United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities
International Day of People with Disabilities - 3 December
International Day of People with Disabilities - 3 December
This year's theme is: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities"
In 1992 the UN proclaimed the International Day of People with Disabilities (to be held on 3 December annually) which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
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Here are some live projects happening across the partnership:
- Read from WV Guatemala - and see how SDG 16 & SDG 17 were achieved in Luis' story through Youth Networks despite an Impairment
- Read from WV Malawi - how they seek to achieve The challenge of providing education for all children – insights from Malawi - Please take the time to hear from Emily, Falida, Mable and Steve.
- Read from WV Ethiopia - how Muna and Miheret fight for Inclusive Education
- Read how Four mobile applications can lower barriers for children with disabilities and close gaps in SDG achievement
Check out what World Vision Education is doing ...
Did you know?
- World Vision Albania provided 10,090 hours to 120 children in 14 schools-of specific services with education plans within a developmental space and 216 children with disabilities received mobile services within their homes (accounting for 7,835 in total ranging from speech therapy, physiotherapy, developmental therapy and psycho social support
- World Vision Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza - 15% of 5–17-year-old children have disabilities - read more in the JWG Factsheet
- World Vision Nepal - 618 teachers trained on inclusive pedagogy
Useful Guides
- Playful Parenting Booklets - Ideas for parents and caregivers to support their young child's physical, cognitive and social-emotional development, divided into helpful sections based on a young child's developmental milestones.
- Guides for Toys, Games and Other Learning Resources - Ideas to promote fun into - literacy, numeracy, physical, and socio-emotional development
Watch how Luis is following his dreams
