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:
- CRPD & disability rights deep-dive
- Policy gap analysis in Somali education
- Hands-on advocacy plan development
🤝 Day 2:
- Best practices for inclusive classrooms
- DPO alliance-building strategies
- Personalized action plan creation
Participant Diversity
👥 15 Total Attendees:
- 2 with visual impairments
- 3 with physical disabilities
- 1 with hearing disability
- 9 allies without disabilities
Tangible Outcomes
✅ 15 customized advocacy plans created
✅ New DPO networks established
✅ CRPD knowledge gap reduced by 78% (per participant surveys)
“Now I can effectively challenge school barriers facing children with disabilities,” shared Asha, a participant with physical disability.
Next Steps
➡️ Monthly OPDs coordination meetings
➡️ 3 regional advocacy campaigns planned
➡️ Follow-up training scheduled for August
