In this episode, we explore the disability landscape in Zambia. We are discussing the challenges faced by people with disabilities, the importance of using respectful and inclusive language, and the impactful work World Vision Zambia is doing to empower individuals with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to society. We are joined by Doreen Chizyuka, a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist at World Vision Zambia, with a strong focus on disability advocacy.

This story is about Monygau, a 17-year-old boy in South Sudan who has a disability called cerebral palsy. It explains how the EMPOWER project helped him and others get a tricycle to go to school by themselves. The story shows how this support makes life easier for him and his family. It also discusses the challenges children with disabilities face in schools and how South Sudan is working to include all children in education.

World Vision's 2022 report highlights achievements and new commitments to children and persons with disabilities, showcasing progress and future goals

Meet Princess, a 7-year-old girl from Malawi who overcame disability challenges with World Vision's help and is now thriving in school.

How Early Childhood Education Shapes Development in Children with Disabilities World Vision Myanmar and Education Cannot Wait ECW

Meet Chancy, a 15-year-old boy with hydrocephalus who found new hope and independence through World Vision's Able to Thrive project.

In East Asia, millions of women, girls, and people with disabilities face persistent inequalities that limit their access to essential services and lifelong opportunities. An estimated 43 million children in the region live with disabilities, many of whom are denied education and healthcare. Poverty forces nearly 1 in 10 children into child labour across the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, 1 in 5 girls are married before their 18th birthday, hindering their education and increasing their vulnerability to poverty.

12% of refugees in Uganda live with some form of disability, with women, children, and the elderly being the most vulnerable. These individuals face significant barriers in accessing education, healthcare, and livelihoods.