New Mobility International USA Publication
Loud, Proud and Passionate®
Including Women with Disabilities in International Development Programs
Edited by Jill Crawford, Cindy Lewis, Susan Sygall
Second Edition (323 Pages)
"Loud, Proud and Passionate® is a call to action for all organizations committed to social change. It provides the tools, resources and guidelines for including women with disabilities in our work and decision-making. For groups working internationally, this edition offers a wide range of potential disability rights partners from Brazil to Uganda and from Uzbekistan to the West Indies. It is a tremendous resource for activist women with disabilities who can use it to network, share strategies and acquire information about additional sources of support."
--Kavita N. Ramdas, President & CEO, Global Fund for Women
Loud, Proud and Passionate® illustrates the importance of including women with disabilities in international development, women's organizations and community projects and highlights the efforts and successes of disabled women worldwide.
New, updated and expanded edition features:
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Perspectives, recommendations and strategies from grassroots women leaders with disabilities from 25 countries
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Comprehensive, updated resource section listing 48 organizations and projects concerning women with disabilities around the world
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Mobility International USA's groundbreaking survey on gender and disability in international development programs
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International women with disabilities movement historical overview
Loud, Proud and Passionate® is a valuable resource for international development organizations, women's and disability organizations, International Studies and Disability Studies programs, and for any reader who wants to learn from women with disabilities from around the world.
Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a US-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development. MIUSA recently began a three-year project to provide training and technical assistance in policies, employment, programs and services for bringing people with disabilities, particularly women and girls, into the international development assistance process.
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