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Project Description

The Digital Advocacy among Youth with Disabilities project aimed to raise awareness about disabilities in society and educate youth with disabilities (PWDs) on the positive use of digital platforms. This initiative encouraged youth with disabilities to leverage social media and other digital platforms to promote their talents, businesses, and skills, while also advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Led by a team of young women with disabilities. The project provides a platform for youth with disabilities in Zanzibar to voice their challenges and share their experiences. Virtual training sessions, held  allowing the participants to discuss issues, design collective solutions, and build a supportive community.

The sessions aimed to increase disability awareness and knowledge of the fundamental rights of PWDs, while empowering youth to advocate for societal change. Topics covered include understanding different types of disabilities, the potential of youth with disabilities, and how they can contribute positively to their communities. The importance of advocacy campaigns for disability inclusion was also emphasized, with participants discussing ways to raise awareness through digital platforms like social media. The youth with disabilities involved in the project have begun creating advocacy messages to promote inclusion and educate society about the challenges and rights of PWDs, furthering the goal of digital advocacy and empowerment.

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