Beiträge zum Thema Pilot Countries

Regional East Africa iWASH Training promotes disability-inclusive WASH Programming

In a significant step toward fostering disability-inclusive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programming, 21 regional WASH actors from 12 organizations recently gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a practical iWASH training. The workshop, held over four days, brought together participants from Kenya, Sudan/South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia, including representatives from UN agencies and national and […]

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Understanding Barriers for Refugees with Disabilities in Nakivale, Uganda

A new situational analysis by our OPD partner NUDIPU highlights the daily challenges faced by refugees with disabilities in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. The findings call for stronger disability-inclusive humanitarian action. As part of Phase 4 – Leave no one behind! (LNOB 4), the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)– a local Organization […]

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OPD representatives from East Africa laugh and wave in front of a presentation at a peer-exchange event.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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WASH Disability Inclusion Focal Points reviewing assessment tool during ToT workshop at Universal Gap hotel, Wau, Western Bhar-El-Gazel, South Sudan on 20th November 2025

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 […]

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