About Us
The Sauri Growth Initiative for women and Youth with Disabilities is a non-profit organization committed to empowering women and youth disabilities.
The organization was duly registered in 2022 and has since then financed a couple of activities to empower young women and girls with disabilities not until this year 2024.
We got a grant from Urgent Action Fund Africa, which was used to embark on a a project "Empowering women and Girls with disabilities through inclusive Climate change actions and policies".
Our primary goal is to combat discrimination and foster inclusivity across all facets of society. We are driven by the mission to ensure that women and girls with disabilities have equal opportunitiesto thrive in the workforce, education, and political arenas.
We firmly beleive in nurturing the potential of young people with disabilities to a actively contribute to society and economic development. Our overaching objective is to establish an inclusive and accessible environment for individuals withh disabilities, irrespective of gender, age, or disability type.
Vision
A world where women and youth with children with disabilities can thrive, experiencing equal acess and opportunities without discrimination or barriers.
Mission
To empower and youth with disabilities through inclusive education, advocacy, and accessible resources, promoting equal participation in:
- Governance and politics
- Employment
- Sexual and reproductive health
Core values
- Inclusivity and accessibility
- Empowerment and self determination
- Equality and social justice
- Collaboration and partnership
Our pillars
- Inclusive Education: accessible quallity eduaction
- Sexual Reproductive health Rights(SRHR): informed choices
- Economic Empowerment: fulfilling work
- Advocacy and policy change: equality and inclusion
Our Work
We focus on advocacy, empowerment, and inclusion for women and young persons with disabilities.
Our key initiatives include
Promoting rights and inclusion in leadership, governance, and policymaking Advocating for accessible sexual and reproductive health services Driving inclusive education and dignified work opportunities Training, capacity-building, and policy advocacy.
What Sets Us Apart
As an organization led by individuals with disabilities, we bring a unique perspective and approach to our work. Our lived experiences inform our strategies and ensure that our initiatives are authentic and effective.
Our Team
Comfort EkwoExecutive Director
Ogbodo Precious NnekaProject Manager
