Disability News & Opportunities Across Africa. Covering jobs, grants, advocacy, inclusion, health, education, and programs for persons with disabilities across all 54 African nations.
At a media roundtable held in Abuja on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, disability rights advocates in Nigeria did something that does not happen often enough in African policy spaces: they sat down with journalists, opened the government’s own commitments document, and went through it line by line, pointing out what had been promised, what deadline…
Kenya passed one of the most progressive disability laws on the African continent in May 2025. It was celebrated. It was described as transformative. International development partners called it a turning point. And then, as so often happens in the space between the signing of a law and its implementation, the celebration faded and the…
There is a version of Africa’s digital future in which artificial intelligence expands access to healthcare for communities that have never had a doctor, in which voice-activated interfaces give blind users full control of financial services for the first time, and in which local language AI tools finally make government information accessible to every citizen…
Status: Open Now | LOI Deadline: June 21, 2026 | Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, South and South-East Asia, Pacific Island Countries | Funder: Disability Rights Fund (DRF) The Disability Rights Fund has officially opened its 2026 grant round. The application portal is live today, and the deadline for submitting a Letter of Interest (LOI) is Sunday,…
Overview In a development that marks one of the most concrete institutional commitments to disability inclusion in Kenya’s public sector in recent years, the Kenya Public Service Commission (PSC) signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 23, 2026, alongside three partner organizations: the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), CBM Kenya, and…
Applications are now open for the Africa Research Excellence Fund Research Development Fellowship 2026/2027, a major funding opportunity supporting early career African researchers working on important human health challenges. The fellowship is designed to help emerging researchers across Africa strengthen their research capacity through placements at leading institutions in Africa, Europe, and the United Kingdom….
Applications are now open for the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership 2026, a fully funded leadership program designed to support emerging women leaders across Africa. The initiative aims to strengthen women’s participation in politics, governance, and public leadership by equipping participants with practical leadership skills, mentorship, and policy knowledge. Women with disabilities and…
The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program 2026 is now accepting applications from young Africans seeking career opportunities, workplace experience, and professional development across the continent. The program is designed to support young people facing barriers to employment, especially women, refugees, displaced youth, and persons with disabilities. Through partnerships with employers and institutions, selected associates receive practical…
Are you an unemployed South African youth aged 18-34, living with a disability, and passionate about building a career in financial or project management? If so, the “First Job” program internships through the Africa Disability Alliance (ADA) could be your launchpad to professional success. This initiative isn’t just another job listing, it’s a targeted effort…
Apply for the Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 and access up to $20,000 in funding. Learn how African disability-focused organizations can leverage this opportunity successfully. Deadline April 15, 2026.
