African Disability Forum
African Disability Forum (ADF) is the continental membership organization of Disabled Persons' Organizations (DPOs) in Africa. Formally established in 2014, ADF seeks to strengthen and unify the representative voices of Africans with disabilities, their families and organizations. The African continent is immense with great regional diversity, making it impossible for one organization to directly and fully reflect and represent such diversity.
Thus ADF includes and builds upon existing organizations, networks, capacities and successes. ADF does not replace any existing continental or sub-regional organization but invites all to be ADF members.
We strive to be inclusive and to engage and reflect the views of all existing pan-African, sub-regional and national federations of DPOs.
ADF is an independent, democratic organization, where representative DPOs are the members and decision-makers. ADF pays special attention to the involvement of women and youth with disabilities in all its structures and activities. The ADF governance structure is light with a 9-member Executive Council and a small ADF Office located in Addis Ababa.
Our Vision
An inclusive Africa where all persons with disabilities and their families have their rights and voices respected and participate actively in the life of their communities and nations.
Our Mission
To secure the rights and inclusion of all persons with disabilities in Africa, by building a stronger, more united and effective African disability movement and voice of persons with disabilities and their families.
Programmes & Projects
Empowering persons with disabilities across Africa through rights advocacy, economic inclusion, and inclusive service delivery systems.
Rights & Advocacy
SPADRA Project
Strengthening Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in Africa for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Economic Inclusion
We Can Work Program
Fostering economic empowerment, skills acquisition, and dignified employment opportunities for young women and men with disabilities across sub-Saharan Africa.
Inclusive Services
Rights In Action
An OPD-led advocacy initiative enabling disability rights movements across Africa to promote, protect, and advance human rights at national, regional, and international levels.
Latest News & Updates
Announcements & Job Opportunities
ADF Announces New Regional Initiative to Strengthen Disability Inclusion
The African Disability Forum has announced a new regional initiative designed to strengthen collaboration, advocacy and inclusive development across Africa.
End of Project Evaluation: SPADRA Main Phase
ADF is seeking a Lead Evaluator / Team to conduct an independent evaluation assessing the overall goal, results, and impact of the SPADRA project across Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, and Benin.
