The Chief Executive Officer of the Deaf Girls Rise (DGR) initiative was among the distinguished participants at the 7th CBR/CBID Africa Conference, held from September 8th to 11th, 2024, at Entebbe Resort Beach.

The event brought together key stakeholders, advocates, and experts from across Africa to discuss and advance community-based inclusive development (CBID) and community-based rehabilitation (CBR) strategies. The DGR CEO’s attendance reinforced the organization’s commitment to inclusive leadership and disability empowerment, particularly among deaf girls and young women in Uganda.

In a vibrant group photo taken at the conference, the atmosphere radiates unity, diversity, and the shared goal of building resilient and inclusive communities. The presence of DGR at this forum also symbolized a growing voice for the deaf community in high-level policy discussions.

Participation in such international conferences allows DGR to stay at the forefront of inclusive development, share field-tested strategies, and connect with like-minded change makers across the continent.