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WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering and advocating for youths with disabilities.
Our mission is to create a supportive community that champions inclusivity, accessibility, and the holistic well-being of individuals with diverse abilities.
By fostering education, employment, and social opportunities, we strive to redefine societal perceptions and enable every youth to achieve their fullest potential.

About us

Disability Inclusion Sierra Leone (DI-SL), formerly known as Disability Rights and Inclusion Matters (DRIM) – Sierra Leone, is a registered local human rights and development organization (NGO)....

Our mission

Our mission is to champion the rights and aspirations of youths with disabilities, creating a supportive community that fosters inclusivity, advocates for accessibility, and empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential in education, employment, and societal participation.

Our Vision

Empowering youths with disabilities to thrive through inclusive opportunities, fostering a society that values diversity and provides equal access to education, employment, and social engagement

What we do

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Child Sponsorship is an opportunity to personally connect with a child, family, and community in need. You’ll empower them and their whole community to work on lasting solutions to break free from poverty, for good.

To promote high academic performance in rural schools through open-day campaigns in the rural schools. To increase the school enrollment rate of both girls and boys in rural communities throughout Sierra Leone.

Childhood experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of the child or youth, parental divorce, living with household members who have substance abuse issues, are mentally ill or suicidal, incarceration of a parent or guardian, and neglect or poor supervision of the child or youth.

● Youth/Child sponsorship program.
● Vulnerable Youths with different ability linking.
● School Placement & Retention for the girl child /Disabled .
● Advocate for accessibility in School
● School monitoring and sensitization.
● Education for all, Advocacy program etc.

Achievements

Disability Inclusion Sierra Leone (DI-SL), formerly known as Disability Rights and Inclusion Matters (DRIM). Here are our Achievements since 2007

successful projects

3600 +

Number of students supported

513

Supported Homes

713 +

Supported Communities

487 +
Key Points:

Our Key Points:

● - DI-SL is a legally registered entity with the Government of Sierra Leone.

● - Recognized by the Corporate Affairs Commission, Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Youth, District Local Council, and other national Disability, Civil Society, and Youth Empowerment Coalition bodies in Sierra Leone.

● - Our organization operates under a well-structured management system led by the senior management team. This system aligns with the mandates of the Board of Advisors and serves our target beneficiaries, ensuring efficient daily operations, program design, and implementation.

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MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to champion the rights and aspirations of youths with disabilities, creating a supportive community that fosters inclusivity, advocates for accessibility, and empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential in education, employment, and societal participation.

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VISION STATEMENT

Empowering youths with disabilities to thrive through inclusive opportunities, fostering a society that values diversity and provides equal access to education, employment, and social engagement

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OUR CORE VALUES

Inclusivity:
Embracing diversity and ensuring that every voice is heard, we foster an environment where youths with disabilities are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths to the community.

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Disability Inclusion

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering and advocating for youths with disabilities.

Upcoming Events

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Latest News

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Dec 01.2024
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Savings & Loan

Community Micro-financing / Village Savings & Loan Program.

Dec 01.2024
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On Job Training

Apprenticeship and On Job Training Program.

Dec 01.2024
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Leadership skills

Disabled persons Leadership skills in Community

Dec 01.2024
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marketing

Production Linkages and marketing