Representation and empowerment of persons with disabilities
Motivation commits to scaling up its work to support the number of disabled role models to act as champions in Kenya, India, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania.
Timeframe and/or implementation plan
We will do this through increasing the number of peer to peer trainings – where participants gain knowledge, skills and confidence to advocate for their rights -across these countries over the life of Motivation’s new strategy, 2018-2020. In the next 18 months we will also develop a peer support network globally.
Representation and empowerment of persons with disabilities
Motivation commits to exploring how direct digital communication platforms can better amplify the voice of, and champion the needs and rights of people with disabilities in their communities.
Timeframe and/or implementation plan
We will do this over the next 24 months, leveraging our partnership with University of West England.
Stereotypes, attitudes and behaviours
Motivation commits to providing increased support and capacity building to parents and carers of children with disabilities across Kenya, India, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania to ensure that they have the skills needed to care for their children,advocate on their behalf and ensure the fulfilment of their children’s rights.
Timeframe and/or implementation plan
We will do this by increasing the number of parent support groups we help to establish and the number of parent/carer trainings we provide to these groups,across these countries, over the life of Motivation’s new strategy, 2018-2020.