Young. Brilliant. Determined.
Meet Innocent Titus Fana, a 22-year-old NUST student using tech to break barriers. Living with a disability hasn't held him back. He's building a Zimbabwe Sign Language Dictionary App to make communication accessible for the Deaf.
"NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!"
3,733 Zimbabweans—1,700+ with disabilities—petition Parliament to fix the Persons with Disabilities Bill.
❌ Rejected weak amendments.
✅ Demanded a real Disability Commission & UN-aligned rights.
Will lawmakers act?
A study conducted in Singapore revealed that person's with disabilities are 78% likely to face discrimination as compared to those without disabilities. It is known as disability based discrimination.
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As Bulawayo faces worsening water shortages, the situation is expected to deteriorate further without immediate government action, residents have put forward the idea of creating a dedicated water fund to help tackle the crisis. Could this be the solution to the city's ongoing water challenges?
Share your thoughts.
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Increased representation of women & those with disabilities coupled with inclusive digital platforms ensure gender responsive services and a disability sensitive approach to budgeting. Without achieving this, equitable resource distribution may not be realised.
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