Nothing has been as fulfilling as this project to train some women and girls with disabilities in rural and developing communities in Nigeria. It has been an elucidative journey every step of the way. The project, rightly tagged DIGITAL INCLUSION PROJECT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES had us visiting several small communities and villages …
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By PLATINUM INTERVENTIONS’ CARE INITIATIVE(PICI) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN AND GIRLS’ ADVANCEMENT AND RESOURCES CENTRE(WAGARC) AND VOICE The meeting was an avenue to bring together key stakeholders in building regulatory councils, government ministries, agencies, civil society organizations and disability groups to address the lack of accessibility and inclusivity of public structures and transport systems in …
The Abuja #RampUpNigeria Awareness Walk, a collaboration between Platinum Intervention and Voice Out Foundation, was an opportunity to bring to the consciousness of the general public the need to build an inclusive society for all… especially for persons living with disabilities. We had the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Disability Matters, Dr. Samuel …
As Reported by Blessing Mary Ocheido (Director General) I was recently selected by the UN Women to be a young Nigerian representative for an international youth conference in Abidjan, Cote D’ivore. I was deeply elated as I consider this a great honour to me and a testament to my advocacy and community work to empower people …
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We are Platinum Intervention. We keep our word. Even when 1) The project costs way above estimated budget and realised funds 2) Our team member had an accident on his way to deliver Saidu Ali’s motorcycle on his way to Nyanya from Kaduna. He sustained personal injuries but the motorcycle was unaffected. Please keep him …
On December 3rd, 2018, we began raising funds to improve mobility and accessibility for disabled students in FCT, Abuja. Our aim was to build disability ramps in public schools in the FCT and also give out wheelchairs to students who need them. We chose public schools because they are the most affordable in the community …
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