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Türkiye and Syria 3/17/2023 Update

Through the rapid response Emergency Operations Center, GADRA has connected with multiple disability-led organizations (DLOs) in Türkiye and Syria and is currently actively supporting four DLOs who are working tirelessly to assist people with disabilities impacted by the earthquakes. GADRA…

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WID Mourns the Loss of Judy Heumann, WID Co-Founder and Disability Rights Icon

The World Institute on Disability is heartbroken that our co-founder, Judy Heumann, has died on March 4, 2023 at the age of 75. Judy was an incredible leader and activist fighting for the rights and opportunities of over a billion…

One Year Later: Ukraine Update

On the 1 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Fight for Right continues to work directly with and for Ukrainians with disabilities, fielding over 200,000 requests for assistance, and providing emergency aid to over 10,600 people. Over the…

Türkiye and Syria Update 2/15/2023

Last week, following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, the GADRA rapid response was activated and stood up their virtual EOC in preparation to support disabled people’s organizations (DLOs in the region. Already, GADRA has capitalized on its Global reach…

GADRA Activates to Support Disability-Led Organizations in Türkiye and Syria

GADRA activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to the February 6 earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. By supporting Disabled Person’s Organizations in the impacted region, GADRA expedites disability resources that are not provided by other humanitarian aid supply chains.…

November Update from Fight for Right in Ukraine

Fight for Right case managers have passed the threshold 5,000 Ukrainian people who have been helped with safe living places, essential daily needs, disability accommodations and needs, evacuations to safer locations in Ukraine, and international evacuations. GADRA continues to support…

The Adjustable Table

WID is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative, online series called the “Adjustable Table”. WID’s Adjustable Table is a 4-part web series of videos featuring conversations with multiply-marginalized leaders within the disability community. Each episode will be released…

October Updates from Fight For Right in Ukraine

Ukraine Evacuations Continue Fight For Right continues to evacuate people with disabilities from Ukraine. Support from GADRA and Nippon Foundation has allowed Fight For Right to purchase an accessible vehicle and enabled them to continue this invaluable work. Teplo Project:…

Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day with FFR + GADRA

GADRA is joining Fight For Right to Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. Join us as we spend the day with Ukrainians who are still fighting for every life. Hear unspoken stories, watch mostly invisible heroes, share tears of loss and happiness, celebrate…

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The Create Fund

WID has partnered with Shutterstock and the Global Alliance for Disability in Media and Entertainment (GADIM) to launch “The Create Fund” to offer $50,000 in grants and a guide to increase and diversify authentic portrayals of disabilities in Shutterstock’s content…

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