Kasim Rashid Sajjabi - Uganda
About Kasim
Kasim Rashid Sajjabi is an Ugandan disability scholar and advocate with over 25 years in the disability rights and justice field. He has worked with robust organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia and UK, invariably providing technical support to each OPD. The Fellow currently supports a Somalia NGO- Youth Peer Education Network (Y-Peer Somalia) as Technical adviser on a digital innovation Hub. Kasim enthusiastically takes up the fellowship offer at WID committed to promoting inclusion and justice for fellow persons with disabilities. He holds a master’s degree in community disability studies from the University College of London (UCL) United Kingdom. This is complemented with several professional certificates which include: a month-long training in disability and health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Disability inclusion in Humanitarian Programming at the KAYA Connect Humanitarian Academy.
About Kasim's Research:
Kasim's research aims to revolutionize the landscape of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in East Africa. The research seeks to shine a spotlight on the participation of Persons with Disabilities in Natural Resource Management (NRM) and disaster-related activities. By conducting a comprehensive case study, the aim is to generate compelling evidence that underscores the critical need for active involvement of marginalized individuals.
Through rigorous data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the research will not only highlight the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing and benefiting from Natural Resource Management initiatives and disaster management processes but also identify innovative solutions and best practices to foster their meaningful participation.
The goal is to advocate for inclusive policies, programs, and interventions that empower persons with disabilities to contribute effectively to disaster risk reduction efforts and sustainable development.