🎉 We’re Back and Ready for 2026 ! 🎉 Dear stakeholders, The SAFOD office officially reopened on 12th January 2026 following the festive holiday break. We are back, energized and ready to continue championing the rights of persons in the region.

Time to move from commitment to action Follow the SAFOD blog and read more https://t.co/nNGAyIwFY1 @SADC_News @EliasMagosi

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” In Southern Africa, stigma, poverty and lack of mental health services put lives at risk. At SAFOD, we say: your life matters.Together, let’s break the silence.#WSPD2025 #MentalHealthMatters

From declarations to comprehensive protection Follow the link below to read more https://t.co/qvDcm9XkBf @SADC_News

Inclusive DRR: Bridging the gap for persons with disabilities https://t.co/d6gMbGrZrK via @YouTube

Follow Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled - SAFOD on @allevents_in! Discover all the upcoming events at one place and never miss an event.

Our Call to Action: As Madagascar takes over the SADC Chairpersonship, we call on President @SE_Rajoelina , @SADC_News , and all Heads of State to: Make disability inclusion a cross-cutting priority in every SADC programme. Fast-track adoption of the SADC Disability Protocol.

This Protocol Aligns with the ADP while tailoring commitments to SADC’s context.Streamline disability inclusion across all sectors. Ensure no country takes a “blanket approach,” instead consults meaningfully with persons with disabilities at national & regional levels.@SADC_News

The Case for the SADC Disability Protocol SAFOD has been leading efforts on a Draft SADC Disability Protocol,all 16 SADC Member States must adopt the Protocol to ensure consistent protection of disability rights across the region. @EliasMagosi @SADC_News @SE_Rajoelina

Persons with disabilities remain disproportionately affected by unemployment, inaccessible education, healthcare, and social protection systems. While SADC has strong frameworks like the RISDP, disability inclusion is often an afterthought.@EliasMagosi @SADC_News @SE_Rajoelina

This Summit is a key moment to accelerate regional integration through industry, agriculture, and energy, but we cannot build a truly resilient SADC if approximately 15% of the population; persons with disabilities – are left behind. @EliasMagosi @SADC_News @SE_Rajoelina

Inclusion is not optional. leaders must commit to disability inclusion & ensure persons with disabilities are central to regional development. #InclusionNow #DisabilityRights @SADC_News https://t.co/m2glOmkD1D

"We’re Still Here, But For How Long?” Climate change is hitting Southern Africa hard, floods, droughts, and food shortages are our new reality. But for persons with disabilities, the crisis is deeper, deadlier, and often ignored. Follow the SAFOD blog: https://t.co/MuO5d5qfy7

SAFOD hosted an online webinar on the 26th of June 2025. More information about the webinar can be accessed on https://t.co/kSQgWS3lOg website. Accessibility is a fundamental right for persons with disabilities ! #UnlockTheEveryday Together let’s Unlock The Everyday!

Final reminder !! Assistive technology webinar. To register register visit https://t.co/XZk3Wzxp8L All webinar proceedings and discussions will be captured in English language. Sign language interpretation will also be provided https://t.co/kSQgWS3lOg

Introducing speakers for the assistive technology webinar! Shatu Nhlapo is a highly accomplished and visionary leader with over two decades of extensive experience across technology, strategic management, and business development. To register visit https://t.co/XZk3Wzxp8L

Introducing speakers for the assistive technology webinar ! Dr George Torrens is a senior lecturer in the School of Design and Creative Arts, SDCA, Loughborough University. To register for the Webinar visit https://t.co/XZk3Wzxp8L Together let’s Unlock The Everyday !

Introducing the Key note speaker for the Assistive Technology Webinar ! Dr. Christine Peta is a world-renowned disability, policy,research and international development expert. To register for the Webinar visit https://t.co/XZk3Wzxp8L Together let’s Unlock The Everyday !

SAFOD will host an Assistive Technology Webinar on the 26th of June 2025 at 1000am with the theme - “Multi sector dialogue on bridging innovation, investment and inclusion gap to increase access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities.” https://t.co/XZk3WzxWYj

Every Child Counts,Every Right Matters! This Day of the African Child, we spotlight children with disabilities who are too often left behind in planning and budgeting processes.