What we do
Our core sectors
Four core sectors give our work one clear shape: learning, technology, economic opportunity and inclusion. Community is how people take part, and global opportunities are a pathway, not a sector.
Our core sectors
Four sectors. One mission.
Education & Skills
Accessible learning, digital skills, professional development and leadership programmes.
See what we doTechnology & Innovation
Technology, digital inclusion and innovative solutions that improve access and participation.
See what we doEconomic Opportunity
Entrepreneurship, employability, enterprise development and pathways from learning to earning.
See what we doAdvocacy & Inclusion
Promoting accessibility, disability inclusion, awareness and meaningful participation.
See what we doThe programme areas that deliver them
Behind the four sectors sit the programme areas below, each with its own programmes, partners and targets.
Programme area 01
Institute for Learning & Development
We provide transformative education, vocational training, digital literacy and market-relevant skills development that equip individuals with the knowledge and confidence needed for employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.
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Programme area 02
Advocacy
We champion disability rights, accessibility and inclusive policy through advocacy, community engagement and stakeholder partnerships — challenging stigma and building a more equitable society.
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Programme area 03
Mental Health & Wellness
We promote emotional resilience, confidence and wellbeing through support systems and empowerment programmes, because true inclusion means addressing the whole person, not only economic opportunity.
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Programme area 04
Technology & Innovation
We develop assistive technologies and inclusive digital solutions — from voice-to-text tools to offline-accessible learning platforms — that put persons with disabilities at the centre of Africa's digital future.
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Programme area 05
The Surge Multimedia
Our media and communications hub creating podcasts, interviews and stories that highlight disability, talent, leadership and creativity — told by the community, not about it.
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Digital transformation
We leverage technology to level the playing field by providing digital literacy, accessible learning solutions, and assistive tools that empower persons with disabilities to learn, communicate, and work independently.
Technology serves as a catalyst for inclusion, enabling individuals to access education, employment, entrepreneurship, and social participation regardless of physical or sensory limitations.
Assistive technology
We develop and deploy innovative assistive technologies that enhance accessibility and inclusion.
Our solutions support communication, learning, mobility, and workplace participation, ensuring that physical, sensory, or learning differences never become barriers to personal growth and success.
Through technology-driven interventions, we create opportunities that allow individuals with disabilities to thrive in today's digital economy.
Four sectors. Five pillars.
Our sectors describe what we do. Our strategic pillars describe how the work is structured and measured.
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