Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative AWWDI

25/07/2025

LIVE: Capacity Building Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation for Women with Disabilities. Fully supported by Global GreenGrants Fund.

We’re LIVE!
Join us now for the One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation for Women with Disabilities, hosted by AWWDI with support from the Global GreenGrants Fund.

This session is focused on building knowledge, sharing practical strategies, and empowering women with disabilities to become climate champions in their communities.

Let’s make climate action inclusive, informed, and impactful!

24/07/2025

Happening Tomorrow! Join Us Live as We Build Climate Resilience for Women with Disabilities

Are you passionate about inclusion and climate justice? Then don’t miss our One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation happening tomorrow, 25th July 2025 at 9:00 AM.

This training, hosted by AWWDI with support from the Global GreenGrants Fund, is designed for women with disabilities and their allies. It will provide practical knowledge on how to adapt to climate change and be better prepared for its impact.

Venue: AWWDI page (Live Session)

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The flyer has a sky-blue gradient background and features the logos of AWWDI (Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative) and the Global GreenGrants Fund. The bold text reads:

“CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP: ONE-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION.”
Date: 25th July, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: AWWDI page (Live)

One version includes an illustration of diverse women with visible disabilities seated around a roundtable, symbolizing learning and dialogue. Contact details and social media handles are displayed at the bottom.

📲 Set your reminder, invite others, and let’s make climate action inclusive for all!

21/07/2025

Climate justice is incomplete without women with disabilities.

Across Nigeria, women with disabilities are disproportionately affected by floods, droughts, and rising temperatures—yet their voices are often excluded from climate solutions. At AWWDI, we believe inclusion is not optional. With support from the Global Greengrants Fund, we are empowering women with disabilities to lead, speak, and act for climate justice.

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The flyer has a white background with bold texts. At the top left, in red uppercase, it reads: TOGETHER FOR CLIMATE ACTION: Below that, in massive black font is the word EMPOWER. Underneath, in blue capital letters: WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES!
On the right side of the flyer are two logos:
– AWWDI's logo (a woman in a wheelchair inside an orange circle)
– The green leaf-shaped Global Greengrants Fund logo

Let’s build a future where no one is left behind.

20/07/2025

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HomeNews “From Exclusion to Enterprise” — AWWDI and UNFPA Empower Women with Disabilities Through Inclusive Business Training in FCT Yusuf Yahaya Kumo July 17, 2025 0 By Inclusive ReportersIn a major step toward inclusive economic development, the African Women with Disabilities Initiative (AW...

19/07/2025

Disability Does Not Mean Inability – These Beaded Bags Say It All

These stunning handcrafted beaded bags are more than just fashion statements—they are a celebration of resilience, talent, and the power of inclusion.

Each piece is delicately crafted by a man with visual impairment, whose hands skillfully weave elegance and strength into every bead. His story reminds us that disability does not limit creativity or purpose—it fuels it.

From the creamy pearl elegance to the vibrant green sparkle, these bags speak of patience, precision, and pure artistry. Whether you're dressing up for an event or looking for a unique everyday statement, these bags add a touch of class and inspiration.

Support ability. Buy uniqueness. Wear inclusion.

📩 Send us a DM to place your order or support his craft.

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The first image shows a rectangular beaded handbag made with champagne gold and white pearls. It has a firm, elegant structure with two round handles also made of white beads. The text above the bag reads “Elegant Beaded Bag” in a classy navy font.

The second image features a rounder handbag made with white and green beads. It has pearl-like handles and a golden zipper at the top. The caption above reads “NEW IN” and underneath it, “Handcrafted Beaded Bag” in a bold black font.

Inclusion is beautiful. Talent is universal. Let’s celebrate both.

16/07/2025

Empowering Women Through Inclusive Business Skills

AWWDI has officially launched the Inclusive Business Training for women in Zuma 2 Gaba Community Bwari Area Council, FCT — in partnership with UNFPA Nigeria.

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to economic inclusion and gender equity, ensuring women, especially those with disabilities, gain the skills and confidence to run sustainable small businesses.

In Nigeria and across the world, SMEs contribute over 40% to national GDPs, driving job creation and economic stability. Yet, too many women—particularly those living with disabilities—remain excluded from this growth due to systemic barriers and lack of access to opportunities.

Financial independence reduces vulnerability. When women earn income, they are less likely to experience abuse, more likely to access healthcare and education, and more empowered to make life decisions for themselves and their families.

We commend UNFPA for supporting this life-changing initiative and celebrate the resilience and determination of the women participating. With the right tools, they are not just surviving — they are thriving.

Together, we are investing in dignity, in resilience, and in a future where no woman is left behind.

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The photo shows a bright, airy training hall filled with seated women and a few men, many of whom are persons with disabilities. Some wear traditional colorful attire while others are in modest everyday clothes. A facilitator in a tie-dye outfit is seen standing and engaging with participants. In the background, a roll-up banner displays the logos of UNFPA and AWWDI, along with the project title promoting empowerment of women with disabilities in the FCT. The mood in the room is warm, interactive, and focused.

Inclusion is not charity — it's a right.

14/07/2025

AWWDI Pays Tribute to Former President Muhammadu Buhari

The Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) mourns the passing of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the government, and the people of Nigeria during this period of national mourning.

President Buhari’s signing of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018 in January 2019 remains a landmark moment in our country’s journey toward inclusion. By signing this law, he acknowledged the rights, dignity, and equal participation of over 25 million Nigerians with disabilities.

This Act laid the foundation for advancing accessibility, anti-discrimination protections, employment quotas, and the creation of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. It turned decades of advocacy into enforceable national policy. While challenges in implementation remain, the law stands as a lasting legacy of his leadership and a framework for generations to continue building a more inclusive Nigeria.

At AWWDI, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the spirit and letter of the Disability Act are fully realized in every community, policy, and institution. We honor President Muhammadu Buhari’s contribution to this vision of equity and inclusion for all.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

14/07/2025

Inclusive Business Training: Zuma 2 Gaba Bwari Community Women in Partnership with UNFPA