About Our Programs

MIUSA works for empowerment, equal opportunities and human rights for women and girls with disabilities around the world. MIUSA's Loud, Proud & Passionate!® projects focus on infusing the perspectives of women with disabilities into international women's movements and development agendas. Loud, Proud & Passionate® is one important step toward creating opportunities for women with disabilities to take integral roles in the development process, empowering themselves and their communities.

Loud, Proud & Passionate®: Including Women with Disabilities in International Development Programs
This practical resource includes strategies for development organizations and women with disabilities to partner in development programs.

Loud, Proud & Passionate®
Learn about MIUSA's unique model of international leadership training as illustrated in this video highlighting women with mobility, visual and hearing disabilities who are shown in unique training workshops and team-building activities, from project development to an outdoor ropes challenge course.

Loud, Proud and Prosperous!®
Learn about how MIUSA is working with women with disabilities in Southern Africa to create and document new opportunities for women with disabilities to participate successfully in community microcredit and microenterprise projects.

Beijing & Beyond
Women and girls with disabilities in the Platform for Action.