The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Vision Zambia to promote Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
This partnership aims to address the specific needs of children and adults with disabilities in Zambia.
Through this collaboration, World Vision Zambia will implement programs aligned with ZAPD’s strategies for persons with disabilities, as guided by the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 6 of 2012.
By combining strengths, the two organizations will enhance inclusive service delivery, leveraging each other’s expertise and resources.
At the signing ceremony, ZAPD Director General Frankson Musukwa pledged the Agency’s commitment to ensuring the success of the partnership.
World Vision National Director Marc Nosbach expressed hope that this collaboration will facilitate for meaningful involvement of persons with disabilities and provide access to opportunities across various sectors, driving transformational change.
This development marks a significant step towards promoting disability inclusion and social equality in Zambia.