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The @SAYoF_Official DISABILITY CLUSTER focuses on empowering the socio-economic and political wellbeing of youth with disabilities across the Southern Africa








In this blog, Elizabeth Adams, National Youth Secretary of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, shares her experience at the Ghana Learning Forum and how climate change intensifies existing barriers to health, education, safety, and livelihood for persons with albinism across Africa. Through shared stories and cross-country dialogue, advocates deepened their understanding, strengthened their resolve, and committed to stronger national action. Read Elizabeth’s full reflection and discover how learning spaces are shaping the next chapter of albinism advocacy: ow.ly/yqpF50Yp2Mu #ClmiateChange #AlbinismAwareness #Ghana #Refection















🇿🇼 Ahead of #ZimLF2026, AAN, FODPZ, NAONZ and CBM Global Zimbabwe engaged government stakeholders to strengthen national efforts on albinism inclusion. The delegation met the Minister and Director of Disability Affairs at the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to discuss advancing the National Action Plan on albinism, and also met with the Ministry of Justice. Constructive dialogue toward inclusive policy. #AlbinismAdvocacy #HumanRights #DisabilityRights






📸 His Excellency, the Executive Secretary of SADC, Elias Magosi, joined delegates of the #7thSouthernAfricaYouthForum in Madagascar for a memorable group photo, symbolizing our shared commitment to youth development and regional integration. #7thSouthernAfricaYouthForum

SAYoF Strategic Plan 2025 - 2029 #7thSouthernAfricaYouthForum Institutional Strengthening – We Strengthen, Resource and Facilitate- (Build capacity, resilience, and resources for youth-led organizations.) Inclusion; Meaningful participation; and Well-being: We Lobby and Advocate, Engage and Collaborate. (Ensure healthy, engaged, and represented youth in decision-making.) Skilling, Empowerment, and Voice in Economic Agreements: We Educate, Empower, and Lobby and Advocate (Equip youth for enterprise, innovation, negotiation, representation, and fair economic participation.) Heritage, Humanity, and the Planet: We Mobilize, Educate, and Organize – (Promote cultural heritage, Pan-Africanism, and climate justice.) Information and Innovation for Development Impact: We Provide, Empower, and Scale ( Leverage technology and knowledge to inspire solutions and fight misinformation.)