These guidelines have been developed to respond to an existing gap in child safeguarding practices, which often fail to recognize the specific requirements and adaptations needed to ensure the safety of children with disabilities. The guidelines build on consultations with children and youth with disabilities as well as experience from over 20 organisations. They serve […]
The 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Africa Conference will be held from 9th to 12th September, 2024 at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel Entebbe, Uganda. The conference is convened by the CBR Africa Network (CAN) and hosted by Government of Uganda led by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD) in conjunction […]
Introducing our new participatory fund. The Disability Justice Fund for Women is a fund for local organisations in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda supporting the African Disability Protocol (ADP) and strengthening movements of women with disabilities. This fund has been designed by a team of women disability activists from those countries. How can I find out […]
UGANDA COMMITS TO ACCELERATE INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN DECENT WORK,REFUGEE RESPONSES AND DIGITAL SPACE. Speaking on the thematic area cooperation for technology and inclusive future at the conference in New York Asamo said its critical for the Government of Uganda and steps are being made towards realisation. “For instance according to Uganda Communication […]
The ILO Global Business and Disability Network’s side event at the 17th Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – co-sponsored by the United Nations Global Compact and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – will highlight latest good corporate […]
In collaboration with Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD), CAN is planning a series of online training workshops for members who would like to learn more about how to develop their CBR/CBID Networks as one of our core strategic objectives is to support the development of Community Based Rehabilitation/Community Based Inclusive Development (CBR/CBID) Networks. Such networks […]
Enhancing Disability Inclusive Policy Planning and Implementation on Gender Based Violence in Nairobi City County, Kenya. This policy brief highlights the disproportionate impact of Gender Based Violence (GBV)on persons with disabilities and identifies systemic barriers that hinder effective prevention and response measures.
In 2024, Community Based Rehabilitation marks its 45th anniversary. Based on its multisectoral nature, CBR is increasingly evolving to Community-Based Inclusive Development. The conference will enhance shared learning for improved service delivery for Persons with Disabilities Vist Our 7thconference page for more details on registration and abstracts call
Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network (CAN) is inviting you to update your membership. Please note that: Membership to CAN is open to any individual, group or organization/association that desires to contribute to improving the well being of Persons with Disabilities and subscribes to the values and objectives of the organization.
