The CBR Africa Network (CAN) is pleased to invite its members, partners, and stakeholders to participate in the second edition of the IDDC OPD Dialogues webinar series, scheduled for 30 June 2026.
Under the theme, “Equity in Action: Fairer Funding Models for a Localized Agenda,” the webinar will bring together Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), international NGOs, development partners, and funders to discuss how funding systems can better support localization and disability-inclusive development.
The dialogue will explore critical questions including:
What does meaningful localization look like in practice?
How can unrestricted funding strengthen OPDs?
What are the barriers to equitable funding?
How can funders and international partners foster more balanced and sustainable partnerships?
Event Details
Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 12:00–14:00 GMT | 14:00–16:00 CEST | 08:00–10:00 EDT
Speakers
Mary Keogh, CBM Global Advocacy Director and Chair of IDDC
Catherine Hyde Townsend, Senior Advisor for Disability Inclusion, Ford Foundation
Lena Bheeroo, Head of Philanthropic Partnerships and Influencing, ADD International
Gaudence Mushimiyimana, Co-founder and Executive Director, UNABU Rwanda
Kenneth Echiche, State Chairman, JONAPWD Nigeria
Moderator: Scader Louis, Co-Founder, Spinal Injuries Association of Malawi
Accessibility
The webinar will provide International Sign Language Interpretation and Live English Captioning, with automatic translation available in over 30 languages.
We encourage all CAN members and partners to join this important conversation and contribute to advancing equitable funding and stronger local leadership within the disability movement.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dq3p5XacQz6dDx8ewNyPig#/registration
