Webinar Invitation: Sustaining Disability Inclusion – From Research to Practice

Webinar Invitation: Sustaining Disability Inclusion – From Research to Practice Date: 12 May 2026 ,Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST , Format: Online Webinar , Language: English with Live French Translation , Participation: Free

Breaking down Barriers invites disability inclusion practitioners, OPDs, NGOs, policymakers, donors, and development partners to attend an insightful webinar on sustaining Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) programmes.

Why Attend?
Across the world, CBR and CBID programmes are improving the lives of persons with disabilities and advancing inclusion. However, ensuring sustainability beyond donor support remains a major challenge.

This webinar will share practical lessons and evidence-based approaches drawn from:

• • • A global survey across 25 countries
    • A literature review
    • In-depth research from Zambia, Rwanda, and Cameroon

Participants Will Learn:

• • The five key factors influencing sustainability in CBR/CBID programmes
  • Conditions that enable programme uptake and long-term success
  • How civil society programmes can strengthen public systems
  • Participatory sustainability planning tools
  • Practical recommendations for NGOs, OPDs, governments, and donors

Featured Speakers
Dr. Thomas Mtonga – University of Zambia
Willem Elbers – Radboud University, Netherlands

Research contributions from:
Shishemwe Mwale
Joseph Muyandamutsa
Jacques Chirac Awa
Join the Webinar
📍 Zoom Meeting ID: 896 7426 1201
🔑 Passcode: 393797

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We look forward to your participation as we explore sustainable approaches to disability inclusion worldwide