As part of its ongoing efforts to promote disability rights and inclusion, FAECARE Foundation has organized a one-day training session for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State.
The workshop, held at Aleto Town Hall, forms part of the Foundation’s Disability Rights Initiative Project: Rural Rivers, with support from the Disability Rights Fund.
A total of 22 participants—including PWDs, peer mentors, and members of the project team—took part in the training, which aimed to deepen understanding of disability rights, enhance advocacy skills, and empower participants to influence inclusive policy-making at the grassroots level.
The interactive training covered key areas such as accessibility, education, healthcare, employment, and protection from discriminatory practices and language. Through group activities and discussions, participants were encouraged to recognize and challenge the barriers that hinder full participation in society.
One participant described the training as an “eye-opening” experience, stating it helped her recognize her rights as a woman with a disability. Many participants expressed gratitude and pledged to take the knowledge back to their communities through advocacy visits and awareness campaigns.
FAECARE Foundation reiterated its commitment to building the capacity of PWDs and fostering inclusive development across Rivers State. The organization plans to roll out similar trainings in other local government areas to expand the project’s impact.
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