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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here. We’re celebrating 40 years of disability justice and reflecting on a year of putting power into practice — supporting disability-led organisations, activists and movements to lead change in their communities. Read the report: add.org.uk/annual-reports

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 We’re hiring: CEO Lead ADD International’s next chapter in advancing disability justice and shifting power and resources to activists and movements across Asia and Africa. 💰 USD 119,394/year | 🗓️ 4-day week 📅 Apply by 26 Oct 2026 👉 add.org.uk/chief-execut... #WeAreHiring #CEO #DisabilityJustice

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Chief Executive Officer

ADD International is seeking an exceptional leader to guide the next chapter of our journey as a participatory grant-maker for disability justice. This is a unique opportunity to lead a bold and…

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

October is Make a Will Month — and we’ll soon be sharing how you can make a will for free, from your computer at home, while thinking about the people and causes that matter most to you. Watch this space to find out more. #MakeAWillMonth #LegacyGiving #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Change happens when disabled people have the resources, opportunities and power to shape their own futures. Every gift helps create opportunities for disabled people to lead change. Donate today: add.org.uk/disability-j... #TheFutureIsDisabilityLed #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This International Week of Deaf People, we’re joining the call to recognise and uphold Deaf people’s human rights. Deaf people have the right to access information and public services, education and opportunities to participate. They also have the right to language and culture. #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Through the Leadership Academy Cebile developed her confidence, knowledge and advocacy skills. When people in her community highlighted inaccessible roads affecting wheelchair users,she advocated for improvements. This is disability justice in action. Read more: add.org.uk/disability-j...

Cebile smiling, wearing a white coat and a purple ADD International scarf, against a plain brown background; poster text promotes doubled donations for disability leadership appeal.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet Sylvia from the Bududa District Hard of Hearing Association in Uganda and a grantee partner of the Disability Justice Fund for Women. Watch Sylvia share more about the work and the change she is helping create in her community. Read more: add.org.uk/djfw-2

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr Lorraine Wapling as ADD International’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. Lorraine brings extensive experience leading organisations through growth and change, with a strong commitment to disability justice, equity, and locally led development. #DisabilityJustice

Image description: Lorraine smiling, she is wearing a striped shirt with a floral detail with short brown hair.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

With support from the Disability Justice Fund for Women, Racheal has grown her tailoring business and strengthened her independence. But her impact doesn't stop there. Read Racheal's story and discover what your support can help make possible. add.org.uk/disability-j...

Poster with photo of Racheal, disability justice activist from Ghana, promoting doubled donations to support people with disabilities.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today, our Disability Justice Leadership Appeal launches. Disabled people are already leading change. Your donation can help make more of this kind of change possible in Africa and Asia. And right now, your gift could go twice as far. Donate today: add.org.uk/disability-j...

ADD International Disability Justice Leadership Appeal poster showing donation amounts doubled against a purple background.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Racheal is a tailor, entrepreneur and a disability justcie activist from Ghana. With support through the Disability Justice Fund for Women, she has grown her tailoring business, strengthened her independence and become an advocate for disabled women's leadership.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This week, grantees in Ghana through the Disability Justice Fund for Women are gathering to share learning and reflect on the progress of their work.

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Grantees presenting and engaging in a discussion.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What happens when persons with disabilities have the resources, opportunities and support to lead? They build livelihoods. They influence decisions. They strengthen movements. They create more inclusive communities. Our Disability Justice Leadership Appeal is coming soon. Stay tuned!

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Grantees in Ghana, through the Disability Justice Fund for Women are currently convening to share experiences, learn from each other, and reflect on the work they are leading in their communities. Read more: add.org.uk/djfw-2/ Read the grantee profiles: add.org.uk/disability-j...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Cebile is advocating for inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. Cebile is a Global Disability Leadership Academy fellow and is putting disability justice leadership into practice and leading change in her community. Cebile’s story: add.org.uk/cebiles-story/

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In this new blog, Jess Gleeson, Head of People and Culture at ADD International, shares what we learned as an organisation from a year of trailing a new approach to work focused on staff wellbeing, flexibility in the workplace, and disability justice. Read the blog: add.org.uk/working-well...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Is "Shift the Power" still a meaningful call to action? In a new blog by Alliance magazine, our Co-CEO, Mary Ann Clements, explores why meaningful change requires us to rethink how power, resources and decision-making are shared. Read the full blog: www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/is-shif...

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Is Shift the Power still a meaningful call to action? - Alliance magazine

Coined by The Global Fund for Community Foundations in 2016 to amplify community philanthropy, ‘Shift the Power’ is now ubiquitous across international development, with governments and NGOs using it ...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Got a London Marathon ballot place? Congratulations! 🎉 Make your place count by running and fundraising for ADD International. Interested in representing Team ADD on race day? Get in touch today: supportercare@add.org.uk #DisabilityJustice #LondonMarathon #RunForADD #Fundraising

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Cebile is a disability justice leader and activist. She is also part of the 2025 cohort of the Global Disability Leadership Academy. She is using the knowledge and skills gained through the Academy to champion disability awareness and advocate for inclusion. Read more: add.org.uk/cebiles-story/

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Young disability justice activists are leading change in their communities. This Disability Pride Month, we spotlight their leadership and the change they're creating in their communities. Meet the 2025 Leadership Academy Fellows: add.org.uk/leadership-a... #DisabilityPrideMonth

Global Disability Leadership Academy participants sited on a round table, they are wearing white shirts with orange name tag lanyards, they are engaged in discussion with papers and pens in front of them.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Disability justice activists know best. Our participatory grant-making approach shifts power to disability justice activists and their Organisations, giving them a leading role in deciding how funding is distributed and where it can have great impact. Find out More: add.org.uk/participator...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Vannet is the Executive Director of the Women and Children with Disability Forum. She shares: “The women with disabilities who received support through the project activities are now living better lives; they feel motivated and their income has increased.” Read more: add.org.uk/vannet/

Image description: Image of Vannet smiling while speaking to a member of her group.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment. Find out more about the role and how to apply: add.org.uk/treasurer/

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The London Marathon ballot results are out! If you've secured a place, why not make every mile go further by fundraising for ADD International? Already have your ballot place and interested in joining Team ADD? Email supportercare@add.org.uk to find out more. #TeamADD #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Across the world, disabled people are organising, leading, and driving change. Hear directly from disability justice activists sharing their experiences, ideas, leadership and the change they’re creating in their communities. Read more: add.org.uk/latest/

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Peter from Jinja, Uganda joined the 100% Homegrown project to learn kitchen gardening and earn an income. The 100% Homegrown project was made possible thanks to our generous supporters and the UK government, through the UK Aid Match. Read Peter’s story: add.org.uk/peters-story/ #UKAidMatch

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This week, our Co-CEO, Mary Ann Clements, joined the launch of Shifting Narratives: From Aid to Agency, a new research from Comic Relief's Shifting the Power programme. 📖 Read the report and explore the Comms Lab to find out more: www.comicrelief.com/funding/tack...

Image Description: A panel discussion takes place at the Shifting the Power Communications Lab launch. Five speakers sit on stage in front of a large screen displaying the title, "Shifting Narratives: From Aid to Agency," alongside colourful illustrations representing diverse communities. The audience fills the room, facing the panel.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Sylivia, is a disability justice activist from Uganda. She is growing more than vegetables through the 100% Homegrown project. The 100% Homegrown project was made possible thanks to our generous supporters and the UK government, through the UK Aid Match. Read more: add.org.uk/sylivias-sto...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Gorret from Jinja, Uganda is using kitchen gardening to build independence and support other young people with disabilities. The 100% Homegrown project was made possible thanks to our generous supporters and the UK government, through the UK Aid Match. Read more: add.org.uk/gorrets-story/

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are currently at the 10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference happening in Ethiopia. We are committed to supporting the power and agency of disability justice movements. True change happens when resources, and decision-making power are placed in the hands of those with lived experience.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Meet Specioza from Luwero, Uganda. She is a #DisabilityJustice activist transforming her life through the 100% Homegrown Initiative. The Initiative was made possible thanks to our generous supporters and the UK government, through the #UKAidMatch. Read more: add.org.uk/specioza-sse...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

What does fairer funding look like? This week in Uganda, #DisabilityJustice activists from across Africa and Asia are shaping the next phase of the #FairerFunding campaign—deciding the priorities and actions needed to advocate for more and better funding for OPDs. add.org.uk/fairer-fundi...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This week we have joined organizations from across the world at #COSP19 to discuss 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and what needs to change to achieve disability justice #COSP19 #CRPD #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Judith is part of Empower Her Disability Network Uganda which received a grant under the Disability Justice Fund for Women. She says: “At Empower Her, we focus on empowering young women and girls with disabilities and advocating for their rights." Read Judith's story: add.org.uk/judiths-story/

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Judith’s story

Judith is part of an organisation of persons with disabilities in Uganda. They received additional funding from another organisation as a result of the Disability Justice Fund for Women.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We’re hiring in Ghana ADD International is looking for a consultant to support the Disability Justice Fund for Women — a participatory fund led by women with disabilities in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. Deadline: 3 June 2026, 9am UK time. Apply: add.org.uk/disability-j... #JobsInGhana

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Disability Justice Fund for Women Consultant – Ghana

Contract: Consultancy contract . Location: This role is open to applicants based in Ghana. You must have an existing right to work in Ghana. Timeline: Ideally, the work begins week of 29 June…

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

What would development look like if it was truly locally led? ADD International has signed a new invitation to action calling for funding & systems rooted in local leadership, equity & disability justice. Join the movement: www.peacedirect.org/invitation-t... #LocallyLed @peacedirect.bsky.social

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An invitation to action. – Peace Direct

Join growing a movement of people that believe peace is possible. Sign up to receive updates on how you can help build peace that lasts.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Flexible funding works. Peace Direct’s new report Funding Civil Society Freedom shares four models: 🌟 Direct Champion | Convener‑Advocate | Connector | Experimenter Want to hear more? Join the upcoming webinar: 📅Wed 13 May, 2pm BST 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/d96FYaK8 👉 Report: lnkd.in/dEp8tWqg

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Flexible funding works. It’s high‑impact, effective, sustainable and this new report from Peace Direct shows how your organisation can put it into practice. 👉 Read the report and explore the models: www.peacedirect.org/funding-civi... #ShiftThePower #DisabilityJustice #FairerFunding

An illustrated outdoor scene shows people gathered under large trees beside a river. One person climbs a ladder leaning against a tree, another swings from a branch, and a group sits together in a circle on the ground, engaged in discussion. The background features green hills, trees, and a cloudy sky. Text overlaid on the image reads: “NEW REPORT – FUNDING CIVIL SOCIETY FREEDOM – Models, Stories and Strategies for Making Flexible Funding Work.”

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Grantees in Tanzania through the Disability Justice Fund for Women are gathering to share learning, reflect on progress, and strengthen their work. They are leading their own projects and doing amazing work in their communities to support persons with disabilities. Read more: add.org.uk/djfw-2/

Grantees presenting and engaging in discussions.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The Disability Justice Fund for Women grantee convening is happening now in Uganda bringing women with disabilities together to share learning, reflect on progress, and strengthen their work. Read more: add.org.uk/djfw-2/ #DisabilityJustice #ParticipatoryGrantMaking

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Jerry, is a #DisabilityJustice leader and activist from Kenya, he is part of the 2025 cohort of ADD’s Global Disability Leadership Academy. Jerry is using the knowledge and skills acquired from the academy to carry out his advocacy work. Read more about Jerry’s story: add.org.uk/jerry-okiki/

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Jerry’s Story

Jerry Okiki is a disability justice leader and activist from Kenya. He is also part of the 2025 cohort of the Global Disability Leadership Academy.

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Sophia is a disability justice activist and leads an organisation of persons with disabilities called Peace Life for Persons with Disability Foundation (PLPDF). PLPDF received funding under the disability justice fund for women. Read more about Sophia’s story: add.org.uk/sophias-story/

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Sophia’s Story

Sophia is a disability justice activist from Tanzania and leads an organisation of persons with disabilities called Peace Life for Persons with Disability Foundation (PLPDF). She is passionate about…

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Through the participatory grantmaking approach in Bangladesh, #DisabilityJustice activists and organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) designed and lead their own activities based on the needs of their communities. Find out more: add.org.uk/bangladesh-c... #ParticipatoryGrantMaking

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bangladesh collaborative fund

Despite affecting millions of people worldwide, mental health is still a taboo subject in Bangladesh. The lack of information and mental health practitioners leads people to seek help from traditional...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Meet grantees from Tanzania under the #DisabilityJustice Fund for Women, a fund designed by women with disabilities, to make sure it meets the real needs of disability justice activists in these countries. Read more about the grantees: add.org.uk/disability-j... #ParticipatoryGrantMaking

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Disability Justice Fund for Women Profiles-Tanzania

The Disability Justice Fund for Women is a fund designed by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania, to make sure it meets the real needs of disability justice activists in these…

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

On World Autism Awareness Day, we join the global call for disability justice. Now is the time to listen, to act, and to invest in leadership led by persons with disabilities. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🌍Applications Open: Changemakers for Equality Programme Are you between 18–35 years old, based in East, South, or Southeast Asia, and leading a social or environmental venture tackling inequality? Application Deadline: March 29, 2026 👉 Apply here: changemakerxchange.org/changemakers...

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Apply now: Changemakers for Equality

Through Changemakers for Equality we identify, connect, and support changemakers who pioneer tangible, community centered solutions that address the structural drivers of inequality and advance equali...

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Today, we join the global community in marking World Down Syndrome Day. Across the globe, disability‑led movements are showing us what true justice looks like: communities where voices are heard, leadership is recognised, and diversity is celebrated. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #DisabilityJustice

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ADD International @addinternational.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At ADD International, our transformation is about #ShiftingPower to #DisabilityJustice activists, so they can set the agenda and lead the change in their own communities. We’re proud to be part of this wider movement for justice and equality. Find out more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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People deserve the chance to decide how UK aid is spent in a changing world

As the impact of the UK’s decision to slash international development funding really starts to hit home, NGOs are pushing to shift decision-making over projects to local people, Romilly Greenhill writ...

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