Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-official SLUDI

Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-official SLUDI We are Leading the change for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues (SLUDI) is a federation of organizations of persons
with Disabilities (OPDs) that was established and launched in Sierra Leone in 1992.

02/09/2026

From Pujehun to Kambia: The Inspiring Journey of Kamara Joseph Alieu, president of the Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues and Executive Director of Welfare society for the Disabled

His life is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and breaking barriers for the next generation.

Watch the full interview below to hear his story, and share to spread the message of inclusion.

29/08/2026

Accessibility benefits everyone.

Real advocacy isn't about speaking for people. It’s about using your platform to amplify the voices that need to be hear...
27/08/2026

Real advocacy isn't about speaking for people. It’s about using your platform to amplify the voices that need to be heard.

When we talk about disability rights, the most important principle is simple:

Nothing About Us Without Us.

Using your voice effectively means knowing how to create space, break down barriers, and drive real inclusion:

Pass the mic: Don’t speak over persons with disabilities. Use your position, platform, and networks to bring self-advocates directly to the table.

Shift from charity to rights:

Accessibility and inclusion aren't favors or acts of pity, they are fundamental human rights and legal standards.

Challenge the status quo:

Ask hard questions about physical accessibility, digital inclusion, and equal funding in your workplaces, schools, and communities before people are left out.

Normalize dignity:

Use language that respects independence, equality, and human rights, not outdated stereotypes or passive sympathy.

True allyship isn't passive support. It’s actively demanding accessible spaces, inclusive policies, and equal seats at the decision-making table.

How are you using your platform to champion inclusion in your community today?


Kindly follow the SLUDI Youth Channel on YouTube and stay connected with our latest updates, activities, and disability ...
25/08/2026

Kindly follow the SLUDI Youth Channel on YouTube and stay connected with our latest updates, activities, and disability inclusive youth-focused initiatives.

👉 "Subscribe to the SLUDI Official YouTube Channel.

https://youtube.com/?si=3vPEMA4FiFUwfDEV

Sustainable disability inclusion requires moving beyond charitable interventions toward structured, commercial partnersh...
23/08/2026

Sustainable disability inclusion requires moving beyond charitable interventions toward structured, commercial partnerships where organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and market leaders co-create economic opportunities.

We want to move away from reliance on social welfare or street-based livelihoods toward stable income generation, social security, and career progression.
Thank you One Family People and Liliane Fonds for supporting OPDs to lead the change for disability.
''Nothing About Us Without Us '

'Aluta continua ' the struggle continues.

NPYD Officially Launched: A New Platform for Youth Leadership in Disability Advocacy“Leading the Change for PwDs.”On 18 ...
19/08/2026

NPYD Officially Launched:
A New Platform for Youth Leadership in Disability Advocacy
“Leading the Change for PwDs.”
On 18 August 2026, the National Panel of Youth with Disabilities (NPYD) was officially launched by One Family People (OFP), in partnership with the Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues (SLUDI).
The launch was followed by an induction and capacity-building workshop designed to prepare members of the panel for their roles as young disability leaders and advocates.
The induction introduced members to the mandate, roles and responsibilities of the NPYD, including:
1. Representing and amplifying the voices of young persons with disabilities
2. Identifying and communicating the priorities and concerns of their constituencies
3. Promoting disability inclusion and meaningful participation
4. Engaging stakeholders and decision-makers
5. Advocating for policies and programmes that respond to the needs of young persons with disabilities
6. Mobilizing communities and building partnerships

A key part of the programme was the development of an advocacy roadmap, helping members begin translating their knowledge into practical action.
The workshop also provided an opportunity for members to understand that the NPYD is not simply a platform for discussion. It is intended to be a representative and consultative mechanism through which young persons with disabilities can organize, advocate, influence policy and contribute to national development.
The journey has begun.
Young persons with disabilities are not waiting to be represented.
They are organizing to represent themselves.
Many Thanks to One Family People with support from Liliane Fonds for this milestone in the life of Youth with Disabilities.
we look forward to more.
Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-official SLUDI
Wesofod Kambia
Trocaire
Restless Development
Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone

OFP & SLUDI Sign Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Disability Inclusion.A new chapter has been opened in the collectiv...
19/08/2026

OFP & SLUDI Sign Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Disability Inclusion.

A new chapter has been opened in the collective effort to advance disability inclusion and empowerment in Sierra Leone.
On 18 August 2026, One Family People (OFP) and the Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues (SLUDI) officially signed a partnership agreement, formalizing their commitment to working together to advance the rights, participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The partnership signing formed part of the official launch programme for the National Panel of Youth with Disabilities (NPYD).
The collaboration is intended to strengthen joint efforts in areas including disability advocacy, youth empowerment, inclusive development, capacity building, policy engagement and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making.
The partnership reflects a shared understanding that disability inclusion cannot be achieved through isolated efforts. It requires strong partnerships, coordinated advocacy and the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities themselves.
As OFP and SLUDI begin this new phase of collaboration, the partnership provides an important foundation for supporting young persons with disabilities to take greater leadership in advocating for their rights and influencing decisions that affect their lives.
Thanks to One Family People with support from Liliane Fonds.

Trocaire
The Ministry of Information and Civic Education
Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-official SLUDI
NCPD

Good news is here, wait for the details......... One Family PeopleLiliane FondsSierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-o...
19/08/2026

Good news is here, wait for the details.........

One Family People
Liliane Fonds
Sierra Leone Union on Disability Issues-official SLUDI

12/08/2026

We are most of the time if not always excluded in this kind of event , however we will not be left behind... SLAPWA with support from Seneca Trust and Medical Assistance Sierra Leone will commemorate the International Youth Day!

We have Youth with Albinism in Sierra Leone too.... What your excuse for not involving us in youth activities?
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For more information check the flyer below 👇⬇️👇👇👇⬇️

Medical Assistance Sierra Leone Lancaster University United Nations UNDP in Sierra Leone European Union in Sierra Leone Africa Albinism Network Altruist Sunscreen 2026 Culture and Creativity Year. UN Albinism: Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond Global Albinism Alliance UNFPA Sierra Leone Sightsavers

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY FROM THE SIERRA LEONE UNION ON DISABILITY ISSUES (SLUDI)As Sierra Leone celebrates the pow...
12/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY FROM THE SIERRA LEONE UNION ON DISABILITY ISSUES (SLUDI)

As Sierra Leone celebrates the power, talent, and potential of its vibrant young population, SLUDI stands up to raise an essential question:

WHERE ARE OUR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES?

Across our chiefdoms, districts, and cities, young Sierra Leoneans are driving change, building businesses, and shaping the future. Yet, thousands of young people with disabilities remain overlooked, facing barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and leadership spaces.
True national development is impossible when a vital section of our youth is left behind. Inclusion is not a favor; it is a fundamental right.
Today, SLUDI calls on government bodies, civil society partners, community leaders, and private institutions across Sierra Leone to:

BREAK PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL BARRIERS: Make schools, training institutes, and public spaces accessible to all.

GUARANTEE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES: Ensure skills development, job creation, and youth empowerment initiatives explicitly include young persons with disabilities.

INCLUDE US AT THE TABLE: Give young leaders with disabilities a direct voice in policy development and decision-making processes.

To every young Sierra Leonean living with a disability: Your voice matters, your potential is unlimited, and SLUDI stands with you.
Nothing about us, without us. 🇸🇱






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