Disability
Community Nutrition and Health Activity Equity Gap Analysis
The Community Nutrition and Health Activity (CNHA) conducted an equity gap analysis to investigate the existing inequities in health and nutrition outcomes within its target areas in Bangladesh. This analysis aimed to identify not only the current inequities but also the underlying reasons for these disparities. Using USAID’s Unofficial Guidance to an Equity Gap Analysis, the CNHA team defined desired outcomes, assessed differential health and nutrition outcomes among various population groups through secondary data, and conducted stakeholder consultations with marginalized groups to understand the reasons behind these inequities. The findings highlighted that individuals in the two lowest wealth quintiles face significant barriers to accessing health care services, with persons with disabilities particularly excluded. Stakeholder consultations revealed issues such as lack of respectful care from community health care providers, restrictions on women's mobility, and inadequate participation in government safety net programs.
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Adolescent Girls’ Education in Somalia (AGES) Impact Brief
The Adolescent Girls’ Education in Somalia (AGES) project is an ambitious six-year initiative (2018-2024) funded by FCDO’s Girls’ Education Challenge and USAID, which aims to boost learning outcomes and positive transitions for ultra-marginalized girls living in conflict-affected areas of Somalia. To date, AGES has enabled 90,698 ultra-marginalized girls and female youth to access quality education responsive to their needs. AGES enrolled 67,509 girls in ABE and NFE in 2019-23. Read More...
7th Pacific Regional Conference on Disability
Video with interviews with some of the forum's participants.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ravvpwL8Woubq6ARNSJYuCKV1_96s8oD/view
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Mid-Term Evaluation of the Hamzari Resilience Food Security Activity in Niger – Volume II
The Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) of the Hamzari Resilience Food Security Activity represents a crucial assessment of the program's effectiveness and impact in addressing food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable populations in Niger. This evaluation, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), aims to comprehensively analyze the implementation strategies, outcomes, and overall quality of the Hamzari program, which operates within a multi-faceted framework designed to improve food security and nutrition for marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
The MTE serves as a critical tool for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the program's interventions, exploring areas of success while also pinpointing challenges that may hinder progress. By focusing on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the evaluation aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing program design and delivery in the remaining years of implementation. Key objectives include assessing service delivery quality, identifying intended and unintended changes in target communities, and evaluating the efficiency of cross-sectoral strategies, particularly those addressing gender and youth engagement.
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The MTE serves as a critical tool for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the program's interventions, exploring areas of success while also pinpointing challenges that may hinder progress. By focusing on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the evaluation aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing program design and delivery in the remaining years of implementation. Key objectives include assessing service delivery quality, identifying intended and unintended changes in target communities, and evaluating the efficiency of cross-sectoral strategies, particularly those addressing gender and youth engagement.
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ESTUDIO DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA SITUACIÓN SOCIOECONÓMICA Y DE SALUD DE LASPERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DEL DISTRITO DE SAN MARCOS-ANCASH
El estudio diagnóstico se desarrolló en el marco de la alianza estratégica entre CARE Perú y Antamina, con el objetivo de diagnosticar la situación socioeconómica y de salud de las personas con discapacidad, del distrito de San Marcos (provincia de Huari, Ancash) basándonos en el modelo social de la discapacidad, el cual reconoce que, “la discapacidad es una construcción social y que las deficiencias no deben considerarse un motivo legítimo para denegar o restringir los derechos humanos” (ONU, 2018). Read More...
Fiji Gender, Disability and Inclusion Analysis COVID-19 and TC Harold
The COVID-19 pandemic declared by the World Health Organisation on 11 March 2020 is presenting tremendous challenges globally due to its devastating impacts. While Fiji only had 18 cases of COVID-19, all of whom have recovered, the economic and social outcomes are significant and will be felt for years to come. The closure of international borders led to visitor arrivals contracting significantly by 43.5 percent up to April and the economy is projected to decline by 4.9% in 2020 under COVID-19. The impacts will extend to government revenue, which is expected to decrease by almost 50% in the next financial year.
In addition to the pandemic, Fiji was also struck by Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold on 08 April, causing States of Natural Disaster to be declared for COVID-19 and for TC Harold within the same week. Although Fiji is used to cyclones, prevention and movement restriction measures in place for COVID-19 made it difficult to respond to the trail of destruction left by the Category 4 cyclone. A total of 250 evacuation centers were opened in all four divisions and around 10,000 people were displaced.
The objectives of the Gender, Disability and Inclusion Analysis are:
- To analyse and understand the different impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and TC Harold potentially have on women, men, girls and boys, people with disabilities and people of diverse SOGIESC and other marginalised groups in Fiji;
- To inform humanitarian programming in Fiji based on the different needs of women, men, boys and girls, people with disabilities and people of diverse SOGIESC with a particular focus on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education in Emergencies, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Coping Strategies; and
- To provide recommendations for organisations responding to COVID-19 and TC Harold.
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In addition to the pandemic, Fiji was also struck by Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold on 08 April, causing States of Natural Disaster to be declared for COVID-19 and for TC Harold within the same week. Although Fiji is used to cyclones, prevention and movement restriction measures in place for COVID-19 made it difficult to respond to the trail of destruction left by the Category 4 cyclone. A total of 250 evacuation centers were opened in all four divisions and around 10,000 people were displaced.
The objectives of the Gender, Disability and Inclusion Analysis are:
- To analyse and understand the different impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and TC Harold potentially have on women, men, girls and boys, people with disabilities and people of diverse SOGIESC and other marginalised groups in Fiji;
- To inform humanitarian programming in Fiji based on the different needs of women, men, boys and girls, people with disabilities and people of diverse SOGIESC with a particular focus on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education in Emergencies, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Coping Strategies; and
- To provide recommendations for organisations responding to COVID-19 and TC Harold.
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Gender and Power Analysis Report: Disaster Ready Project, Timor-Leste 2018
Timor-Leste is subject to a range of disaster events, including rapid onset high winds, landslides, flash floods and minor earthquakes, which tend to happen frequently but have a limited humanitarian impact. Higher risk natural disasters include slow onset events such as prolonged rains or droughts, which are particularly severe in La Niña/El Niño years, increasingly affecting communities throughout Timor-Leste. These emergencies are likely to increase in frequency and/ or severity in coming years as a result of climate change. With approximately seventy percent (70%) of the population living in rural areas, reliant on subsistence agriculture and with poor access to infrastructure, services and markets, communities are highly vulnerable to disasters. The high prevalence of malnutrition and inadequate water and sanitation pose additional challenges and impact on communities’ ability to prepare for natural disaster and adapt to the changing environment.
The primary goal of the Gender and Power Analysis is to gain a broader understanding of gender and power dynamics that will affect the success of the Disaster READY project. The objectives of the analysis are to:
- understand how gender and social norms and beliefs influence women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- identify gender inequalities and harmful social and cultural norms that affect women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- identify positive trends, factors and role models that can be used to promote and drive transformation of harmful gender norms and practices;
- identify actions that Disaster READY can implement to promote equality in women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- apply the analysis to strengthen existing activities and ensure that they are not gender blind.
Disaster READY is a 4.5 year, $42.5m Australian Government funded program to help Timor-Leste and Pacific Island communities prepare for and build resilience to disasters.
Implemented by Australian NGOS with their local partners, Disaster READY has a specific focus on strengthening the ability of local communities and organisations in the Indo Pacific region, with an initial focus in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG and Timor-Leste.
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The primary goal of the Gender and Power Analysis is to gain a broader understanding of gender and power dynamics that will affect the success of the Disaster READY project. The objectives of the analysis are to:
- understand how gender and social norms and beliefs influence women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- identify gender inequalities and harmful social and cultural norms that affect women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- identify positive trends, factors and role models that can be used to promote and drive transformation of harmful gender norms and practices;
- identify actions that Disaster READY can implement to promote equality in women and men's ability to prepare and respond to disasters;
- apply the analysis to strengthen existing activities and ensure that they are not gender blind.
Disaster READY is a 4.5 year, $42.5m Australian Government funded program to help Timor-Leste and Pacific Island communities prepare for and build resilience to disasters.
Implemented by Australian NGOS with their local partners, Disaster READY has a specific focus on strengthening the ability of local communities and organisations in the Indo Pacific region, with an initial focus in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG and Timor-Leste.
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Informe de Diagnostico Inicial Proyecto Esperanza Para Mujeres Jovenes
Initial assessments for parents, girls from third – sixth grade, and girls with learning disabilitie... Read More...