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Risikat sits in her wheelchair outside a school in Nigeria.

Institute for Development studies publishes new journal on building disability-inclusive futures

New research published in the Institute for Development Studies’ quarterly bulletin, sheds fresh light on the urgent need for disability-inclusive development.

April 2026
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Putting disability inclusion into action

Abhilasha Sharma, Inclusive Futures’ monitoring, evaluation and learning manager, reflects on what disability inclusion in action looks like based on seven years of working on the programme.

March 2026
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Busting disability inclusion myths

Inclusive Futures’ senior learning adviser, Pascale Hall, reflects on the programme’s learning legacy and discusses how the development sector can debunk long-standing myths about disability inclusion.

March 2026
Two young women in blue and yellow headscarves are smiling at the camera.

New report confirms disability inclusion is one of the smartest investments in global development

A new Inclusive Futures report proves that disability inclusive development delivers powerful, cost-effective and lasting results.

November 2025
Women with disabilities in Nigeria in colourful headdresses smile for the camera during a peer-to-peer workshop.

Inclusive Futures at the International Conference on Family Planning 2025

Inclusive Futures is attending ICFP from 3-6 November. Visit our booth or attend our events to connect with us and learn more about our programme insights.

October 2025
A family sit crossed legged outside their home in northern Nigeria.

Disability inclusion is under threat – we cannot afford to lose momentum

Sightsavers’ Johannes Trimmel and the International Disability Alliance’s José Viera reflect on the achievements of UK aid’s flagship disability inclusive development programme in its final year, and the urgent actions needed to sustain momentum.

September 2025
Our panel speakers pose for a photo at the UK Mission in New York.

Breaking the silence: new report on disability stigma launched at an event at CoSP

On 11 June, global disability rights advocates, government officials, development agencies and media partners came together to confront one of the most persistent barriers to disability inclusion: stigma and discrimination.

June 2025
A group of female farmers sit in a semi-circle and having a discussion.

How media and community engagement drive disability inclusion in Kenya

In Kenya, local media and community action are helping to tackle disability stigma, foster workplace inclusion and empower people with disabilities.

June 2025
A group of men laugh while playing a board game about family planning.

Global Disability Summit 2025: Closing the gap between disability inclusion and development

Inclusive Futures is attending the summit in Berlin on 2-3 April. Visit our booth or attend our panel event to connect with us and learn more about our programme insights.

March 2025
Beryl, who is blind and has hearing loss in one ear, sits at a table making a mat.

Sense International wins prestigious Zero Project award for its work with entrepreneurs with disabilities

Sense International has won a 2025 Zero Project Award for empowering individuals with deafblindness and complex disabilities in Kenya to build successful businesses and achieve financial independence.

March 2025
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