Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
Apr 16
Calling all youth with disabilities advocates & young leaders for exciting opportunity to have an exciting announcement to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏

Further details & how to apply are available here ⬇️

includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app…

@UNICEF @Sightsavers
Poster1: Across the top of page a yellow box with blue text - Open Call for Application to Join Underneath on left side the text – CCYDN Executive Committee Cohort 2026 / 2028 The Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) are recruiting for the Executive Committee, this is a great opportunity for youth with disabilities, changemakers and advocates. If you are a youth with disabilities aged 18 years to 33 years living in the Commonwealth and are part of OPD, DPO, YDOP or NGO advocating for disability rights and inclusion. For more information and to apply online scan the QR code or visit this link http://shorturi.at/creke Deadline: 11.59pm (GMT) on Monday 11th May 2026 On right side of poster is a globe with the Commonwealth countries flags and eight images of youth with disabilities in circles surrounded the globe outlinePoster 2: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 10 CCYDN Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 28 years Policy and Research Lead Advocacy and Campaigning Lead Communications and Information Lead Engagement and Capacity Building Lead Fundraising and Development Lead Africa Regional Representative Asia Regional Representative Caribbean Regional Representative Europe & Americas Regional Representative Pacific Regional Representative Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
Poster 3: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 3 CCYDN Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 29 to 33 years 5 CCYDN International Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities not from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 33 years Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
Apr 16
Open call for applications to join the Commonwealth children and Youth disability network (CCYDN) Executive Committee. Several exciting opportunities are available📢 🌏

Further details and to apply for this opportunity are available here ⬇️

includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app…
Poster1: Across the top of page a yellow box with blue text - Open Call for Application to Join Underneath on left side the text – CCYDN Executive Committee Cohort 2026 / 2028 The Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) are recruiting for the Executive Committee, this is a great opportunity for youth with disabilities, changemakers and advocates. If you are a youth with disabilities aged 18 years to 33 years living in the Commonwealth and are part of OPD, DPO, YDOP or NGO advocating for disability rights and inclusion. For more information and to apply online scan the QR code or visit this link http://shorturi.at/creke Deadline: 11.59pm (GMT) on Monday 11th May 2026 On right side of poster is a globe with the Commonwealth countries flags and eight images of youth with disabilities in circles surrounded the globe outlinePoster 2: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 10 CCYDN Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 28 years Policy and Research Lead Advocacy and Campaigning Lead Communications and Information Lead Engagement and Capacity Building Lead Fundraising and Development Lead Africa Regional Representative Asia Regional Representative Caribbean Regional Representative Europe & Americas Regional Representative Pacific Regional Representative Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
Poster 3: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 3 CCYDN Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 29 to 33 years 5 CCYDN International Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities not from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 33 years Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
Apr 16
An exciting opportunity we are inviting youth with disabilities to apply for several leadership roles to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏

Further details on positions available and how to apply are available here ⬇️

includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app…

#Youth #Leadership
Poster1: Across the top of page a yellow box with blue text - Open Call for Application to Join Underneath on left side the text – CCYDN Executive Committee Cohort 2026 / 2028 The Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) are recruiting for the Executive Committee, this is a great opportunity for youth with disabilities, changemakers and advocates. If you are a youth with disabilities aged 18 years to 33 years living in the Commonwealth and are part of OPD, DPO, YDOP or NGO advocating for disability rights and inclusion. For more information and to apply online scan the QR code or visit this link http://shorturi.at/creke Deadline: 11.59pm (GMT) on Monday 11th May 2026 On right side of poster is a globe with the Commonwealth countries flags and eight images of youth with disabilities in circles surrounded the globe outlinePoster 2: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 10 CCYDN Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 28 years Policy and Research Lead Advocacy and Campaigning Lead Communications and Information Lead Engagement and Capacity Building Lead Fundraising and Development Lead Africa Regional Representative Asia Regional Representative Caribbean Regional Representative Europe & Americas Regional Representative Pacific Regional Representative Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
Poster 3: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 3 CCYDN Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 29 to 33 years 5 CCYDN International Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities not from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 33 years Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
Apr 16
We have an exciting announcement we are inviting youth with disabilities to apply for several leadership roles to join the CCYDN’s Executive Committee. 📢 🌏

Further details for this opportunity and how to apply are available here ⬇️

includemetoo.org.uk/ccydn/2026/app…

#Youth #Advocacy
Poster1: Across the top of page a yellow box with blue text - Open Call for Application to Join Underneath on left side the text – CCYDN Executive Committee Cohort 2026 / 2028 The Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network (CCYDN) are recruiting for the Executive Committee, this is a great opportunity for youth with disabilities, changemakers and advocates. If you are a youth with disabilities aged 18 years to 33 years living in the Commonwealth and are part of OPD, DPO, YDOP or NGO advocating for disability rights and inclusion. For more information and to apply online scan the QR code or visit this link http://shorturi.at/creke Deadline: 11.59pm (GMT) on Monday 11th May 2026 On right side of poster is a globe with the Commonwealth countries flags and eight images of youth with disabilities in circles surrounded the globe outlinePoster 2: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 10 CCYDN Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 28 years Policy and Research Lead Advocacy and Campaigning Lead Communications and Information Lead Engagement and Capacity Building Lead Fundraising and Development Lead Africa Regional Representative Asia Regional Representative Caribbean Regional Representative Europe & Americas Regional Representative Pacific Regional Representative Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
Poster 3: A orange poster At the top of the page text - Join the Leadership Team at the Commonwealth Children & Disability Network (CCYDN) Followed below with APPLICATION ARE OPEN 3 CCYDN Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities from the Commonwealth aged 29 to 33 years 5 CCYDN International Associate Executive Committee positions youth with disabilities not from the Commonwealth aged 18 to 33 years Logos at the bottom of the page with details how to apply.
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
UNESCO
@UNESCO
Apr 15
On this #WorldArtDay, UNESCO Artist for Peace Jane Constance @Jane_officiel shares a message of inclusion and empowerment: disability is not an obstacle, it is part of our shared human diversity.

Art connects us, empowers us & brings us closer together.

unesco.org/en/days/world-…
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
6 Jun 2025
We are at #COSP18 join our side event -
Advancing Children and Youth with Disabilities Meaningful Political Participation,
informing Policy & Programme Development

🗓️Wed 11th Jun 25

⏰ 1.15pm to 2.30pm (New York)

Register on QR code or this link
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
6 Jun 2025
Join online at #COSP18 side event -
Advancing Children and Youth with Disabilities Meaningful Political Participation,
informing Policy & Programme Development

🗓️ Wed 11th Jun 25

⏰ 1.15pm to 2.30pm (New York)

Register on QR code or this link
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
UDPK
@UDPKenya
14 Mar 2025
"We have 10% (45) persons with disabilities employed at Uraia. I didn’t wait for #policies, I didn’t have to tell the board, I only had to inform them. Persons with disabilities don't need prayers, they need money (funding and opportunities)," Dr. Oliver Waindi @UraiaTrust #CAF ipa
Dr. Oliver Waindi speaking at the conference. He is seated alongside 5 other panellists
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
Mastercard Foundation
@MastercardFdn
14 Mar 2025
Across Kenya, the Tuseme Club model is empowering young girls to speak out against gender-based challenges and pursue their education. We must accelerate efforts to address systemic barriers that keep them from achieving their full potential. Learn more: ow.ly/rsPg50VibQo
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International Disability Alliance (IDA)
@IDA_CRPD_Forum
3 Mar 2025
📢 Join IDA, Inclusive Futures & @UN_Women for a #CSW69 side event on 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the inclusion of women with disabilities.

📅 March 17, 2025 | ⏰ 8:30-10:00 AM EST

This session, moderated by IDA's Rosario Galarza, will bring togeities, advocates, and policymakers, with opening remarks from Dr. Sanja Tarczay, President of @WFDeafBlind & IDA Board Member.

Setting the Scene:
🔹 Ruth Mkumutula – Executive Director, Disabled Women in Africa
🔹 @JDulyand – Executive Director, Culture Centre for the Deaf, Mongolia

Panel Discussion:
🔹 @SallyNduta1 – Executive Director, @UDPKenya
🔹 Manisha Maharjan – Project Manager, @HI_INNESKA, Nepal
🔹 @JahdaKhalil – General Director, @ArabPersons
🔹 Dr. A.H. Monjurul Kabir (@AcademicMind) - Senior UN Coordination Adviser and Global Team Leader for Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality, @UN_Women
🔹 Ana Peláez Narváez – CEDAW Committee Member, Secretary General, @MyEDF

🔗Register: tinyurl.com/IDAatCSW69
A flyer for a CSW69 side event, co-hosted by IDA, UN Women, UK Aid, and Inclusive Futures. The flyer has a blue background with white and yellow text. The event title reads: "Three decades of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: Reaching women with disabilities for a truly gender-inclusive society and sustainable development." The event details are displayed: 📅 Date: 17 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 - 10:00 AM EST 📍 Venue: 220 East 42nd Street, 19th Floor, Conference Room 1925 The lower half of the flyer features an illustration of women with disabilities (using wheelchairs, white canes, and crutches), walking together. In the bottom right corner, a yellow "Register Here" button is placed above a QR code and the registration link: https://tinyurl.com/IDAatCSW69.
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
12 Mar 2025
🎊 We applaud our African Representative OPD led by youth with disabilities- GCC based in Kenya for launching their Strategic Plan 2025-2027. We can’t wait to see their impact on youth with disabilities—higher, deeper, intentional.
Gifted Community (GCC) | The Leadership Alliance@giftedPWDcentre
7 Mar 2025
🚀💥 It’s official! We’ve launched our Strategic Plan 2025-2027—a game-changer for deeper impact, stronger communities, and sustainable change. This is our blueprint for the future, and the work starts NOW! 🔥🔥

#GCCTurns7
#GCCSPLaunch
#DisabilityInclusion
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
27 Feb 2025
Truly amazing what our co chair & Africa regional rep organization is doing in Kenya.
When we say you believe youth with disabilities organizations, this is what we mean.
Keep going GCC. ✨
Gifted Community (GCC) | The Leadership Alliance@giftedPWDcentre
27 Feb 2025
👏🏾One of the many results of our #ClimateAction initiatives.

This ⬇️ is led by #deaf women in the Kibera informal settlement.

We are happy🌟to see the progress we are making on climate action & sustainable livelihoods on the lives of youth with #disabilities. @IrlEmbKenya
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
13 Feb 2025
This is amazing. Good job our executive member 👏🏾👏🏾🔆
Gifted Community (GCC) | The Leadership Alliance@giftedPWDcentre
13 Feb 2025
#DisabilityInclusionProgress
THIS WEEK, we are contributing to the development of the Kenya's "Joint Disability Inclusion Strategy 2025-2027," convened by @UNDPKenya to ensure meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects.
#Inclusion #GCCAwareness #Progress
Retreat on disability inclusion strategy led by UNDP Kenya
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
USAID@USAID
31 Oct 2024
Today, we released our new Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. With over 1.3 billion persons with disabilities around the world, this policy will help the Agency integrate the needs and perspectives of persons with disabilities globally: usaid.gov/inclusivedevel…
A graphic showing the front page of the USAID Disability Policy displaying inserts of diverse people with apparent and non-apparent disabilities. It shows three women wearing dark glasses and walking arm-in-arm. One holds a hand-made sign written in Portuguese “+ Oportunidades - Caridade” (“more opportunities, less charity” in English).
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
10 Jun 2024
📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎

Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 24 via Zoom Webinar

Still time to register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code
rb.gy/5oietb

#EveryoneIncluded #COSP17
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
10 Jun 2024
Join us online 📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎

Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 24 via Zoom Webinar

Register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code
rb.gy/5oietb

#EveryoneIncluded #COSP17
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
10 Jun 2024
EVENT 📢 Accelerating Children and Youth with DisabilitiesParticipation, Advocacy and Influence in the Commonwealth 🌎

Taking place 📆 Wednesday 12th June 2024 online via Zoom Webinar

Register here👇🏽 or tap on QR code
rb.gy/5oietb

#EveryoneIncluded #COSP17
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network@CCYDNetwork
15 Apr 2024
We are delighted to have our Pacific Region Representative Sabina Moce selected amongst 18 young leaders to form the International Youth Task Group #CHOGM2024
#DisabilityRights #InclusivePolicies #InclusiveThemes #InclusiveLeadership 🌍♿️ 🇼🇸 @ComSecYouth @commonwealthsec
The Commonwealth
@commonwealthsec
15 Apr 2024
18 youth leaders have been selected to form an international task force that will lead the planning and delivery of the #Commonwealth Youth Forum at #CHOGM2024 in Samoa. 🇼🇸

Read more 👉🏿: bit.ly/3Jd0BKT

#CommonwealthYouth | #CYF
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
SPASTN@SPASTN
23 Mar 2024
Congratulations to Tamil Selvi for being selected as the Best Intern & Advocate for persons with Deafblindness! Sense Int'l India thank you for nurturing young Db Advocate. @senseindia @36Garhi @CAFIndia_tweets @CHNvolunteer @TitanCompanyLtd @KarurVysyaBank_ @CCYDNetwork @NGOBOX
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Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network retweeted
Commonwealth Youth
@ComSecYouth
15 Apr 2024
Join us in enhancing the involvement, representation and leadership of young people with disabilities in advocacy and public decision making.

Participate in the survey 👉 bit.ly/4aPxIQy

@CCYDNetwork | @IncludeMeTOO | #YearofYouth
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