WELCOME TO JUWAUZA

Message From Director

I take this opportunity to thank all those who continue to work with JUWAUZA and ensure that the issues of people with disabilities are considered and given priority.

As part of the stakeholders in advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities, we pledge to work with local and international partners and stakeholders to achieve the goals of national and international conventions on the opportunities and rights of persons with disabilities.

We will also work more closely with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar to build a better future for the lives of people with disabilities while achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for people with disabilities and society at large.

Focus Areas 2021 - 2025

Civic Engagement

- Widening civic engagement of WGWDs and their communities and democratic participation
- Raising awareness on the rights and dignity of WGWDs

Economic Empowerement

- Improving income of WGWDs - Enhancing the entrepreneurial capacity of WGWDs
- Improving access to financial services for WGWDs

Social Protection & Well-Being

-Reducing gender-based discrimination and violence for WGWDs.
-Championing Reproductive Health Rights and providing education programs for WGWDs.
-Peace building and Conflict resolution

Testimonials

JUWAUZA was able to hel children with disability raised in Upendo Center by paying their school fees and buying them uniforms, also JUWAUZA helped their guardians to find the information to access for the disabled. JUWAUZA was prompt in providing services with alot of respect and navigating our accessible finances to help us out. I would rate as Excellent.

Where i came from is far away and I still have a long way to go in convincing the community to agree that people with disabilities can participate in decision making bodies. Thank you so much JUWAUZA for raising me and giving me leadership training and I have finally been able to be a member of House of Representatives for over 5 years now.

JUWAUZA is proud of the partnership we have maintained with the people we serve and develpment partners who support our initiatives and value the contribution of a diverse workforce working to empower the lives and advocate for the rights of the people with disabilities while contributing to the character of our communities.

All human beings are equal and should not be discriminated against the basis on the basis of disability. Despite the fact that I ama person with Disability but Juwauza that was not a barrier. for them to Deploy me as an Observer in the 2020 election. JUWAUZA deployed me and I was able to do my job very effectively. Thank you so much JUWAUZA

What isJuwauza?

JUMUIYA YA WANAWAKE WENYE ULEMAVU ZANZIBAR (JUWAUZA) is a non-governmental organization that deals with girls and women with Disabilities.

What do you do?

-We advocate for rights and equal opportunities for girls and women with disabilities

-We establish and strengthen women with disabilities groups in order to be self-reliant as well as to reduce poverty

-We empower women with disabilities econimically, socialy and politically.

-We raise awareness on disability issues.

-We eliminate all forms of discriminations against girls and women with disabilities

Why women and girls with disabilities?

Women and girls with disabilities are the among vulnerable group in the society, they are are often pushed to the extreme margins and experience profound discriminations.

This has led to lower economic and social status, they have been victims of increased risk of violence and abuse, including sexual violence; gender-based discriminatory practices, and limited access to basic social services including education, health care (including sexual and reproductive health).

JUWAUZA as a stakeholder organization is dedicated to the rights of women and persons with disabilities to champion the group in achieving their full inclusion in society on an equal basis with others.

Who Are Members?

Members are all women and girls with disabilities of Unguja and Pemba.

How Can I join?

The registration of members is done through filling of a membership forms that are available at our offices in Unguja and Pemba. For more details you can reach us though our contacts.