Inclusive Budget, Now
Signs of Hope Trust, contributed to the drafting of an inclusive 2023 National Budget in Zimbabwe, with a focus on disability. We published the Citizen’s Guide to the 2023 National Budget in Zimbabwe which provides an introduction to the budget, outlines the budget formulation process, and provides information on the budget themes and thrusts, as well as trends and recommendations for persons with disabilities. Link to the Citizen’s Guide to the 2023 National Budget
Access To Information
Signs of Hope Trust, has continuously advocated for access to information for people with disabilities. Access to information empowers individuals with disabilities to voice their thoughts, influence government actions, and engage in decision-making processes..
We recognize the obstacles that prevent access to information in developing countries, such as politics, culture, and infrastructure. However, many of these barriers can be overcome by legal frameworks, open data initiatives, and capacity building efforts.
Please read our full press statement on the International Day of Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2023: link to Signs of Hope IDUAI press statement 2023
News Articles That Mention Signs Of Hope Trust Access To Information Work
Link to article on Spiked Media: Zimbabwe committed to upholding right to access to information – Spiked.co.zw | Best Zimbabwe News Online (spikedmedia.co.zw)
Link to article on Humanitatiran Eye Weekly: Gvt should use USF funds to improve access to ICTs for persons with disabilities: SHT urges (substack.com)
Assistive Technologies
April 2015 we hosted researchers from the University of Technikum, Wien (Vienna, Austria) who came to showcase their flipmouse, which is a device that is used by people with limited mobility. Signs of Hope Trust organised two – day workshop was organized at the National University of Science and Technology (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) with a practical demonstration at King George VI Special School (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe). We also organized a showcase at a festival, held at Jairos Jiri (Bulawayo). They also made a presentation at our networking meeting in Highlands, Harare. Their visit was covered by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation on the TV show Disability Issues by Disability advocate Soneni Gwizi. Refer to their website for the pictures of their visit: AsTeRICS Academy: Gallery Zimbabwe (asterics-academy.net).
Who We Are
We are a unique entity established to advocate, empower and serve persons with disabilities. Our mandate is to disseminate information, advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), and empower PWDs to become independent citizens
who can participate fully in society. We also serve as a charity for families and individuals with disabilities.
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