A two-day training workshop was held in Mali to equip community leaders with the necessary skills to promote inclusion and combat prejudices against persons with disabilities. The ceremony was attended by the representative of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Mohamed Lamine Cissé, and the President of the Acaph-Hineso association, Kadidiatou Coulibaly. The training aimed to raise awareness and promote the participation of persons with disabilities in community life and local conflict resolution mechanisms.
The training was part of a project titled "Promotion for Peace" and was conducted in commemoration of the Month of Solidarity and Fight against Exclusion. The representative of the Ministry of Health and Social Development emphasized that the theme of the training aligns with the month's objectives, which seeks to sensitize communities to the social neglect faced by persons with disabilities. The training aimed to empower community leaders to support persons with disabilities and encourage them to have confidence in themselves.
The President of the Acaph-Hineso association, Kadidiatou Coulibaly, stated that the training aimed to contribute to improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities. She deplored the prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination faced by persons with disabilities, as well as their limited access to essential services and representation in decision-making spaces. Coulibaly emphasized that building an inclusive community requires a collective effort and cannot be achieved solely through policies or texts.
The training was attended by thirty participants, including community leaders and representatives from various organizations. The participants were equipped with skills to promote peace, prevent violent extremism, and include persons with disabilities in local conflict resolution mechanisms. The training also featured discussions on the importance of accessibility and the participation of persons with disabilities in community life.
Rose Bouzaïd, a person with a disability and president of the "La Vie en Rose" association, emphasized that persons with disabilities do not seek pity but rather equal treatment and respect. She stressed that inclusive communities can only be built through collective efforts and by involving persons with disabilities in decision-making processes.
The representative of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Mohamed Lamine Cissé, stated that disability is not a limitation but rather a state of being that anyone can experience. He emphasized that the training aimed to empower community leaders to support persons with disabilities and promote their inclusion in community life.
The training workshop was organized by the Acaph-Hineso association in collaboration with various organizations, including the Ministry of Health and Social Development. The event aimed to promote the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Mali and to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
Key points
- The training workshop was part of a project to promote peace and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Mali.
