Bosaso, Puntland – October 2024The Puntland Disability Organization Network (PDON), in partnership with Save the Children and under the NORAD Framework Program, successfully convened a one-day workshop on October 12, 2024, at Jubba Hotel, Bosaso. The event brought together 30…
Bosaso, Puntland – October 10, 2024A major milestone in the fight for disability inclusion in Somalia was marked this week as stakeholders gathered in Bosaso for a two-day advocacy workshop focused on the enactment of the Somali Disability Act and…
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, Puntland – December 10, 2021From August to December 2021, the Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON), with funding from Save the Children under the NORAD Program, led a high-impact awareness campaign to amplify the voices of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
Garowe, Puntland – October 12, 2021In a united call for inclusion, the Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON), alongside local educators, community leaders, and DPO representatives, hosted a two-day workshop from October 11–12, 2021, focused on advocating for the right of…
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…