Vanuatu Disability Promotion Advocacy Association
Organization name
Vanuatu Disability Promotion Advocacy Association
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Organization type
NGO
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Current focus/area
Disability rights Inclusion Advocacy
Description/notes
Vanuatu Disability Promotion and Advocacy Association (VDPA) is the national Disabled People’s Organization (DPO) of Vanuatu. VDPA was established on 4th April 1999 with the mandate to advocate for rights and promote the abilities of people with disabilities in Vanuatu. VDPA has contributed significantly to advancing the rights of people with disabilities through the development of 28 affiliate groups, which work to raise awareness and advocate for disability inclusion - at the community level around Vanuatu. (website)
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A member organisation of the Climate Action Network Regional Node Pacific Islands CAN (PICAN)
15° 22' 36.12" S, 166° 57' 33.12" E
Inclusion
Advocacy +Longitude: 166.9592 +
