We are excited to introduce the incredible fellows under our Global Disability Leadership Academy that happened this year in April in Kenya.
Read their stories, be inspired, and help amplify their voices: add.org.uk/leadership-a...
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Today, wrapped up the first in-person phase of our #GlobalDisabilityLeadershipAcademy.
We are excited to continue the journey online with ongoing mentorship, and peer learning. And we are already dreaming of coming together again in person to keep building momentum and community. #GDLA2025
As the first phase of the #GlobalDisabilityLeadershipAcademy ends today, Muhammed from Sierra Leon shares how he feels and what he will do for disability justice and leadership.
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The first in-person phase of ADD's #GlobalDisabilityLeadershipAcademy ends today.
Cebile, from Eswatini in South Africa shares her hopes and plans after the first phase of the academy.
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Thank you to the incredible organisations who welcomed us and shared their journeys. This is how we grow together.
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“When I sing, I’m not just performing, I’m leading with my voice. Music lets me speak truth, build pride, and show that disability and leadership belong in the same sentence." Salama
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She is passionate about singing and has composed three songs about disability justice and restoring hope for persons with disabilities.
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A light fun moment at the #GlobalDisabilityLeadershipAcademy today.
In the video, Salama from Uganda excited the room with her beautiful voice while she gave an energizer by singing one of her songs called “Disability should be a concern for everybody.”
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Day three has had them actively engaged in group discussions to discuss and review the online mentorship sessions that will be used to engage them after. This approach ensures the sessions are relevant, accessible, and truly supportive of each participant’s growth as a leader. #GDLA2025
Mahfuzur in a white t-shirt, holding a microphone.
"I want to do social media campaigns that call for the inclusive employment of persons with disabilities.”
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"I decided to contest, and I got a lot of feedback from fellow students that I would not go through. Surprisingly, I won and got into leadership. I want to use my position to encourage fellow persons with disabilities to take on leadership and voice their concerns for change.” #GDLA2025
