African Disability Support Network
Who We Are
We are a network of professionals who are bonded by both our shared heritage and our vision to transform the lives of people living with disabilities in African communities.
With our knowledge, informed by rigorous research and practical based study, we aim to bridge the monumental gap that exists between the acceptance, care and treatment available for people with disabilities and mental illnesses in Europe, and those in Africa. We also hope to render as much assistance as possible to individuals living with these conditions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to raise awareness about Disability in Africa through media campaigns,seminars and peer-to-peer conversations while providing aid to disabled people in Africa.
Our Mission
Our collective vision is to create a world without barriers for People living with disability in African Communities
Transforming Lives
and Communities
We are devoted to bridging the monumental gap that exists between the acceptance, care and treatment available for people with disabilities and mental illnesses.
Statistics of 2021 show that in the whole of Africa, over 300 million people live with physical or intellectual disabilities, with 100 million people struggling with mental health conditions.
African Disability Support Network is a non-profit organization which was born out of the need to make a difference and impact positively in the lives of people living with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental health illnesses in Africa.
PROJECTING A BETTER FUTURE
At ADSN, our core mandate is built on the three tier system – SHE.
SEEN
We are committed to ensuring disabled people are no longer marginalized in Africa but seen and recognized as important members of society
HEARD
It is our goal to amplify the voices of people living with disability in Africa. We aim to ensure equality, and that their voices are heard and their opinions acknowledged.
Our Services
Learning disability services
Mental health services
Physical Impairment services
Community Development Services
We Need Your
Support
The attitude of African societies to mental health and intellectual disabilities has proven to have dire consequences for the sufferers. This neglect has led to a decline in health of disabled and mental ill individuals and subjects them to a sociocultural stigmatization and segregation.
African Disability Support Network raises funds for the poor vulnerable children, young people and adults in Africa. Our work in the UK is to organise seminars, workshops and campaign activities to bring awareness on daily challenges faced by people living with disabilities and their families, in Africa.
We are actively working to improve this situation by creating and disseminating the much needed awareness on these issues, organizing skill trainings and workshops for caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities and making assistive tools readily available for people living with disabilities.
Our vision can only become a reality when we work together. With your donation, together we can make the difference in the lives of people leaving with disabilities.