The SOS Children’s Village together with its co-applicants the Disability Rights Watch (DRW), Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI) and SOS Kinderdorf Austria – as implementing partners – have integrated Covid-19 prevention measures in their ongoing activities in Eastern Province of
From Despair to Hope. Danny Apuleni shares his story.
By Bruce Chooma – DRW Danny Apuleni a 21 years old visually impaired ambitious young man completed his secondary school at Rusangu Secondary School in 2017. He was expectant of good results but was shocked when he learnt that his
FIGHTING COVID 19 IN THE COMMUNITIES
On 5th August, 2020, Disability Rights Watch made a donation of COVID 19 prevention and information materials to the Provincial Administration targeted at Chipata and Chadiza Districts. The intervention worth 5, 000 Euros consists of over one thousand bottles of
COVID 19 versus Communication Modes and Language for Persons with Disabilities
This piece of writing depicts the real situation of different categories of persons with disabilities who remain at risk of being infected by the Corona virus. This is not only a threat to persons with disabilities but also care givers
Addressing Persons with Disabilities and those Working with them during the COVID-19 Emergency Situation MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RESPONSES TO COVID-19
It is common knowledge that in times of emergencies, including health emergencies, persons with disabilities, among other groups who are vulnerable are usually affected differently. Their mental health is usually affected negatively. It is not only the mental health of
Disability Inclusive Community Action: COVID-19 Matrix Responses for Disabled People’s Organisations
NEW COVID-19 Practical support and suggestions CBID Initiative 27 March 2020
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network-CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) PANDEMIC Toolkit
WHAT DOES THE TOOLKIT CONTAIN?Featured Resources Quarantine in COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement in COVID-19 Reducing Stigma in COVID-19 Human Rights in COVID-19 COVID-19 & Front-line Health Care Responders MHPSS Interventions in Health Contexts Addressing Gender Issues in COVID-19
VACANCY: INTERN- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
VACANCY: INTERN – FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Disability Rights Watch invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment as an intern in the DRW establishment for an initial 6 months. PURPOSE To manage the program funds and
THE 2019 NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (PICTURES)
“INCLUSIVE EDUCATION-MAKING THE FUTURE ACCESSIBLE“