Our work in Kyrgyzstan and beyond

Ensuring the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities to leave no one behind.

Persons with disabilities make up 16 per cent of the world’s population or approximately 1.3 billion people.  Persons with disabilities often experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as lower levels of employment, less education, poorer health, and higher poverty rates. 

Upholding the rights of people with disabilities is not only a moral imperative; it is a practical necessity if humankind is to overcome the many existential challenges it faces. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will require everyone’s active participation in developing and implementing innovative solutions. We cannot afford to leave 16 percent of the population out of the equation.