Beiträge zum Thema General

Partnering with OPDs: Knowledge Exchange, Expertise Strengthening and Networking Among East African OPDs

From February 24–26, 2026, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) from South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, and Uganda gathered in Kampala for a Regional Peer Exchange Workshop, organized by our Phase 4- Leave No One Behind (LNOB) project together with African Disability Forum (ADF). The event focused on fostering cross-country learning, strengthening expertise, and networking to advance […]

From Commitment to Practice: Strengthening Disability Inclusion in WASH through the RAAL Lab Approach

From 10th to 12th February in Mogadishu, the Phase 4-Leave No One Behind! (LNOB 4) project team in Somalia/Somaliland organized and facilitated a three-day WASH Review, Adapt, and Action Learning Laboratory (RAAL Lab) workshop aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of WASH actors in the region. The workshop brought together 11 participants representing Organizations of […]

New Learning Papers Highlight Progress and Challenges in Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Action

The Disability Reference Group (DRG) has recently published two learning papers on the promotion of disability-inclusive humanitarian action and the involvement of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). These papers, developed with the support of the Leave no one behind! project, provide valuable insights for decision-makers, humanitarian actors, and OPDs. Promoting Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Coordination […]

Mapping of Online Humanitarian Platforms on Accessibility and Disability-Inclusive Content

Our project commissioned a mapping to analyse existing humanitarian information and resource-sharing websites. The study assessed the websites’ accessibility and the type of disability-inclusive content they offer. The study examined 12 major humanitarian platforms, identifying gaps and proposing practical solutions to improve accessibility and the availability of disability-inclusive resources. Humanitarian actors rely on comprehensive, structured […]

Phase 4 – Our 2025 Achievements and the Path Ahead

Humanitarian action is currently facing complex challenges, making it more important than ever to ensure that no one is left behind in crises. In 2025, the first year of Phase 4 – Leave no one behind!, we continued to work on advancing disability-inclusive humanitarian action in our 6 project countries and at the global level. […]

Building Together: Collaborations with OPDs Create Innovative Solutions for Disability-Inclusive WASH in South Sudan

In Wau, South Sudan, organizations are collaborating to ensure that no one is left behind when it comes to accessing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Our Phase 4-LNOB-Project has enabled partnerships between Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and WASH actors, creating solutions that respond better to the needs of persons with disabilities. Inclusive […]

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 […]

Uganda’s PSN Sub-Working Group Reawakens – A Transformative Milestone for Disability Inclusion Under LNOB

Uganda’s humanitarian coordination system has marked a major breakthrough with the revitalization of the Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) Sub-Working Group (SWG), a platform that had remained dormant since early 2023. Through deliberate leadership, persistent engagement, and strong partnerships under Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! (LNOB 4) project the PSN SWG has now […]

Together We Can Create Accessible WASH Facilities

The Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! project in South Sudan conducted a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for WASH Disability Focal Points in Wau, Western Bhar-El-Gazel State, South Sudan from 18th – 20th November 2025. The workshop brought together 14 WASH Disability Focal points drew from National and International non-governmental organizations, Government […]