Our Impact in the community
Health & Reproductive Rights Impact
AGYW Reached
Adolescent girls and young women with disabilities accessed gender-responsive healthcare and GBV services.
Safe Spaces
Disability-friendly corners established, serving 19,700 girls and young women with comprehensive support.
Health Workers
Trained on human rights approaches, sign language, and inclusive service delivery for lasting change.
Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods
Building Financial Resilience
1K
Goats Distributed
Distributed to help women rebuild livelihoods post- COVID-19 through sustainable farming.
16K
Children Treated
Children with disabilities received treatment, rehabilitation, and assistive technology for independence
17K
Education Level
Children with disabilities received treatment, rehabilitation, and assistive technology for independence
65
Internship Secured
Individuals secured internships, gaining valuable professional experience
23
Meaningful Employment
Individuals gained meaningful employment, securing financial independence.
27
Parent Support Groups
Formed and linked to government anti-poverty programs, strengthening family support systems
Three Pillars of Transformative Change
Policy Impact and Legal Framework Development
Legislative Achievements
Over 25 years, IDIWA has successfully influenced the enactment of Ordinances covering education, sexual reproductive health, employment, gender-based violence, and climate justice.
These legal frameworks serve as critical references for disability-inclusive planning in targeted districts, ensuring women and girls with disabilities have protected rights and accessible services
Budget Advocacy
19 budget lines were created as a result of 23 position papers and alternative OPD budgets presented by GYWD to the local government authorities during planning meetings and budget conferences, demonstrating the power of inclusive participation in governance
Justice and Protection: GBV Case Resolution
Communities increasingly witness harmonious relationships and reduced GBV cases. Our trained paralegals are recognized as trusted first responders, with communities actively seeking their intervention and mediation in violence cases.
250
GBV Cases Prosecuted
Successfully supported through judicial courts and alternative dispute resolution
500
Trained Paralegals
Core team serving as first responders to sexual and gender-based violence
25
Serious Crimes
Rape, defilement, land and property cases resolved through legal channels
Promoting Accessibility
These accessibility improvements ensure women and girls with disabilities can access essential services with dignity. Sign language interpretation has been provided during court proceedings, breaking communication barriers in the justice system.
47
Access Ramps Built
At SGBV service centers including health facilities, schools, police stations, and courts
37
Wheelchairs Procured
Enhancing mobility and independence for women and girls with disabilities
32
Medical Equipment
Adjustable labor beds and examination couches for disability-friendly healthcare