17 January 2024 NEGATIVE attitudes and perceptions toward persons with disabilities have continued to be a barrier to their quest to achieve and enjoy independent living. The case of Mr. Derick Hope Bwalya Mulipa is one of determination and inspiration in the area of financial inclusion. Derick aged 35 is visually impaired and holds a Bachelor of Art in Education…
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 Grade 12 results were missing. In trying to follow up the case, his family learnt that there were a lot…
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 branded hand wash, 200 reusable face masks, 5 foot press hand wash facilities, 10 ordinary hand wash stands, four 4…
