About Us
We campaign for disabled rights to empower disabled people in Sierra Leone and the UK .
The story started 15 years ago
About us
Disabled International’s story began 15 years ago when Imambay Kamara established the Foundation to help support disabled people in Sierra Leone and to campaign for their rights.
Inspired by her own mother, who was severely disabled, Imambay founded Disabled International Foundation Sierra Leone (DIF-SIL) in 2008 with the aim of improving and seeking to make social change in the lives of people with disabilities. Since then Disabled International has become a pioneering organization through campaigning and advocacy work to ensure that disabled people and their families are treated with dignity and respect in society.
We fundraise to support a workspace in Freetown providing employment opportunities to disabled adults, many of whom were disabled during the war. Our work also involves giving support to disabled children by providing shelter, food and education. focus on gender equality.
Disabled International played a leading role in its campaigns that led to the passing of the 2011 Person with Disabilities act in Sierra Leone. Our continuous work also contributed to the strengthening of those hard-won rights for disabled people.
Disabled International foundation (DIF-SIL) is a privately funded, non-profit organization that is working through advocacy, skills training, development projects and education towards inequality and the empowerment of persons with disability.
Our main Goal right now is to complete our new school premises which is under construction, that will accommodate all of the disabled children! With the help of your donations we will be able to complete this sooner & continue to support & provide for them.
Our Mission
Disabled International’s mission is to improve the lives of disabled people in Sierra Leone and the UK so they can live with dignity, respect and independence as full members of society.
We provide disability support that helps individuals to learn new life skills to empower them to set new goals, take new opportunities and have greater freedom in their futures.
Disabled International Foundation Sierra Leone (DIF-SIL) follows the Social Model of Disability, recognizing that people are disabled more by poor design, inaccessible services and other people’s attitudes than by their impairment. This guides our work in promoting and campaigning for Independent Living.
We recognize the need for an inclusive approach which integrates disabled people fully into society, and the need to empower and involve disabled people in the formulation and implementation of social and economic development policies.
- Empower disabled people by providing resources within the community and promoting inclusiveness.
- Empower disabled people through capacity building.
- To promote disabled people’s rights and fight against discrimination experienced by disabled people
- To promote and cultivate the culture of peace
- To Be an effective advocate for the views, priorities and interests of disabled people. Influence policy and decision makers at all levels and to work with the government of Sierra Leone to promote the rights of disabled people.
- Increase the capacity of disabled youths through vocational skills training
- Raise awareness of disabled people
- Provide grants or start up kits to train physically challenged disabled youth for self-employment
- Advocate against the psyche of disability to be inability in our communities To ensure that disabled people can be involved in every walk of life.
Our Values
Disabled International’s core values are:
Caring
Responsiveness
Respectfulness
Our Causes
Your donation is the biggest part of our budget and makes a huge difference in the lives of these African children. Each donations matter, even the smallest ones. Donate $2( average price of coffee in the USA) and someone’s life will get better!
Empowering Disabled People
We empower disabled individuals in Sierra Leone, promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion for those with physical, sensory, and mental health challenges.
Health and Well-being
We support individuals with HIV/AIDS through care, resources, and advocacy, combating stigma and promoting policies that protect and uplift them.
Gender Equality and Child Protection
We advocate for women’s and children’s rights, fighting gender-based violence, FGM, child marriage, and abuse to create a safer, fairer future.