About ADA
Since 2003
The African Disability Alliance (ADA), formerly known as the Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disability (SADPD) was established in 2003. The organisation’s name was changed in 2014 to highlight a new phase in development as a disability-led coalition and technical agency. Since its inception, ADA has been influencing policy and advocacy efforts in disability across Africa.
VISION
ADA envisions an African continent where persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights.
MISSION
The organisation's mission is to uphold its commitment as a knowledge-based entity, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders to promote disability rights and inclusive development
Our Expertise
Africa Disability Alliance (ADA) specialises in advancing disability inclusion in Africa through innovative strategies that engage regional, continental and international stakeholders.
ADA has played a crucial role in shaping policies including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the African Union’s Africa Disability Protocol (ADP) and the Model Disability Law (MDL) which are rooted in inclusive development and the mainstreaming of disability work across all sectors.
ADA's focus also includes promoting political and technical leadership for persons with disabilities, moving policies to practice and fostering alliance building to ensure inclusive planning and resource allocation at all levels.
The organisation is a reservoir of information and best practices related to all aspects of disability work and human rights, including research / gathering of evidence, formulation of sectoral disability objectives / output / indicators and strengthening of advocacy / lobbying ability of DPOs and other civil society organisations.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY INFLUENCE
EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSION
RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
ADA works with governments and development partners to integrate disability into policies, legislation and development plans
We support the self-determination and empowerment of rights-holders, advocating for equal opportunities and access to services
We provide policy-level expertise and examples of good practice to support policy formulation, programming and implementation processes
ADVOCACY AND POLICY INFLUENCE
ADA works with governments and development partners to integrate disability into policies, legislation and development plans
EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSION
We support the self-determination and empowerment of rights-holders, advocating for equal opportunities and access to services
RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
We provide policy-level expertise and examples of good practice to support policy formulation, programming and implementation processes
Contact Us
info@africadisabilityalliance.org
+27 12 348 9095
info@africadisabilityalliance.org
+27 12 348 9095