About Us
African Journalists with Disabilities is the leading and authoritative voices, network of Journalists with disabilities across the continent. Beyond being a network, it is a movement. Initiated by the Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa based on the understanding that across Africa, disability is still spoken about but rarely spoken by those who live it. When newsrooms exclude, narratives distort and voices are silenced
AJwD flips the script
Africa Journalists with Disabilities (AJwD) place journalists with disabilities at the centre of storytelling, equipping them to report, shape agendas, and hold power accountable. AJwD is a bold Pan-African movement amplifying journalists with disabilities as storytellers, influencers, and human rights watchdogs.
WHY AJwD MATTERS
Because representation is power not charity. We ensure:
Vision
Voices Unmuted. Narratives Reclaimed. An Inclusive Africa.
MISSION
To ignite and empower Africa’s journalists with disabilities to disrupt stereotypes, shape the narrative, demand inclusion in newsrooms and the society
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2026
Inclusive Africa 2026: Stakeholders Push for Accessible AI
More than 300 delegates attending physically and over 4,000 virtual participants converged at the
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Jun,
2026
Assistive Technology Emergency: Report Reveals Africa Is Failing
A new report launched by the Mastercard Foundation at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026
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Jun,
2026
Inclusive Africa Conference: Young Africans with Albinism Demand
At first glance, Elizabeth Senkoro's story appears extraordinary. At 27, she works as a
CORE FOCUS
- Train through Media fellowship and mentorship
- Amplify authentic disability stories
- Connect a powerful Pan-African network
- Influence inclusive newsroom policies
- Shift narratives from pity to power