– The World Bank estimates 20% of the world’s poorest are disabled.

– Children likely to be out of school: 90% in developing countries (UNESCO).

– Women and girls particularly vulnerable to abuse (context analysis).

– In developing countries, 80-90% of working age unemployed (UN).

– Development actors are paying more attention to the rights of people with disabilities (e.g. SDGs), now there is a need to find effective strategies.