ADD's vision is of a world where all disabled people are able to enjoy their rights, fulfil their responsibilities and obligations and participate as fully as they choose at every level of society.

ADD supports organisations of disabled people in Africa and Asia to influence policy and practice to end social exclusion and poverty.

Tanzanian President appoints albino, Al-Shaymaa, as MP

Al-Shaymaa was sworn in as an MP at a ceremony at State House on April 8th. Her appointment means disabled people now have three representatives in government - a fantastic achievement, and the result of many years of lobbying by disabled people and ADD. Please click here to read more about Al-Shaymaa's appointment.

You can read more about the Tanzania Albino Society in ADD's latest newsletter available to download on the "Who we are" page and on the Tanzania "Where we work" page.

Sudan

The Sudanese government will now pass this Law to the National Assembly for final approval. Please click here for more information.

ADD's role as a facilitator

Another way that ADD works is to strengthen links between disabled people's organisations in all areas of the country they are working in.

Click here to read our ADD Sudan assisted the White Nile Union of the Blind,

ADD's e-newsletter

Our very first e-newsletter is now available by clicking the orange link on the left. As it is our first, we are really keen to hear any comments you have and ideas for future editions. Please click here to leave your feedback.

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Al-Shaymaa taking her oath

Abrahim in the centre, member of Aroma Gash in Sudan, with his family

International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Ghana (photograph: Simon de Trey White)

Miriam, member of the Association of Physically Disabled Women in Mali

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