Garowe, Somalia – December 3, 2024 – Over 120 leaders, activists, and artists gathered at Dream Point Hotel to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), celebrating the talents and rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) under the theme: “Amplifying the…
Garowe/Qardho, Somalia – August 2024 – A three-day grassroots campaign reached 15 remote villages across Puntland, mobilizing communities to champion disability rights and bring out-of-school children with disabilities into classrooms. Campaign Impact at a Glance ✅ 15 villages engaged across two districts (Garowe…
Garowe/Qardho, Somalia – June 2024 – A three-day outreach campaign across 15 TOFI-supported schools in Puntland has sparked a new wave of commitment to inclusive education, engaging parents, teachers, and school leaders in identifying and supporting learners with disabilities. Campaign Highlights…
Garowe, Somalia – May 18, 2024 – Forty-six parents and caregivers (37 women, 9 men) gathered for a transformative one-day workshop to strengthen support systems for children with disabilities, building on 2023’s successful screening program. Key Workshop Achievements ✅ 46 family profiles updated…
Garowe, Somalia – May 8-9, 2024 – Fifteen disability rights advocates (8 women, 7 men) gathered at New Rays Hotel for a transformative two-day workshop on inclusive education, equipping DPOs with vital advocacy tools and strategies. Workshop Highlights 📚 Day 1: 🤝 Day…
*Garowe, Somalia – April 30, 2024* – Thirty-two disability rights advocates (17 women, 15 men) gathered at New Rays Hotel for a transformative training on disability rights and inclusive advocacy. The session included strong representation from persons with disabilities (8 mobility,…
Garowe & Qardho, Somalia – August 20, 2024 – In a significant push for inclusive education, the Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON) in partnership with Save the Children completed a comprehensive disability screening program across TOFI-supported schools, benefiting 75 children in…