National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe

We continue to raise awareness on the need for Disability Inclusive Development, ensuring the information is cascaded across the nation.
Mr Mazhinji, NCDPZ Kariba Chairperson on one of Kariba's Local radio stations , preaching the gospel of inclusion and disability rights.

DAY 2
The engagements continue on Day 2 with various stakeholders coming through to the NCDPZ stand.

"We're thrilled to be at the National Disability Expo 2024! Day 1 is off to a great start! Come visit us at the NCDPZ booth.

Personalized Care for All: PSH's Mission to Leave No One Behind in SRH/HIV Care! Women with disabilities continue to face numerous barriers to accessing SRH/HIV care, including inadequate facilities and negative attitudes from the medical staff. To tackle this issue, PSH, with support from PEPFAR through USAID, is teaming up with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to....

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Misheck Bulo, Giyan Moyo, Clayton Kunaka, Chimuka A Malala

Significant strides have been made in Sanyathi, with the NCDPZ Sanyathi branch office nearing completion at Wozhele business centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ratidzo Foundation Trust, Sanyathi Rural District Council, and the dedicated NCDPZ Sanyathi Branch members for their invaluable contributions to the new office. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in driving progress and bringing us closer to attaining our foundational goal.

NCDPZ President, Hon Senator Annah Shiri, applauded and thanked the Speaker of Parliament for listening to the voices of PWDs and that of MPs in supporting the Disability Caucus to be launched for the first time in the history of Zimbabwe. Annah Shiri Sightsavers

Happy Africa Day 🎉. The theme for this year is “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”.

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Women with disabilities in and around Gweru assembled at the NCDPZ Gweru office open space to receive SRHR services and information from New Start Centre 🌟 . Services provided included free Cancer screening, HIV testing, Family planning and other contraceptive methods.

The National Council of the Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) applauds the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) for equipping people with disabilities with ICT skills. In the pictures are persons with disabilities from NCDPZ Mashonaland Central branches who were trained and received certificates.

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NCDPZ in partnership with Plan international Zimbabwe under the My Body my Future project, conducted a Youth Friendly Disability Inclusive Service provision training targeting Nurses and SRH service providers from Kwekwe. Nurses from the 11 ward clinics of Kwekwe underwent a week long training on Disability Inclusive Service provision and sign language training. This will facilitate provision of reasonable accommodation in the SRHR sector towards Disability Inclusive SRHR service provision.



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NCDPZ joins with the rest of the world 🌍 as we commemorate Autism Awareness day ✨. The theme of World Autism Awareness Day this year is 'Empowering Autistic Voices' which aims at providing more support and power to the individuals with this condition, in order to ensure they lead a meaningful life and even pursue successful careers.


The Autism Organisation of Zimbabwe

Happy Easter Holidays from NCDPZ Family.

Community SRHR awareness dialogues conducted with Community leaders, caregivers of children with disabilities and resident associations representatives from Makhokhoba in Bulawayo. There were deliberations around ensuring a supportive, inclusive and friendly environment for Young people with disabilities in regards to accessing SRH services.



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Happy International Women's Day 🎉
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Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination 🌎. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive ✨. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality💫. Collectively we can all inspire inclusion. Today we
celebrate women's achievement.
IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.
Happy International Women's Day 🎉




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NCDPZ attended the National Launch of the Equal Zimbabwe Campaign coordinated by Sight Savers Zimbabwe. NCDPZ President and Senator representing persons with disabilities, Senator Annah Shiri gave opening remarks at the inaugural launch of the Equal Zimbabwe Campaign with the theme of "leaving no place and no one behind for an equal Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. FODPZ-Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe.Qadriplegics and Paraplegics Association of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Sightsavers

As we come to the end of 2023 National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and continuous engagement and we look forward to serving you in the new year to come.

Highlights!!!! My Body My Future Disability Fair (Kwekwe).

Young people with disabilities from Torwood (Redcliff) and surrounding areas, including Kwekwe, gathered for the MBMF Disability Fair. The fair was supported by ZNFPC, MHCCZ, Sista Sista and the Department of Social Development. At the event, ZNFPC provided sexual and reproductive health services (SRHR) on-site for attendees. Plan International Zimbabwe Plan International Zibagwe RDC Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council Ministry of Health and Child Care

We are so proud of Young persons with disabilities 👏participating at ICASA as they are sharing on their experiences and deliberating on future actions to ensure a Disability Inclusive SRHR becomes a reality.

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NCDPZ under the My Body My Future project is participating at ICASA (International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa) 2023 being held at rainbow towers in Harare. The NCDPZ mantra continues as the message of disability inclusion pertaining to SRHR is being cascaded at an international stage.
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Highlights ✨ MBMF Disability Fair. Young persons with disabilities from in and around Bulawayo gathered for the fair. ZNFPC and MMPZ were supporting the event through SRH service provision. National Council of Disabled Persons of ZimbabweePlan International ZimbabweeZimbabwe National Family Planning CouncillIntwasa ARTS Festival koBULAWAYOOAmplifying Girls' Voices Through Digital Arts@sexualrightscentre

Highlights ✨ MY BODY MY FUTURE Disability Fair 🎉