19/06/2026
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It is with profound sadness that Inclusion Africa has learned of the passing of Grace Bhembe, National Coordinator of Parents of Children with Disabilities in Eswatini and a tireless champion for the rights, dignity and inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Grace dedicated her life to advancing the voices of persons with intellectual disabilities and indeed wider disabilities, particularly children and self-advocates, ensuring that they were not only heard but meaningfully included in decisions affecting their lives.
She was a passionate advocate for inclusive education, disability rights and the empowerment of families, and consistently called for greater opportunities and platforms for self-advocates to lead conversations on issues that matter to them.
Through her work in Eswatini and across the disability movement, Grace inspired many with her unwavering commitment to inclusion, equality and social justice.
Grace leaves behind a powerful legacy of advocacy, courage and compassion that will continue to inspire generations of self-advocates, families, disability organisations and human rights defenders.
On behalf of the Inclusion Africa family, we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, the Parents of Children with Disabilities in Eswatini, and the wider disability movement in Eswatini and beyond.
May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her legacy continue to light the path towards a more inclusive Africa.
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