Current Projects & Initiatives
ADF programmes and projects advance disability rights across the continent by empowering, developing and advocating for African Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs). Working in alignment with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ADF initiatives strengthen the institutional capacity of national and sub-regional DPO federations, advocate for systemic inclusion in major multilateral development programmes, and amplify the collective voice of Africans with disabilities before the African Union and regional bodies.Empowering Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and driving policy reform, digital accessibility, and socio-economic inclusion across Africa.
SPADRA
Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Disability Rights in Africa through strategic continental alliances, policy advocacy, and capacity building for disability rights organisations.
We Can Work
Fostering inclusive economic participation and dignified employment opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities across African labor markets and enterprise initiatives.
Rights in Action
Translating international CRPD commitments and the African Disability Protocol into actionable legal policy reforms, monitoring implementation across member countries.
Digital Futures Programme
Bridging the continent's digital divide through accessible technology, ICT literacy, web accessibility standards, and assistive device innovation for African citizens.