30+
Years of work
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Zanzibar Association of People with Developmental Disabilities (ZAPDD)

Zanzibar Association of People with Developmental Disabilities (ZAPDD) is a non-govermental organization established in 1999 by parents of children with intellectual disabilities, for the purpose of promoting the welfare of people with intellectual disabilities in Zanzibar.

Our Vision

Inclusive society that is responsive to the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.

Our Mission

ZAPDD is a civil society organization committed to advocating for the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.

Our Focus

The major focus of ZAPDD has to date been on: lobbying and advocacy; capacity building, awareness raising and networking
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Why volunteering at ZAPDD?

Our staff team does a fantastic job, but we are limited in terms of resources. If you have specific professional or technical skills you feel can add value to our operational activities, on a voluntary basis, we would be delighted to talk to you.

    Conditions to join

    ZAPDD’s membership is open to children, youths and adults with intellectual disabilities