Empowering People With Disabilities To Advocate And Lead For Equity.
OUR VISION
Despite legislative measures and assistive technologies, there continues to be a big gap in access to rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Young people with disabilities do not get a platform to voice their opinions or advocate for their rights.
At Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities, our vision is to empower young people with disabilities to lead, advocate for their rights, and work towards making the world a more just place for all people with disabilities. Learn More
AccessAbility Innovation Challenge
BLOGS
BLOGS
Celebrating Innovation: The AccessAbility Innovation Challenge Winners’ Webinar
In June 2023, a pioneering initiative took flight – the AccessAbility Innovation Challenge. Spearheaded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and the Global Network ……
Join The Revolution: Technology and SRHR for Young Persons with Disabilities
UNFPA, GDI Hub, and GNYPWD are hosting an Innovation Challenge to address the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young individuals with disabilities. By leveraging digital technology, the initiative aims to design solutions for family planning, maternal health, and gender-based violence.
The AccessAbility Innovation Challenge: Announcing the Four Winners!
The AccessAbility Innovation Challenge, backed by UNFPA, GDI Hub, and GNYPWD, celebrated tech-driven solutions for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for disabled youths, introducing four outstanding winners from different countries.
Elevating the GNYPWD – The Path Forward
Since its inception in 2020, GNYPWD has worked towards including young people with disabilities in all youth-relevant agendas. Aiming to become a leading network that empowers disabled youth in leadership roles globally, the organization is focusing on upscaling its efforts.
INITIATIVES
Accessible Connect
AI-powered fully accessible platform to engage, plan and mobilize support for initiatives, access personalized capacity building content, and connect with international organizations.
Podcast
Introducing our Podcast Series,” The Diversity Dialogue” where we talk with different guests about Accessibility, Equity, Disability Rights and empowering young persons with disabilities. Do what out this space for some engaging conversations
Member Spotlight
Here, we are giving Spotlight to our members across regions, cultures, ethnicities, and other backgrounds of life making an impact in their communities and showing their enthusiasm and passion to make a difference
Accessible Connect
AI-powered fully accessible platform to engage, plan and mobilize support for initiatives, access personalized capacity building content, and connect with international organizations.
Regional and National Sprints
Interagency Connects
Mainstream Initiatives
Services
Accessibility Testing and Remediation
Regional and National Sprints
Interagency Connects
Mainstream Initiatives
Accessible Connect
AI-powered fully accessible platform to engage, plan and mobilize support for initiatives, access personalized capacity building content, and connect with international organizations.
Podcast
Introducing our Podcast Series,” The Diversity Dialogue” where we talk with different guests about Accessibility, Equity, Disability Rights and empowering young persons with disabilities. Do what out this space for some engaging conversations
Member Spotlight
Here, we are giving Spotlight to our members across regions, cultures, ethnicities, and other backgrounds of life making an impact in their communities and showing their enthusiasm and passion to make a difference
SERVICES
- Accessibility Testing and Remediation
- Content Accessibility
- Usability Research and Testing
- Training and Education
- Policy Development for Inclusive Practices
- Comprehensive Accessibility Solutions
Seed Grant Initiative
Our Seed Grant Initiative is designed to amplify the efforts of young individuals working towards disability rights and inclusion.
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SUPPORT OUR INITIATIVES
GNYPWD works with Angels for Angels as a fiscal sponsor in the US, and all donations are tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
