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About Us
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) is a pan-African, women-led and disability-led regional network established in 2002. We are committed to confronting and transforming the deeply rooted and intersectional discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities across the continent.
From grassroots mobilization to international advocacy, DIWA brings together national and regional organizations from Central, East, West, North, and Southern Africa—amplifying one powerful collective voice for inclusion, rights, and gender equality.
Originally a subcommittee under the Pan African Federation of the Disabled (PAFOD), DIWA gained full independence and was formally registered in Malawi in 2012 under the Trustees Incorporation Act.
Our Objectives
- Advocate for inclusive laws, policies, and practices at national and regional levels.
- Provide platforms for networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
- Build the leadership skills and confidence of women and girls with disabilities.
- Generate and disseminate evidence-based research to guide policy and interventions.
- Promote the representation of women with disabilities in decision-making spaces.
- Strengthen national and sub-regional organizations for women with disabilities.
- Advance social, political, and economic inclusion across Africa.
Our Impact in Numbers
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Karom BorosFounder 
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Sumi ParvinVolunteer
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Robi IslamManeger
