About Us
Who we are
The Disability Rights and Inclusion Organization (DRI) is a Sudanese civil society organization established on 3 February 2022 in Khartoum. We are committed to advancing the rights, dignity, inclusion and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in every part of Sudanese life.
We work at every level where change is needed: with individuals and families in their communities, with local and national institutions, and with humanitarian and development actors. We aim to remove the barriers that keep persons with disabilities from enjoying their rights, and to make sure their voices are heard where decisions are made.
At the heart of DRI is a simple belief: persons with disabilities are not objects of charity. They are rights holders, leaders, advocates and active citizens, and they must be at the center of shaping the decisions, policies and programs that affect their lives.
An inclusive and accessible Sudan where persons with disabilities enjoy equal rights, dignity, opportunities and full participation.
To promote disability rights and inclusion through advocacy, empowerment, accessible services and meaningful participation in humanitarian, development, peacebuilding and decision-making processes.
Our Areas of Work
Our work is organized around six connected programs, each responding to a key barrier persons with disabilities face in Sudan:
- Advocacy, Rights & Policy Reform
- Inclusive Humanitarian Action
- Leadership, Empowerment & Participation
- Inclusive Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
- Access to Inclusive Education, Health & Rehabilitation
- Women and Girls with Disabilities & Protection