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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Dec 6
ADD is a participatory grant-maker for #DisabilityJustice. We work in solidarity with disability justice movements to support them to thrive. We use our position and networks to facilitate the flow of resources and opportunities to disability justice movements in Africa and Asia.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 2d
"With the grant, we have been able to do advocacy & awareness of the African Disability Protocol, in the community & within government institutions & this has helped address discrimination and create more awareness about disability."

Read more about the fund: add.org.uk/djfw-2/
#DisabilityJustice
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 2d
Meet Felicity, the leader of WODAM, that supports women with disabilities in Ghana.

This is what she says about receiving funding.

“This is our first ever grant and we are very glad to have received it. The grant making process was very flexible and we have learnt a lot through it."
Felicity smiling while standing outdoors in front of a building with orange and brown walls. She is wearing a light-yellow top and patterned trousers.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 2d
Recently, grantees in Ghana under the #DisabilityJusticeFundForWomen met to build connections and share learning. This is a participatory fund designed by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania, to make sure it meets the real needs of disability justice activists.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 8d
Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for making part of this work possible.

Read more: add.org.uk/disability-j...

#DisabilityJustice #PostcodeLottery
Disability Justice Fund for Women Grantees - Uganda
The Disability Justice Fund for Women is a fund designed by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania, to make sure it meets the real needs of disability justice activists in these…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 8d
Meet grantees from Uganda under the Disability Justice Fund for Women.

Co-created by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda & Tanzania, the fund supports grassroots groups led by women with disabilities to advance justice and equality.

Read more: add.org.uk/disability-j...
Disability Justice Fund for Women Grantees - Uganda
The Disability Justice Fund for Women is a fund designed by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania, to make sure it meets the real needs of disability justice activists in these…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 10d
Leave a lasting legacy for disability justice.

Write your Will for free and help future generations of disability activists across Africa and Asia lead powerful movements for change.

Find out how: 👉 add.org.uk/legacy

#LegacyGiving #DisabilityJustice #WriteYourWillForFree
Legacy
When you give a Gift in your Will, you can support generations of disability activists in Africa & Asia. Over the last couple of years, we have received several legacies from loyal…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 17d
Meet Juliana one of the participants from our Disability Leadership Academy

In her story, she reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman with a disability pursuing leadership and how she overcame them with resilience.

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#DisabilityLeadership #DisabilityJustice
Juliana’s story
Juliana is the Executive Director of Voices of Women and Children with Disabilities in Ghana. She is taking part in ADD’s Global Disability Leadership Pilot that kicked off with an in-person week of…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 25
Join ADD International as a GDLA Facilitator to support the next generation of #DisabilityJustice leaders.

Estimated Time commitment: 9–12 hours per month (June–Oct each year)
Location: Open globally
Closing date: 22 October 9am UK time

Apply here: add.org.uk/gdla-facilit...

#ADDOpportunities
GDLA Facilitator.
As part of our strategic framework for 2024-2034, we have established the Global Disability Leadership Academy (GDLA), with the first cohort consisting of 15 Fellows from different countries.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 24
It’s #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf!

Celebrate deaf culture, learn a few signs, join events and help break barriers.

Read how Aneth, a young leader from Tanzania is supporting deaf women and advocating for disability justice: add.org.uk/fuwativa/

#DisabilityJustice #SignLanguageRights
FUWATIVA, Tanzania
An organisation of deaf women in Tanzania changing lives and advocating for equality.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 24
Thank you to everyone who donated to our #PowerOfCommunity appeal! With matched giving, your impact was double, helping restore dignity and create opportunities for persons with disabilities across Africa and Asia.

Find out more: add.org.uk/community/

#DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 22
Since the war in Sudan began, people with disabilities have faced displacement & loss of vital services.

With your support, disability-led organisations have been able to decide how the funds provided can be used.

Find out more: add.org.uk/sudan-crisis/

#DisabilityJustice #SudanCrisis
Sudan Crisis
The conflict in Sudan is affecting our ADD Sudan team, the organisations we work with, and the disabled people they represent. Many people are displaced and in need of basics like food…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 18
Disability justice activists around the world are calling for #FairerFundingForOPDs.

Ganesh, an activist from Guyana, shares how rigid grants exclude people with disabilities and why funders must be flexible.

Read more 👉 www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...

#DisabilityJustice
Fairer funding for organisations of persons with disabilities: a call for change | Bond
Why funders must stop seeing organisations for disabled people as high-cost options and start seeing them as vital partners in creating a fairer, more inclusive world.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 17
We’re hiring: Movement Liaison – Tanzania

Help strengthen disability justice movements, support participatory grant-making & build partnerships.

Closing Date: 29 Sept 2025, 9am UK time

Full details to apply: add.org.uk/movement-lia...

#DisabilityJustice #ADDOpportunities
Movement Liaison- Tanzania
Contract: Permanent full-time contract (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis). During 2025 we are trialling a 4-day working week...
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 13
🌟 Last chance to double your impact! 🌟

Today’s the final day of our #PowerOfCommunity appeal.

Every donation up to £5,000 will be matched, and it could help people with disabilities earn an income and live independently.

Donate now: add.org.uk/community/ #DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 11
Last week to support our #PowerOfCommunity appeal!

Every donation up to £5,000 will be matched to double your impact for #DisabilityJustice.

Donate now before time runs out: add.org.uk/community/

#MatchedGiving
The Power of Community
Around the world, disability justice activists, groups and organisations are leading the change they want to see for a more just and inclusive world. They know best how to work with and in their own…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 10
We’re seeking up to 4 new Trustees including a Treasurer + Safeguarding Focal Person to join ADD International’s Board.

Priority for applicants with disabilities. This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses are covered.

Apply by 30 Sept 2025.

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#DisabilityJustice
Seeking new trustees.
ADD International is seeking up to four new Trustees, including a new Treasurer and Safeguarding Focal person, to serve on its Board as existing Trustees step down after serving their full terms.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 9
We are hiring an IT Manager!

This is a new role leading on IT systems across ADD — from auditing current systems, improving accessibility and security, to shaping future policy (including AI).

Find the full details and how to apply: add.org.uk/it-manager/

#DisabilityJustice #ADDOpportunities
IT Manager
Contract: Fixed Term 1 year contract (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis). We are currently trialling a 4-day working week for...
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 8
Final week of our #PowerOfCommunity appeal!

Every gift you give will be matched (up to £5,000) doubling your impact. Your gift could help disabled women like Biira and Jenipher in Asia and Africa improve their livelihoods.

Donate today add.org.uk/community/

#DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 8
We’re hiring: Head of Grant Making Operations

Lead a global team supporting disability-led grant-making.

Location: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda or UK
Deadline: 24 Sept 2025

Details & apply 👉 add.org.uk/head-of-gran...

#DisabilityJustice #ADDOpportunities
Head of Grant Making Operations
Contract: Full time and permanent contract (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis). During 2025 we are trialing a 4-day working…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 4
Support groups like BUDWA doing incredible work to help people with disabilities in their communities. More people need support than they can reach — your gift can help, and it will be doubled (up to £5k).

Donate: add.org.uk/community/

Juliet’s story: add.org.uk/juliet/

#PowerOfCommunity
An image of Juliet and text that says "I advocate for other women with disabilities. In advocating for our rights, in amplifying our voices, we are seeing some real positive change. It is working." JULIET, DISABILITY JUSTICE LEADER, UGANDA.
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 2
We’re hiring: Interim Communications Coordinator

Help us share grantee stories, amplify their messages & create content for fundraising and influencing.

Are you passionate about storytelling for disability justice?

Apply now: add.org.uk/communicatio...

Deadline: 22 Sept 2025, 9am UK time
Communications Coordinator
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months contract (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis). We are currently trialling a 4-day working week…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 2
In 2023 we piloted a #ParticipatoryGrantMaking round with young disability justice activists in Tanzania.

In this video, they share barriers to funding and why decision-making should be led by young leaders with disabilities themselves.

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRk7...

#DisabilityJustice
Participatory Grantmaking
YouTube video by Youth Disability
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Sep 1
BUDWA is helping mothers access baby immunisations.

“I’m a survivor of polio… when I know someone has been immunised, I just feel very happy.” – Juliet, BUDWA leader.

This is the #PowerOfCommunity.

Donate today: add.org.uk/community/

#DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving
The Power of Community
Around the world, disability justice activists, groups and organisations are leading the change they want to see for a more just and inclusive world. They know best how to work with and in their own…
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Aug 27
Double your impact for disability justice!

Every gift you give will be matched up to £5,000, supporting disabled people to build sustainable livelihoods.

Donate today: add.org.uk/community/

#DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving #PowerOfCommunity
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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · Aug 26
Cuts to aid spending are affecting disability justice, but organisations like BUDWA are using the #PowerOfCommunity to make real and lasting change. Show your support for disability justice and donate today: add.org.uk/community/

#DisabilityJustice #MatchedGiving
The Power of Community
Around the world, disability justice activists, groups and organisations are leading the change they want to see for a more just and inclusive world. They know best how to work with and in their own…
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