Leading the way towards a Barrier-free Philippines since 2000
Championing Transformation
Women with Disabilities Rising at the Forefront

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“One in five women live with a disability”
“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.
WHO WE ARE
OUR VISION
Barrier-Free Philippines
Fully empowered women with disabilities who actively participate in all the aspects of community, living within an inclusive, rights-based, barrier-free society.
OUR MISSION
Empowering Women with Disabilities
- To become a sustainable resource organization that facilitates access of women with disabilities to resources necessary for their active participation in social, economic, cultural and political activities in their communities.
- Advocate for inclusive, gender and disability sensitive policies, programs, and services in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
- Capacitate all stakeholders, especially organizations of persons with disabilities to implement disability-inclusive policies, programs, and services.
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.
Be a Part of the Change
Together, we can make a difference for women with disabilities in the Philippines. Here are some ways you can get involved:
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers who want to contribute their time, skills, and talents to our mission. Contact us to learn about current volunteer opportunities.
Donate
Your donations support our programs and initiatives empowering and uplifting women with disabilities.
Partner with Us
If your organization shares our vision of a barrier-free society for women with disabilities, let’s collaborate! Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.
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