GOOD Shepherds Disability Initiative (GSDI) has called on communities, churches, government institutions, and civil society to embrace disability inclusion as a right, not charity.
The local non-profit, based in Kabompo said persons with disabilities in Kabompo District deserve full participation in education, health, livelihoods and national development.
“We are championing the rights of persons with disabilities. Inclusion is not optional, it is a constitutional right,” said GSDI chairperson Jonathan Sakuwunda.
GSDI works closely with the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) to register persons with disabilities, raise awareness about their rights and provide access to services.
Parents, caregivers and volunteers are also trained to support persons with disabilities in their communities.
The NGO has backed the recent assenting of Bill 7 into law, which aimed at strengthening representation, equality and participation of persons with disabilities in national governance.
Sakuwunda said membership to GSDI is open to all, including persons with disabilities, parents, supporters and volunteers who share the organization’s mission of building an inclusive Zambia.
“Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind. Every ability counts,” the chairperson added.
Kalemba January 6, 2026
