What We Do
Turning Disability Rights into Meaningful Participation
ZAFOD works to strengthen disability organisations and advance the rights of persons with disabilities across Zambia.
Through advocacy, capacity building, research and partnerships, we seek to ensure that commitments to equality are reflected in everyday experiences, public services and opportunities.
Our Approach
Our work is guided by the social and human rights models of disability.
We recognise that persons with disabilities experience exclusion when impairments interact with barriers in their environment. These barriers may include inaccessible buildings and information, discriminatory attitudes, institutional practices and limited opportunities to influence decisions.
We work to address these barriers while promoting dignity, individual choice and equal participation.
Our Overall Goal
To advance equitable support, effective protection of rights and the removal of barriers so that persons with disabilities can participate fully in public life.
Our Areas of Work
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Advocacy and Disability Rights
We advocate for laws, policies and practices that protect the rights of persons with disabilities and translate these commitments into meaningful change.
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Strengthening Disability Organisations
We support affiliated organisations to strengthen their leadership, organisational capacity and ability to represent the people they serve.
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Research and Evidence
We examine the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities and use evidence to inform advocacy, public dialogue and decision-making.
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Awareness and Inclusion
We challenge discrimination and misconceptions, promote accessibility and encourage communities and institutions to embrace disability inclusion.
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Partnerships and Collective Action
We connect disability organisations, public institutions, civil society and development partners to advance shared priorities.
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Our Contributions and Priorities
ZAFOD’s advocacy has supported efforts relating to disability policy, legislation and accessibility in Zambia.