Disability doubles a child’s chances of being out of school, and girls with disabilities face greater discrimination.

Globally, before the pandemic, an estimated one-third of children who were out-of-school had disabilities. School closures have led to a greater learning crisis and increased exclusion. It’s now estimated there are 250 million children out of school.

We believe every child has the right to education and, through our education work, we’ve shown that change is possible.

While most of the 1.3 billion people with disabilities around the world are of working age, only about a third are in employment. Their chances to earn a living are often limited by stigma, discrimination and a lack of accessible workplaces.

We work with people to build their skills and confidence, and with businesses, governments and organisations of people with disabilities to create more inclusive employment and livelihood opportunities.

Good health and wellbeing is a fundamental human right, allowing children to go to school and adults to earn a living.

But women, girls and people with disabilities often experience poorer health than their peers, often because of discrimination and stigma. More than 400 million people worldwide lack access to even basic health care. We believe everyone, wherever they live, should be able to receive quality, affordable care.

In many countries, electoral systems and local development initiatives aren’t inclusive, meaning women and people with disabilities are often excluded.

We support everyone to participate in decision-making processes, advocate for local services and public policies to be more inclusive, and work in partnership with disability organisations to ensure people can make their voices heard.

It’s thought 340 million women will live in extreme poverty by 2030 unless action is taken.

Women often experience multiple forms of discrimination. This is compounded for women with disabilities, who face extra barriers because of the stigma around disability. That’s why upholding the rights of women and girls is critical in everything we do.