Heidi Villikka, Autor bei Leave no one behind: Phase 4 (Handicap International Project Website)

Call for Expression of Interest: Stocktaking of the IASC Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action.

We are looking for a consultant or group of consultants for a comprehensive stocktake of the 2019 published IASC Guidelines on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action. The LNOB project, on behalf of the global Disability Reference Group, is commissioning a comprehensive stocktake of the 2019 published IASC Guidelines on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action. This […]

New Study: Disability Inclusion across OCHA’s Country Funds

Disability inclusion across the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has grown significantly. The number of persons with disabilities reached through OCHA’s Country Funds increased from 1.86 million in 2019 to more than 5.2 million in 2024. Their share among all people assisted rose from 7 percent to 19 percent. This […]

The Road to Inclusion: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Protection Programming and Coordination in North-East Nigeria

Have a look at our latest publication on disability inclusion in humanitarian action in north-east Nigeria. The report draws on field research conducted by our research partner, the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV). It examines both the progress made and the persistent gaps in integrating disability-inclusive approaches into protection efforts. […]

Phase 3-LNOB Project: Our Achievements Toward Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Action

The final evaluation of our Phase 3-Leave no one behind! -project confirms our significant contribution to advancing disability inclusion in humanitarian action across global and local levels. We are happy to share with you the highlights and achievements of the Phase 3 based on the external project evaluation. The Phase 3 was implemented from 2022 […]

Phase 4-LNOB: Project Kick-Off in Cameroon

The Phase 4-Leave no one behind! project kick-off workshop took place on 28th February 2025 at the UNFPA conference room in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The workshop marked the official start of the fourth phase of the project, which aims to enable the uptake of the IASC Guidelines on Disability-Inclusion for lasting impact through side-scaling & localization. […]

Meet Us at the Global Disability Summit 2025!

We are excited to announce that our project, “Phase 4 – Leave No One Behind!” (LNOB), will be presented at the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025. The third Global Disability Summit will take place this week, on April 2nd – 3rd, 2025, in Berlin. As a pre-event to the summit, the Civil Society Forum will […]

Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Response: A Comprehensive Two-Day Training in Nigeria

As part of our phase 3 project activities, a comprehensive two-day training on the concept and principles of disability inclusion as well as its significance in humanitarian programming was conducted in Nigeria last November. Participants were carefully drawn from International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) and National Non-Governmental Organizations (NNGOs). Held at the Redbola Hotel in Maiduguri, […]

Exciting News: Transitioning from Phase 3 to Phase 4!

As we approach the end of 2024, we are proud to announce the conclusion of Phase 3 of our Leave No One Behind! project. We want to express our gratitude, especially to our project partners, six pilot country teams, and all our cooperation parties, whose time, effort, and support made this phase a success. We […]

Uganda Concludes Phase 3-Leave no one behind! Project

The conclusion of the Phase 3 was marked by two impactful workshops held in Kampala and Kyaka. The workshops were attended by 115 participants, with 31 persons with disabilities contributing firsthand experiences and expertise. The event witnessed a balanced gender representation and participation from 23 Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and 25 partner organizations, […]

Wrap It Up: Learn, Reflect, Celebrate!

HI’s South Sudan team held a project closure workshop on 11th December 2024, at Juba Regency hotel, South Sudan, to reflect on and celebrate the successes of Phase 3. The workshop brought together in total 20 stakeholders, including the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, National and International Organizations, and Organizations of Persons with […]