Vanuatu Disability Promotion & Advocacy

22/09/2026

📚✨ Sanma Day 2026 – Day Two Highlights ✨📚

Today, our booth came alive with the energy of students who showed great interest in learning more about disability inclusion. Many stopped by to ask thoughtful questions, engage with our team, and collect posters to take home.

We are proud to see the younger generation embracing awareness and joining the conversation. Their curiosity and enthusiasm remind us that inclusion is a shared journey. 💙

Visit us at our booth again today—we look forward to welcoming you!

21/09/2026

🌟 Sanma Day 2026 Celebration 🌟

Team motto: “Tugeta Yumi Wok Strong, Tugeta Yumi Gro” 💪🌱

VDPA is proud to be part of this year’s Sanma Day Celebration. Yesterday, our team joined the vibrant parade led by the VMF Band, marching from Chapui Stadium to Chief Nakamal Park. 🎶✨

At our booth, we are honored to stand alongside partners working together in the disability sector: Disability Desk, VSPD, Volley 4 Change, and VDPA. Together, we showcase unity and commitment to inclusion.

📍 We warmly welcome the public to visit our booth today and tomorrow—come learn more, share stories, and celebrate with us!

17/09/2026

Friday Voices!

"Belonging Is For Everyone."
People with disabilities deserve full access, meaningful inclusion, and equal participation in every part of community life.
We belong in schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, public spaces, places of worship, events, and leadership.

Accessibility is not optional; it is not a favor – Accessibility is a right.!
Inclusion is not charity. Accommodations are not special treatment, not a burden.
Remove barriers. Challenge assumptions. Create spaces where people with disabilities are welcomed, respected, and included from the beginning.
"NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US".

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BELONG EVERYWHERE.

03/09/2026

🌟 VDPA is proud to announce a milestone in national advocacy! 🌟

On 19th March 2026, VDPA hosted the Breakfast Dialogue — a high-level national advocacy event held at Holiday Inn Hotel, Port Vila. It was a great honor to meet with Director Generals, senior government officers, representatives from DFAT, NGO Desk, and other key partners.

This dialogue marked a significant step forward in promoting disability inclusion and collaboration across sectors. VDPA extends heartfelt appreciation to all participants for their commitment and support toward building a more inclusive Vanuatu. 💙

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Yumi no leko narafala man behind.
Ol man wetem ol special needs oli ol pipol we oli semak long yumi mo oli g*t semak raet olsem yumi mo yumi no mas luk daon long olgeta.

Crime Prevention unit long Luganville, Sanma Patrol i stap long wan presentation wetem ol partners blong Vanuatu Disability promotion Advocacy blong lukluk mo tokabaot ol way forward blong VDPA long ol taem we I stap kam.

Sitaon tugeta ia I tekem ples long Nokuku Village long North West blong Santo .

10/08/2026

VDPA is proud to be part of this 3rd Edition of Youth Parliament, with our officers Mr. Joshua Jack Iotil and Miss Courtney Oty Vuti ensuring that youth with disabilities are included and represented.
This is a powerful opportunity for youth to share ideas, learn about democracy and leadership, and make their voices heard at the national level.
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16/07/2026

On 8th July 2026, our dedicated team joined the Sanma Inter-Schools Sports Association Games (SISSA) at Tata Presbyterian School.🤾⛹️‍♂️🧑‍🦽👨‍🦯

🗣 We spoke about the rights of People with Disabilities, guided by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

It was also a privilege to learn from other partners present, and we were proud to see our health partners making their awareness materials inclusive.

Thank you to the officers at Sanma Electoral Office & Child Desk for the collaboration and support provided👏👏, together we continue to build awareness, share informations, and promote inclusion for all. 💛

Big thanks to CBM Australia for supporting VDPA with funding through the CBID project. ♥️💛

17/06/2026

🌍✨ VDPA successfully conducted a two-day Disaster Resource Team (DRT) Training with the current and new DRT members in Luganville Santo, @ the Ports and Harbour, on 29–30 May 2026!

👥 25 participants with disabilities including VDPA board members, persons with disabilities representing different Affiliate groups, and VDPA staff. Together, they explored:
✅ Disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction
✅ CRPD Article 11-Situation of Risk and Humanitarian Emergency
✅ Early warning systems & accessibility
✅ Inclusive disaster planning
✅ Cyclone 🌪 & earthquake 🌏 preparedness💡 through simulations exercises, group activities, and discussions, participants gained valuable skills to support their communities before, during, and after disasters.

🙌 Huge appreciation to the Shifting the Power Coalition (STPC) for their financial support and the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) for their technical support.
Together, we are building safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities where no one is left behind. 💪🌈

16/06/2026

Include "US" Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) in Disaster Risk Reduction efforts.