From 3rd-10th June, 2013 the All Africa Conference of Churches held its general assembly in Kampala, Uganda. EDAN participated in this Assembly and had the opportunity to hold a workshop on Theology of Inclusion and Disability. This is the report of the workshop. Download attachment
Advancing Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Through Inclusion Throughout history, persons with disabilities have been subject to differential treatments associated with negative perceptions, attitudes and beliefs that promote stereotypes and prejudice. Three overarching patterns of thought and behavior that have shaped opinions and perceptions in religious and secular arenas and promote the oppression of persons […]
Reflections Of Persons With Disability The emergence of the Church in Jerusalem was an unmistakable sign of the work of the Holy Spirit. The men and women who came together in that congregation had recognized in St. Peter’s message (Acts 2: 14-42) the sense of hope offered by a new movement which would resolve much […]
It will already be the New Year 2015 by the time you read this September to December publication of our newsletter. One over writing theme in the many articles is the resilience to move ahead with our advocacy work for the inclusion of persons with Disabilities in all aspects of the Spiritual, social, economic and […]
EDAN Middle East was established in June, 2006 during a meeting attended by church representatives of persons with disabilities in Beirut, Lebanon. The representatives were from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. Vision Towards a truly inclusive society, a society of ALL and for ALL Strategic Goals Promoting positive change in attitudes and behaviour towards […]