About our work
The focal point of all our work is the active participation of persons with disabilities.
Here you will find the goals and objectives we have set for our work, learn about our 10 Programme Countries, and get more information about the projects we fund with development aid funding, granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland.
Objectives
Development aid channelled through us and the projects we fund aim towards the equality and inclusion of persons with disabilities on all areas of society from employment to human rights. We fund projects that are planned and implemented by persons with disabilities and aim to advance their human rights, participation, and independent living, with a special focus on improving the status of women and girls with disabilities in Africa and Asia.
Abilis works in 10 Programme Countries
Abilis Foundation works to eradicate poverty and to reduce inequality experienced by persons with disabilities living in developing countries. We work in low-income countries, countries with weak service provision, or contexts in which the status of persons with disabilities is particularly vulnerable. Five of our Programme Countries are in Africa, four in Asia. and one in Europe. In Africa, these countries include Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda. The Asian Programme Countries include Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan and Vietnam. We have recently expanded to Ukraine, because we recognize the major impact of conflicts on the status, inclusion and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Abilis Projects
Abilis Foundation grants project funding to approximately 200 organisations or small businesses of persons with disabilities every year. Funding is granted only to countries in which we have local representation. On average, the project activities are implemented within 1–2 years and the grant sizes vary between 3 500 – 15 000 euros, while the average grant size is 10 000 euros. In addition to small projects, we have long-term projects that can take up to 2–3 years and have a budget of tens of thousands of euros.
Abilis work can be supported through donations
Persons with disabilities in developing countries need your support to change the course of their lives and to enjoy human rights fully and equitably with other citizens. With your support, we can raise awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities, improve the status of women and girls with disabilities, and support sustainable and climate resilient livelihoods. Every donation matters.