We ask you to spare even as little as two minutes only (or more, preferably!) of your precious time to get involved with our work at SAFOD and help make a mark in this world that is yet grappling with the idea of leveling the ground for everybody – both those with or without disabilities – to enjoy their inherent rights. Here are just some of the ways you can get involved:
You can help us spread the word by sharing information and articles related to disabilities in Southern Africa and beyond published on this site to friends and colleagues or anyone you may know or not know. Share our story on Twitter and Facebook, and link to us on LinkedIn. We have made it even easier by providing shareable links on many of our pages. With your help, we can together spread the word and raise awareness about disabilities. You can also share our content through this button:
Help spread the word about the work that we do in Southern Africa and beyond through your media channels. Bloggers and journalists can find press releases, disability resources and more in our e-library.
Work with us to help spread the word about disabilities and inclusive development in Southern Africa and beyond by becoming a partner. Together we can come up with some great ideas on how you can help us achieve our objectives in a way that would also benefit your work.
Calling All Changemakers & Content Creators!
Together, we can share meaningful stories that demonstrate how assistive technology enables independence, participation, and dignity.
SAFOD is exploring partnerships with content creators and influencers who are passionate about disability inclusion, accessibility, and social impact. We are at the early stages of developing a campaign that will highlight the transformative impact of assistive technology in the lives of persons with disabilities. We would like to work with you to co-create this initiative, while identifying national and regional champions who can help amplify the importance and impact of assistive technology across communities.
Persons with disabilities will be prioritised as partners in this collaboration, recognising the importance of centring lived experience in shaping authentic and impactful storytelling. We welcome influencers and content creators who are committed to amplifying diverse voices, challenging barriers, and advancing equitable access to assistive technology.
The campaign will focus on deeper involvement of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national civil society organisations in low- and middle-income countries, and wider participation in this campaign aims to raise awareness of assistive technology, foster media engagement, and identify national champions.
The campaign will drive policy change. Specifically, to enhance public awareness efforts to drive demand and reduce stigma.
This partnership opportunity is open to creators based in Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Malawi.
We are hoping to connect with creators who:
a) Champion disability rights, accessibility, and representation
b) Create authentic, respectful, and engaging content
c) Are interested in co-designing a campaign demonstrating the real-life impact
of assistive technology ,want to collaborate on awareness-raising and advocacy for inclusive
innovation.
Together, we can turn visibility into impact by showcasing how assistive technology
enables persons with disabilities to fully participate in education, employment,
mobility, and community life.
Interested in partnering with SAFOD?
share a short introduction about yourself, your platform, and your interest in disability
inclusion and assistive technology to info@safod.net
Deadline: 7th February 2026
Learn the different volunteer programmes available at SAFOD Secretariat and at any of our national affiliates’ locations in ten countries where we operate. You can also volunteer with us online without having to physically travel or stay with us. Learn more here.
If you are a youth who believes in the work that we do, you do not necessarily have e a disability yourself in order to take part in our work. You do not necessarily need to be situated in the Southern Africa region. Under the Youth Ambassadors Programme, we welcome all youths for all the corners of the world to support our work in various ways. Learn more about our Youth Programs here!
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From time to time, SAFOD issues petitions Governments and/or other duty bearers to take specific action on various issues affecting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. For example, “An Appeal for SADC and AU Member States to Take Firm Action To Protect Persons with Albinism” is one of such petitions that you are invited to sign here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/appeal-for-sadc-and-au-member-states-to-take-firm!
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