafted by women disability activists from these nations.
The award is open to organizations and groups led by women with disabilities in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. Eligible applicants must focus on supporting the most marginalized women with disabilities, including those in rural areas, young women aged 12-35, less educated women, and older women aged above 65. Initiatives must align with the fund’s priority areas such as organizational development, advocacy on the African Disability Protocol, skills building, and fostering collaboration and inclusion.ADD International is a global organization dedicated to fighting for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. With a focus on advocacy, capacity building, and collaboration, ADD International works to empower disability movements and ensure that persons with disabilities have a voice in their communities.