GDDI will take place July 22-25, 2019. This event is by invitation only.
About GDDI
GDDI brings international development and human rights actors together with disabled women leaders from around the world to engage in direct dialogue about strategies for including women and girls with disabilities in development projects throughout the world.
The international development and human rights actors are typically senior-level professionals from international NGOs, government and intergovernmental organizations, and others leading international development initiatives worldwide.
The disabled women leaders are delegates of MIUSA’s signature international exchange program, the Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) and come from Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
Together, they explore topics including, but not limited to:
- human rights
- civil society
- education
- economic development
- health
- HIV/AIDS
- emergency response
- violence prevention
- youth development and leadership
Furthermore, attendees will experience how we arrange access at a live event attended by people with diverse types of disabilities. The event will be held in a wheelchair-accessible venue and conducted in English and American Sign Language, with additional communication access provided by Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs).
Attendees
We look forward to welcoming representatives from the following organizations to GDDI 2019:
- Solidarity Center
- World Vision US
- MADRE
- FHI 360
- Mercy Corps
- World Learning
- Chemonics
- Oxfam America
- Women for Women International
- International Youth Foundation
- Seattle International Foundation
- Human Rights Watch
- Tetra Tech DPK
- Vibrant Village Foundation
- Wangki Tangni
- Disability Rights Fund
- Islamic Relief USA
- IREX
- Women’s Refugee Commission
- Women Deliver
- ADRA
Accessibility at GDDI
- GDDI will be conducted in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL).
- Additional communication access may be provided by Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs).
- Site is wheelchair accessible overall; terrain can be rugged in areas.
- Real-time captioning and/or computer-assisted notetaking will be provided.
- Program materials can be provided in alternative formats (such as braille, large print, or electronic file) upon request.
- Registrants may request other disability-related accommodations as needed in the registration form.
Rates
Registration includes three nights of overnight accommodation at a rustic retreat space, meals, and transportation to and from the Eugene airport. Member organizations of MIUSA’s EDDI initiative receive a discounted rate.
Thank you to our generous sponsor, Islamic Relief USA
Be a Sponsor
Show your organization’s commitment to equity and disability inclusion. Contact us for more information about sponsorship levels and packages.
Contact Us
For questions, contact Ashley Holben
Email: aholben [at] miusa.org
Phone: 541-343-1284 extension 18
Take a Look Back
See our recap of GDDI 2016, including international development organizations represented, WILD delegates’ countries represented, described photo slideshow, participant testimonials, and more.
