Common questions about disability advocacy.
Disability Youth Advocacy Network in Zimbabwe is a non-political youth organisation that lobbies for the empowerment and inclusion of youths with disabilities in governance and socio-economic development in Zimbabwe. The organisation approaches disability issues from a human rights perspective as a way of fighting the conventional welfarist approach towards disability issues.
Fostering empowerment of youths with disabilities in Zimbabwe towards social and economic development.
1. To advocate for disability-inclusive policies in Zimbabwe. 2. To generate a sense of responsibility among youth with disabilities through their involvement in pro-developmental community and national programs. 3. To increase the capacity of youth with disabilities through emphasising skills development for both personal growth and national development. 4. To offer livelihood skills to youth with disabilities for their self-sustainability.
To have an inclusive society in Zimbabwe which fosters empowerment of youths with disabilities towards social and economic development.
1. Probity – Commitment to the highest standards of probity by dealing in a fair and transparent manner with staff, partners, communities, and stakeholders. 2. Accountability – Accountability to all stakeholders for the resources entrusted and results towards meeting our mandate. 3. Inclusiveness – Use of a multi-sectoral approach to fulfil its vision by incorporating all stakeholders in addressing disability issues in Zimbabwe. 4. Teamwork – Belief in achieving much more through teamwork than individually.
1. Young women and men with disabilities aged 18-35 years.
2. Youth in post-secondary education.
3. Policymakers.
4. Business community.
5. Community leaders.