Our Core functions
As an organisation promoting information sharing across the continent, our programmes are categorised into themes such as CBR Africa Conferences, Writing workshops, Publication, Website and the media (including both traditional and new media).
CBR /CBID DIALOGUE
CBR Global Network (CGN) along with CBR regional Networks have organized 5 regional dialogues. Stakeholders in disability, rehabilitation and inclusive development are invited to participate in the dialogue. They are encouraged to attend all the 5 dialogues. However, they may choose the dialogue they are most interested in. VIST THIS LINK FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE […]
Publications/Books
CAN has alot of Publications/Books which have been publish by various members. FIND ALL THE PUBLICATION / BOOKS
The 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) /Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Africa
The 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) /Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Africa Conference is organized by CBR Africa Network (CAN) and hosted by the Government of Uganda spearheaded by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). This three-day CBR/CBID Africa conference will provide a platform for various stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas […]
CBR/CBID Upcoming Events
AFRICA DISABILITY DIGITAL INCLUSION SUMMIT 2025
1st East African Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education (EACDIHE)
CAN in collaboration with the Norwegian Association of Disabled invite you
FATO INFO Feb.2025 – Vol.5
Africa is currently facing a period of increasing socioeconomic and health challenges. The growing need for rehabilitation and assistive technologies contrasts with the scarcity of resources, making a concerted and efficient approach more urgent than ever. In this context, the African Federation of Rehabilitation Professionals (FATO) reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing the sector, relying on […]
Improve Our Support Systems -World Down Syndrome Day
The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide. All governments are urged to Improve the Support Systems for persons with Down Syndrome. What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March every year. It is a global awareness day which […]
The CRPD 32nd session runs from 3-21 March 2025
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States parties. Throughout this session, it will hold constructive dialogues with, and issue Concluding Observations on, Tuvalu 🇹🇻, Dominican Republic🇩🇴, Vietnam🇻🇳, Canada🇨🇦, European Union🇪🇺 and Palau🇵🇼. Worldwide, there are an estimated […]
The World Hearing Forum
The World Hearing Forum, with over 200 members, drives a global advocacy initiative that provides a common platform and narrative for all stakeholders to collaborate and raise awareness about the need and means for ear and hearing care through its 5 workstreams: (1) Make Listening Safe, (2) World Hearing Day, (3) Changemakers (4) External Relations Members Engagement, to achieve […]
The recruitment process for the regional representatives on the International Advisory Board of CAN was completed successfully
On the 9-12th September 2024, CBR Africa network held the 7th CBR/CBID Africa conference that took place at the Imperial resort beach hotel Entebbe, Uganda. During which the General Assembly was conducted on the 11th and 12th/9/2024 where members agreed to have five regional representatives for the International Advisory Board from the five regions of […]
I S S U E J A N 2 0 2 5- A GLOBAL ADVOCATE FOR REHABILITATION, INCLUSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Rehabilitation International Newsletter! In this issue, we bring you several key highlights: A 100-day Interim Report from the RI President, outlining advocacy principles, commissions, committees, task forces, the Youth Forum,membership updates, and more. A report on a project aimed at promoting inclusive education in Zambia, titled “Promoting […]
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