Global Disability Fund

1/4Did you know that many caregivers of children with disabilities in Kenya still face difficulties accessing assessment and support services? In response to the challenges, the Directorate of Social Development, in partnership with @UNICEFKenya convened a Community Participatory

In Lima's UNESCO heritage district, buildings are crumbling and persons with disabilities face the highest risk. RICH is building the city's first disability-inclusive early warning system. RICH: globaldisabilityfund.org/rich/ EVENT: globaldisabilityfund.org/un-gdf-to-conv… Safety must include everyone

In Mopti, Mali 🇲🇱 conflict, displacement, and climate shocks deepen exclusion for persons with disabilities. Through RICH, GDF is embedding disability inclusion across five Sahel countries, with a potential reach of 8M+ globaldisabilityfund.org/rich/ Side Event: globaldisabilityfund.org/un-gdf-to-conv…

With support from @UN_GDF, @UNFPA China 🇨🇳 and KnowDeaf are harnessing digital innovation to ensure women with hearing disabilities have equal access to vital #SRH information, #GBV services, and #signlanguage support 📱✊ Scan the QR code to learn more 🔽. #LeaveNoOneBehind

In @KituiCountyGovt, our two-day training brings together partners & stakeholders to advance disability inclusion in County Integrated Development Plan #CIDPs & map care models for caregivers Possible with support from @UN_GDF in collaboration with @Ncpwds #Inclusivedevelopment

Unpaid care work is a hidden driver of inequality. A GDF-funded joint programme led by @PnudColombia @UNFPAColombia @ONUMujeresCol and @UNICEFColombia is strengthening care and support systems In Colombia to promote autonomy and fairer care redistribution. globaldisabilityfund.org/inclusive-care…

Through its work on inclusive and sustainable cities, @unececities highlights how local action drives change. Bishkek’s Voluntary Local Review shows that accessible healthcare, transport, and schools are essential to equitable urban life. #InclusiveCitiesBenefitAll 🤝

Cities are home to half the world’s population, yet accessibility is still too often overlooked. This month, @GDF is advancing inclusive urban development at the world’s largest urban forum. 🏙️🌍🇦🇿 Register to our side event: globaldisabilityfund.org/un-gdf-to-conv… #WUF13 #InclusiveCities

GDF @WUF13Azerbaijan We’re looking forward to joining global partners in Baku in three weeks to advance conversations on disability-inclusive cities. Cities cannot be resilient if they are not inclusive. Stay tuned for more on where to find us! #WUF13 #HousingTheWorld

Advancing inclusion starts with strengthening the capacity of those too often left behind. With support from @UNDP and funding from @UN_GDF, the Ghana National Association of the Deaf is convening a 2-day workshop for women and girls with disabilities—building knowledge on the CRPD & Act 715, while strengthening leadership, advocacy & data-driven capacity. #DisabilityInclusion #LeaveNoOneBehind

🚨Global Survey on aid for disability inclusion 🚨 Aid cuts put disability-inclusive programs at risk. OPDs from aid recipient countries to complete a global survey to document the impacts of aid cuts on persons with disabilities. 🔗 forms.office.com/e/pEYw4wA7Z6 🗓️ Deadline: 9 May

Accessible, safe urban mobility powers inclusion and city life. Designing streets and transport for all opens opportunities for persons with disabilities, older people, children and caregivers. Accessibility from the start builds safer, sustainable cities. 🤝🚶🧑‍🦯🧑‍🦽

On this #WorldArtDay, UNESCO Artist for Peace Jane Constance @Jane_officiel shares a message of inclusion and empowerment: disability is not an obstacle, it is part of our shared human diversity. Art connects us, empowers us & brings us closer together. unesco.org/en/days/world-…

📍 Noosidan Primary School, Kajiado County.   @SP_Kenya, @KajiadoGov, @Ncpwds, @UNICEFKenya, @ILOKenya and @UN_GDF are on ground providing free medical assessments, education support, and eCitizen registration for children with #disabilities. Join us today! #LeavingNoOneBehind

Proud to support Baguio City 🇵🇭 – the newest #MCR2030 #ResilienceHub in Asia-Pacific – in strengthening disability-inclusive DRR and early warning systems. Grateful to the Global Disability Fund @UN_GDF for the support. 🙏🏾

🇰🇬 Important example from Kyrgyzstan of how investing in parental participation leads to real systemic change: stronger services, earlier support, and better outcomes for children with disabilities

We joined @GhettoRadio895 to discuss access to justice on unpaid care work & disability. ✔️With partner support, Kenya rolled out the National Care Policy - share.google/v61kIN0HMdAGbH… ✔️We are proud to have contributed to the caregiver training manual for persons with disabilities

My 2 cents at the #GDS organized side event at CSW70: Globally, women represent up to 80% of caregivers for persons with disabilities and the elderly, with an increase to 90% in low and middle-income counties[1]. In terms of poverty, it is predicted that as a result of engagement in unpaid caregiving responsibilities, women miss out on up to $10.8 trillion annually according to Oxfam. We must do more to ensure voice of women with disabilities in care support and beyond. @UnitedNations @UN_Women #includivecareagenda @UN_GDF

Montenegro Country Profile on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management shows real progress and remaining gaps in advancing disability-inclusive urban development. #InclusiveCities need evidence, coordination and investment ♿️🤝 Read more: unece.org/housing-and-la…

Rethinking care systems for inclusion Over the past 3 days, @UNWomen convened OPDs, government, private sector & CSOs to strengthen understanding of the #CareEconomy and how care systems shape the rights, well-being and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The training forms part of the Joint Programme on Unpaid Care, Disability, and Gender-Transformative Initiatives under the Global Disability Fund, with support from the Government of Canada, and is jointly implemented by UN Women, UNFPA, and UNDP. @UN_GDF @CanadaTanzania