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What We Do?
Mzuzu Disability Organization advocates for accessible, inclusive health services that address the unique needs of women and girls with disabilities. MZUDO works with health facilities to reduce discrimination, promote sexual and reproductive health rights, ensure disability-friendly infrastructure, and train healthcare workers in inclusive practices for better service delivery.
MZUDO ensures women and girls with disabilities are not left behind in climate change actions. It promotes inclusive climate adaptation strategies, accessible disaster risk reduction efforts, and participation in environmental decision-making. The organization empowers them to become climate champions and protect their communities while building resilience to environmental shocks.
Mzuzu Disability Organization conducts and supports inclusive research to inform disability-inclusive policies and programs. It prioritizes participatory research involving women and girls with disabilities to generate data that reflects their experiences, challenges, and needs, ensuring that evidence-based interventions are equitable, effective, and responsive to their realities.
MZUDO promotes inclusive education by advocating for accessible school environments, disability-friendly teaching materials, and teacher training. The organization champions policies that eliminate barriers and enhance retention, transition, and completion rates for girls with disabilities, ensuring they gain quality education and equal opportunities for lifelong learning.
Mzuzu Disability Organization empowers women and girls with disabilities through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and access to inclusive financial services. MZUDO partners with stakeholders to create employment opportunities, support business development, and promote fair labor practices, enabling sustainable livelihoods and reducing dependency for persons with disabilities.
MZUDO ensures that women and girls with disabilities are included in all social protection and community programs. It advocates for disability-responsive social safety nets, accessible public services, and inclusive participation in cultural and development activities, ensuring dignity, voice, and equal rights within society.
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Mzuzu Disability Organization appeals for support to strengthen our efforts in empowering persons with disabilities, especially women and girls, through inclusive climate action, advocacy, and access to essential services and opportunities.
Upcoming activities
Advocacy meetings will be conducted with the District Council, Department of Climate Change, and Department of Disaster Management Affairs to establish accessible platforms for OPDs to actively participate in and influence climate change decisions in the district. These meetings will promote inclusive engagement and ensure that the voices of women and girls with disabilities are reflected.
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An advocacy meeting will be held with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs and the District Council to ensure continued engagement of OPDs in the review and implementation of the district disaster response plan. The meeting will emphasize the importance of inclusive planning and the need to consider the unique risks faced by women and girls with disabilities during emergencies.
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Mzuzu Disability Organization is calling for dedicated volunteers to join us in promoting disability inclusion, empowering women and girls with disabilities, and supporting our community outreach, advocacy, and climate action initiatives. Join us today!
Our News
Mzuzu, Malawi — Mzuzu Disability Organization (MZUDO) is set to begin the second phase of its flagship project “Inclusion of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Climate Change Actions and Policies” starting July 26, 2025.
Mzuzu Disability Organization (MZUDO) is inviting applications from qualified and passionate individuals to join our team as we implement the second phase of the project “Inclusion of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Climate Change Actions and Policies”, funded by the Disability Rights Fund (DRF).
The long-awaited Persons with Disabilities Act was passed by Parliament in December 2023, gazetted in April 2024, and is now being put into action. This marks a major milestone in Malawi’s legal framework, strengthening the protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities across the country.Mzuzu Disability Organization is proud of this development
