You may have seen the announcement on 4th May from our Founding Executive Director, Diana Samarasan, that after 14 years of dedicated service, she will be stepping down from leadership of DRF/DRAF at the end of 2021. As with any thoughtful succession, Diana and the Board of Directors have been preparing for this moment for … Read more…
Important announcement from DRF/DRAF Founding Executive Director Diana Samarasan It is with bittersweet excitement that I announce the news that after fourteen years, I will be leaving DRF and DRAF. It has been an honor to launch and lead the development of the Funds, and to nurture an incredible community supporting the global disability rights … Read more…
In these COVID times of lockdowns and social distancing, WhatsApp has emerged as a powerful tool for activism, outreach, and monitoring among DRF grantees. In Indonesia, this free encrypted messaging app has united disability rights activists across the country and has helped organize collective actions on key issues – entirely online. “In Indonesia, grantees are … Read more…
While the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black Americans have made police brutality and the systemic racism that perpetuates it to mainstream consciousness, we at the Disability Rights Fund and Disability Rights Advocacy Fund know this is not new. Some of our staff, our family members, our friends, and our … Read more…
Through press releases and public service announcements that have aired on more than 60 radio stations across the country, the MUB Executive Director is spreading the word that no one can be left behind during this pandemic. Among Kumwenda’s recommendations – public health information about COVID-19 must be released in a diversity of accessible formats, … Read more…