Sunday 3rd December marks United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Unfortunately, given the crises we as a global society are facing, the world is not on track to reach many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The forthcoming Disability and Development Report indicates we are especially offtrack in meeting SDGs for Persons with Disabilities.
Efforts to achieve these goals need to be intensified and accelerated given the fact Persons with Disabilities have historically been among those left furthest behind.
This is why we are proud to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities by officially announcing the launch of Next Step Foundation‘s Upili Pilot Program.
Upili brings together Counselors with Disabilities, teachers, peer counselors and parents/caregivers to create a scaffolding of support for Students with Disabilities.
The program instills self-confidence, improves academic performance and provides the tools to successfully navigate future discrimination so Persons with Disabilities can achieve lasting economic independence.
You can read more about Upili ‘s approach and learn about our launch through following us on LinkedIn.
