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Eight years of piecing together the puzzle(s) of inclusion, innovation and intersectionality

Coming full circle

As we come full circle, we don’t end at the same place but rather re-create a new path as we enrich our understanding of and further promote NOW-Us. What does this principle mean to us and what power does it hold?

Coming full circle

As we come full circle, we don’t end at the same place but rather re-create a new path as we enrich our understanding of and further promote NOW-Us. What does this principle mean to us and what power does it hold?

The Power of Nothing About Us Without Us! (NOW-Us!)

We started eight years ago to run an innovative grant facility for diversity and inclusion. To reach the furthest behind first and support their empowerment, their influencing capacities and the amplification of their initiatives.

For Voice it means recognising, respecting and ensuring that rightsholders are leading their own change agendas for inclusion, development and rights.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusion! Through this map, we share with you the vibrant energy of Voice focus countries as we look back on our journeys the past eight years, and more importantly, look forward to what we can still do together. Keep posted as we continuously update this map with snippets from celebrations around the different countries!

RISING VOICES AROUND THE WORLD!

The Netherlands
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Laos
Cambodia
Philippines
Indonesia
The Netherlands
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Laos
Cambodia
Philippines
Indonesia

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

  • Laos Voices of Hope

  • Mali celebrates Voice @ 8!

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INCLUSION. INNOVATION. INDABA.

The Inclusion Innovation Indaba (I3) is a platform to share lessons, doubts, successes and surprises. The fifth and final Indaba, themed 'The Power of NOW-Us!’, brought alive the principle of NOW-Us in our actions and practices. Representatives from the big, beautifully diverse Voice community gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, together with strategic partners and other stakeholders in a meaningful three-day event where stories were told and future actions, with or without Voice, were shared. Below is an art piece that brings together what's at the core of Voice-- the rightsholders, and the power of NOW-Us that lives in them This collage brings together a rich mosaic of voices, each one telling its own unique story. As you look at it, you see how different backgrounds and experiences come together to form a powerful journey. Each image reflects the strength found in inclusion-- where every voice matters and adds to a bigger, shared story. By blending these diverse perspectives, we break down barriers and build stronger, more connected communities. It's a visual testament to how coming together and valuing each other's contributions can lead to something truly meaningful and impactful.

Voice has always been about the rightsholders and their narratives. It is about understanding the differences and similarities among communities and advocacies, the boundaries and possibilities when we come together, and the magic this togetherness brings when we uphold each other’s dignity. Listen to the magical moments of individuals and organisations from our Voice community!

MAGIC OF VOICE(S)

  • Yayasan Inisiatif Perubahan Akses menuju Sehat (IPAS) Indonesia

  • Women can stand up: Women without disabilities and Women with Disabilities

    Wycliffe Osangco and Elsie Mulindi Makungu, Kenyan Paraplegic Organization - Kenya
  • With passion: Making sex work a safe industry

    Sherry, Asian Pacific Network of Sex Workers (APNSW) - The Netherlands
  • Winning through Networking and Partnership - Boosting  Public Participation

    Coalition on Violence Against Women - Kenya
  • Visually impared at the forefront of decision-making

    Geofrey Juma, National Taxpayers Association - Kenya
  • True change happens from the bottom, up!

    Caren, Emerging Leaders Foundation - Kenya
  • The magic of intergenerational communication

    Sheila Mulli, Former Voice Regional Roving Grants Officer for Africa - Kenya
  • The isolated boy became an LGBTQIA+ influencer

    Vanton - Cambodia
  • Teamwork and mapping transform Ogiek Community conservation practices

    Lilian Kiriongi, Chepkitale Indigenous Peoples Development Project (CIPDP) - Kenya
  • Smile!

    Ann-Gloria Njoki, Deaf Outreach Program - Kenya
  • Reclaiming one's indigenous identity

    Nam Ratha - Cambodia
  • Of endings and beginnings

    Carmine Ganac, Linking, Learning, and Amplifier Officer, Voice Philippines - Philippines
  • Neath’s Voice Journey

    Sreyneath Chhun - Cambodia
  • Murya Magic: Ruda Ngwan Chinka

    Ruda Ngwan Chinka, Hoomsen Women Farmers - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Pearl Nwosu

    Pearl Nwosu, TAF - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Malam Musa Audu

    Malam Musa Auda, NAYA - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Lucy Dangana

    Lucy Dangana, FIRC - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Ibrahim Usman

    Ibrahim Usman, NCOS-CAPIO - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Francesca Ekwonu

    Francesca Ekwonu, CSAAE - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Comrade Oya Harrison

    Comrade Oya Harrison, YSAD - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Annie Faithful

    Annie Faithful, Dew Drop Foundation - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Aloh Victoria Nwazonam

    Aloh Victoria Nwazonam, Mama Centre - Nigeria
  • Murya Magic: Agnes Nwaneho

    Agnes Nwaneho, YWC - Politeracy - Nigeria
  • More youth on the table!

    Shiko Kihika - Kenya
  • More than a disability

    Dim Sophea - Cambodia
  • Me, You and Us

    Ishita Dutta, Voice Global Programme Manager - The Netherlands
  • I thought I was alone – but I am not!

    Albinism Umbrella - Uganda
  • I can lead! 

    Dat Nguyen, PARD Vietnam - The Netherlands
  • God did not make mistakes in creating me!

    Jeff B. Cagandahan, Intersex Philippines - Philippines
  • From social isolation to leading social change

    Ann Khhort - Cambodia

Here’s to more years of piecing together and discovering a bigger, more vibrant picture of inclusion!

Here’s to more years of piecing together and discovering a bigger, more vibrant picture of inclusion!

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