Umoja People with Disabilities is an non profit organization that advocates and empowers people living with disabilities in Malawi Dzaleka Refugees Camp.
UPD was honored to host DAPP, WAG, and District Council representatives for a support and monitoring visit. Together, we are strengthening partnerships for a more inclusive future. #UPD#Inclusion
On 20th May 2026, Workshop Highlights
UMOJA PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES successfully held a Mental Health Awareness training focused on mental health issues among refugees with disabilities and effective support strategies.π§
UPD hosted a powerful session in Dzaleka bringing together 40 participants to fight mental health stigma affecting refugees with disabilities.
Together, we rise. Together, we include.
Disability is not inability Together, we rise. Together, we include.
Disability is not inability
UPD hosted a powerful session in Dzaleka bringing together 40 participants to fight mental health stigma affecting refugees with disabilities.
Together, we rise. Together, we include.
Disability is not inability.
#MentalHealth#BreakTheStigma#MentalHealthAwareness
We recently distributed essential supplies including soap, cereal, and other basic products to children living with disabilities. Small actions can create meaningful change in our communities.
Letβs continue supporting those who need it most.
On 4 March 2026, UPD hosted a Mental Health Awareness capacity-building session in Dowa District.
Participants strengthened skills in:
β’ Leadership
β’ Project management
β’ Communication
β’ Inclusive workplaces
Over 70% of participants were women and persons with disabilitie
March 3rd | Dzaleka
UPD organized a Mental Health Awareness event featuring football and an inter school competition with dance and fashion performances.
Youth engagement. Inclusion. Impact.
#MentalHealth#DisabilityInclusion#UPD#Malawi
Inclusion. Dignity. Opportunity.
Umoja People With Disabilities (UPD) empowers persons with disabilities through training, education, advocacy & community support in Dzaleka camp.
No one should be left behind.
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Umoja Training center Graduation
Pride, joy, and hope filled Dzaleka Camp as 70 graduates received their certificates in Computer Literacy and English. Together, we celebrate skills that empower and a mission that uplifts.
Ready to shine? Register for our next classes!
Dec 3, 2025, UPD & Disability Rights Fund celebrated in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi. Theme: Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress 2025
Poetry, dance, theatre & football showcased resilience, creativity & leadership of persons with disabilities
Empowering voices, advancing inclusion.
UPD & Diwa spotlight women with disabilities in leadership, featuring Elness Munyenyembe & Jenny Pawi. Together, we champion equal participation & amplify voices that matter.
#Umoja#Diwa#CommunityEmpowerment#HumanRights