International Trade Union Employment Support Programme

Employment Support Project for Disabled People in Tanzania.

Disability Aid Abroad.

Disabled people are the ‘forgotten voice’ of International Development.

Disability Aid Abroad.A voluntary charity formed to help people with disabilities in developing countries.

Disability is seen as a cultural and social stigma.People with disabilities are frequently denied basic health, education and employment rights 25% refused medical treatment95% illiteracy rateLess than 1% in paid employment

Chigila Malawi. Chairperson of Co-operativeResidential training in clothing skills

Lack of adequate maternal healthcare is a major cause of childhood disabilityies.“You’re useless”

Lack of accessibility in transportation and facilities are an additional barrier to training and employment

Wardo Yusuf walked for two weeks with her one-year-old daughter on her back and her four-year-old son at her side to flee Somalia’s drought and famine.

A Real-life Sophies Choice

Conflict related disabilities:Landmines, rape, mental health issues

Joseph’s minor eye infection resulted in losing an eye due to lack of money for medical expenses. 60p!

Boniface Nkakatisi TUICO General SecretaryTanzanian Union of Industrial & Commercial Operatives.64,000 members

TUICO Employment Survey Survey of 220 companies employing 16,000 TUICO members.Less than 1% disabled.Tanzanian Legislation.

TUICO TrainingLetica Paul is a TUICO disability activist trained by Disability Action as a lead facilitator in delivering training in disability awareness in Tanzania.

Vincent Kaduma: TU Liaison

Vincent Kaduma was appointed as Project Administrator to liaise with local and international trade unions and disability organisations.He will deliver and co-ordinate the on-going disability training .

Direct Employment SupportIn 2012 the final phase of the project.20 disabled people will be placed in supported employment.

Direct Employment Support% of workers salary .On-going support: Access, Reasonable adjustments.Regular liaison with Vincent Kaduma

Direct Employment SupportCommitment from employers .% Salary, Reasonable adjustment. Transportation, access.Guarantee of on-going employment if placement successful

Boniface Nkakatisi TUICO General Secretary..“If we in the trade union movement don’t do it – who will?