Leading the way towards a Barrier-free Philippines since 2000
Championing Transformation
Women with Disabilities Rising at the Forefront
Leading the way towards a Barrier-free Philippines since 2000
Championing Transformation
Women with Disabilities Rising at the Forefront
“One in five women live with a disability”
– UN Women
“3.1% of the population over the age of five has a disability, and just under half (49.1%) of all people with disability are women.”
– National Disability Prevalence Survey (NDPS) 2016
Women with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and underrepresented groups in society. Despite representing a significant portion of the global and national population, their voices and experiences are often overlooked, and their rights neglected.
We Empower Women with Disabilities
To address this gap and create a more inclusive society, WOWLEAP has been working tirelessly to empower women with disabilities since 2000. Women With Disabilities Leap to Social and Economic Progress (WOWLEAP) is a non-governmental organization founded and led by women with disabilities in the Philippines.
Over the years, WOWLEAP has made remarkable strides by establishing and supporting community-based groups for women with disabilities. Through leadership development workshops, leaders nationwide have been trained and empowered to mobilize their communities, resulting in representation in municipal, city, and provincial federations.
“One in five women live with a disability”
– UN Women
“3.1% of the population over the age of five has a disability, and just under half (49.1%) of all people with disability are women.”
– National Disability Prevalence Survey (NDPS) 2016
Women with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and underrepresented groups in society. Despite representing a significant portion of the global and national population, their voices and experiences are often overlooked, and their rights neglected.
“One in five women live with a disability”
– UN Women
“3.1% of the population over the age of five has a disability, and just under half (49.1%) of all people with disability are women.”
– National Disability Prevalence Survey (NDPS) 2016
Women with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and underrepresented groups in society. Despite representing a significant portion of the global and national population, their voices and experiences are often overlooked, and their rights neglected.