AgrAbility for Africa

AgrAbility for Africa staff are currently working on an Africa disability funding policy assessment survey paper to better understand and communicate disability services needs and access. This research is meant to support the organization's on-going efforts to map disability resources and identify and communicate gaps to better enhance advocacy efforts for disability services. The desired result is access improvement for children, mothers, and families who need these services across Africa.

Findings of the policy assessment will be presented at AgrAbility National Training Workshop in Spokane, Washington in March 2023. Support and guidance on the Africa disability funding policy assessment exercise is welcome.

It is common knowledge that persons with disabilities (PWD) living in Africa face many barriers, but gaps in service are exacerbated for those living on Islands, as social inclusion challenges are often multiplied. Many islands have little or no infrastructure, and transportation is expensive and very often unreliable. People with disabilities often have to be transported to the mainland to access health care, rehabilitation services, or other specialized support.

AgrAbility for Africa is fighting to change that; hence, the organization staff will often run offshore support activities to enhance disability services outreach to farmers in their island homes. Currently, offshore missions have been intensified because of the demand.

Submitted by Mutumba Faisal