Join our Network

Join the largest network of Disability People Organisations and organisations for persons with disabilities.

 

We are more than 20 members in 7 Northeastern states.

Why become a member

Have your voice heard in Europe: becoming a member Disability Working Group will give access to network and advocacy towards National and international institutions;

Network: connect and exchange information best practices with over 100 organisations within the disability field.

Help decide on the future of persons with disabilities in Northeast:  becoming a member of the Disability Working Group will give access to decision and policy making of the platform and the possibility to nominate candidates for our working structures;

Grow stronger: the Disability Working Group provides numerous opportunities to develop the skills of disability advocates, and training to help in organisational development.

Share your expertise: through our various committees and e-mail expert groups, your organisation will have the opportunity to showcase best practices and share expertise.

Participate in high-level events at the National level: The Disability Working Group organises regularly events on various topics together with non-governmental and governmental Institutions. Examples include the World Days of Persons with Disabilities, Intergroup events, where we connect and inform with several Members of the DWG, and the Work Forum to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities.

Stay up to date on issues related to disability – as a DWG member, you will receive a newsletters, the Members Mailing, full of information on disability issues in Northeast Nigeria.  

What to do to become a member?

Would you like to know more about DWG membership or become our member? 

Contact our IM officer, Ojo John Oluwafemi: im@dwg-nga.info

There are several steps to follow to become our member:

 

  • Contact our IM officer. He is going to reference check with the National Council from the country that your organisation is established in.
  • You will receive an application form that you will fill in and send us back with the requested complementary documents.
  • Our Membership and Credentials Committee will analyses your request at its next meeting and provide recommendations to the board.
  • Our board will decide at the meeting following the Membership and Credentials Committee meeting.

Membership Criteria

  • Organizations that are legally registered with relevant authorities.
  • Organizations led by persons with disabilities.
  • Organizations that work for disability inclusion for at least 5 years
  • Organization should have at least a person with disability as part of the Board members/Board of Directors.
  • Organizations shall be intentional about disability inclusion.
  • New member organizations shall actively participate in the Disability Working Group for at least 2 years.
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