The Realisation of the African Disability Protocol RAD-P is a European Union Co-funded project
sightsavers zambia Country Director Glenda Mulenga (left).
Sightsavers Zambia Country
Office will host a Press Briefing on the African Disability Protocol (ADP) – 6 March 2026
The Realisation of the African Disability Protocol RAD-P is a European Union Co-funded project which seeks to strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities particularly women, youth, and those most excluded in governance and decision-making processes in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The project aims to ensure that persons with disabilities influence inclusive policies and local development processes in alignment with the African Disability Protocol (ADP).
To achieve this, RAD-P strengthens the capacity of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), especially umbrella bodies, in policy analysis, advocacy, and engagement with duty bearers.
It also promotes collaboration among OPDs, civil society, government institutions, and regional bodies such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
The Registered charity numbers 207544 and SC038110. Eump— Sightsavers with a Press Briefing slated for Friday 6th March 2026 from 09:30 — 11:30 hours at M’kango Golfview Hotel, on Lusaka’s Great East Road.
This Press Briefing forms part of ongoing advocacy efforts, under the RAD-P project, to raise public awareness on the importance of ratifying the African Disability Protocol (ADP).
As highlighted through various engagements over the past five (5) years, the ADP is a critical continental human rights instrument designed to protect the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities across Africa.
Zambia has signed the Protocol but has not yet ratified it, and progress toward completing the process has not been evident.
“Press Coverage as being vital in helping inform the public, elevating the conversation nationally, and strengthening accountability for progress on disability rights in Zambia,” read a letter signed by Glenda Mulenga, Country Director Sightsavers.
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