The Disability Rights Fund aims to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at country level.
The fund operates in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, the Pacific Islands, and Eastern Europe.
Funding Information
The funding has been categorized into three groups:
- Small Grants are one year grants ranging between USD 5,000 and 20,000
- Mid-Level Coalition grants are 2 year grants ranging between USD 30,000 and 40,000 per year for 2 years
- National Coalition grants are 2 year grants ranging between USD 30,000-$50,000 per year for 2 years
Focus Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, The Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
DRF’s Principles
- Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy – including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons
- Non-discrimination
- Full and effective participation and inclusion in society
- Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity
- Equality of opportunity
- Accessibility
- Equality between men and women
- Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/international-development-funding/disability-rights-fund.