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Every project at MZUDO is designed with, by, and for women and girls with disabilities — driving inclusion across climate action, health, education, economic empowerment, and advocacy.

6
Active Projects
2,500+
Beneficiaries Reached
6
Districts Covered
4
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Active — Phase 2 — July 2025 Climate 2023 – 2026

Inclusion of Women & Girls with Disabilities in Climate Change Actions and Policies

Flagship project ensuring women and girls with disabilities are active participants in climate decision-making and disaster risk reduction across Northern Malawi.

Establish accessible platforms for OPDs to influence climate change decisions

Engage District Councils on inclusive disaster response planning

Train women with disabilities as community climate champions

Produce disability-inclusive climate policy briefs

Funder

Disability Rights Fund (DRF)

Beneficiaries

1,200+

Timeline

2023 – 2026

Districts

Mzuzu City, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay...

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Current & Completed Work

01
● Active
Climate
Phase 2 — July 2025 · 2023–2026

Inclusion of Women & Girls with Disabilities in Climate Change Actions and Policies

Flagship project ensuring women and girls with disabilities are active participants in climate decision-making and disaster risk reduction across Northern Malawi.

Mzuzu City Mzimba Nkhata Bay +3 more
Beneficiaries
1,200+
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✓ Completed
Advocacy
Completed · 2020–2024

Persons with Disabilities Act — Advocacy Campaign

A multi-year advocacy campaign that contributed to the passage of the landmark Persons with Disabilities Act by Malawi Parliament in December 2023.

Mzuzu City Lilongwe Blantyre
Beneficiaries
7,500+
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03
● Active
Education
Ongoing · 2022–2025

Inclusive Education Access for Girls with Disabilities

Advocating for accessible school environments, disability-friendly materials, and trained teachers across Northern Malawi to ensure no girl is left behind.

Mzuzu City Mzimba Rumphi
Beneficiaries
450+
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04
● Active
Health
Year 2 of 3 · 2023–2026

Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights for Women with Disabilities

Improving access to inclusive, non-discriminatory health services and sexual reproductive health information for women and girls with disabilities.

Mzuzu City Nkhata Bay Mzimba
Beneficiaries
600+
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05
● Active
Economic
Cohort 3 · 2021–2025

Women with Disabilities Economic Resilience Program

Building sustainable livelihoods through vocational training, savings groups, entrepreneurship mentoring, and linkages to inclusive financial services.

Mzuzu City Mzimba
Beneficiaries
280+
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06
● Active
Advocacy
Ongoing · 2021–Ongoing

Disability-Inclusive Research & Evidence Generation

Conducting participatory research with women and girls with disabilities to generate data that shapes policies, programs, and community development at local and national levels.

All 6 Districts
Beneficiaries
All Members
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Upcoming Activities

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26
Jul
2025
Climate 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mphatso Motel, Mzuzu

Advocacy Meeting — Climate Change & OPD Inclusion

Advocacy meetings with the District Council, Department of Climate Change, and Department of Disaster Management Affairs to establish accessible platforms for OPDs.

12
Aug
2025
Advocacy 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mzuzu CCAP Hall

Engagement Meeting — Disaster Response Planning

Meeting with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs and District Council to ensure continued engagement of OPDs in the review and implementation of the district disaster response plan.

05
Sep
2025
Health 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mzuzu Central Hospital, Conference Room

Health Workers Disability-Inclusive Care Training

Two-day training workshop equipping healthcare workers with skills and knowledge to provide non-discriminatory, accessible care to women and girls with disabilities.

Measuring
What Matters

We hold ourselves accountable through clear goals and regular monitoring. Here's where we stand across our key focus areas as of 2025.

Climate Action 78%
Education Access 62%
Economic Empowerment 71%
Health Services 55%
Policy & Advocacy 88%