Projects
For many organisations or small businesses of persons with disabilities, Abilis project funding is their first opportunity to plan and implement a project of their own. Annually, we fund approximately 200 projects through which persons with disabilities and their organisations learn new skills and gain information. Project planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring teach the applicant organisations on how to collaborate with foreign donors, which improves the organisations’ possibilities to function in the future.
In-line with the goals of Finnish Development Cooperation Policy, Abilis is committed to improving gender equality, status of persons with disabilities, equity, climate resilience and low-emission development in its development cooperation. We pay special attention to how projects improve rights of persons with disabilities, participation possibilities based on equity, gender equality and the status and rights of women and girls with disabilities. In addition, we screen our projects for possible climate risks or impacts and provide grantees with recommendations and advice on how the risks or negative impacts could be minimized or managed.
Abilis grants financial support to projects of organisations or small businesses run by persons with disabilities. To receive funding for a project, the applicant group must fill in a project application form and send it along with necessary annexes to the Foundation. Our country representatives help groups throughout the process: applying for a project, implementing a project, and reporting to Abilis. They also visit the projects regularly and evaluate how the activities are progressing. Country staff organizes training that supports project management and skills development of the participating persons with disabilities. We monitor projects from start to finish and make sure that the granted funding is used accordingly.
Abilis' Project Process
Monitoring
Abilis closely monitors the project and organises necessary training for the implementing organisation which supports their skills development and project implementation. If misuse of funds is detected, the paid grant amount is recollected from the implementing organisation.
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Application
A group fills in the application form and sends it to Abilis, with all required annexes included.
Processing the Application
Abilis processes the application, conducts a background check on the applicant and reviews the project plan.
Funding Decision
The Board of the Abilis Foundation makes the final decision on whether the proposed project is funded or not.
Agreement
Abilis and the implementing organisation sign an agreement concerning the implementation, reporting, and monitoring of the project. Once both parties have signed the agreement, Abilis transfers the first grant installment to the group’s bank account.
Reporting
The implementing organisation compiles 1–2 written reports on the project implementation to Abilis. The Foundation processes the reports and pays the next installment of the grant to the implementing organisation’s bank account, once the report has been approved.
On-going Projects
The projects for Abilis' operating period 2022-2025 are updated in the table below. The table can only be viewed in the browser version of the website.
Project Code | Organization | Project Name | Grant | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25EU109
| Vinnitsa DOWN SYNDROM
| Different opportunities ? equal rights
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU103
| Non-governmental organization Chernivtsi Regional Organization of People with Disabilities Leader
| Promoting the realization of the rights of women with disabilities to personal development
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU101
| Non governmental organization of people with disabilities Dovira
| ?Creative Together? ? an accessible and safe space for children and youth with disabilities in Manevychi community
| 9 943
| Ukraine
|
25EU099-FT
| Organization of Persons with Disabilities and Veterans Colorful World
| Support for Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families
| 4 718
| Ukraine
|
25EU086-FT
| Public organization On the Wings of Dreams
| Wing of Dreams: Art, Sport, Photo for Self-Empowerment
| 4 329
| Ukraine
|
25EU078
| Public organization Inclusive Center for Child Development UNIKO
| Colors of Life: Development and Social Integration of Children through Creativity
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU077
| Integrated workshop of personal development CRISP
| Career hub for persons with disabilities making pet treats «ZOOFOOD»
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU072-FT
| NGO Power of mother
| World of puppet stories
| 4 998
| Ukraine
|
25EU058-FT
| Public organization «SUN INSIDE YOU»
| Formation of work skills of children and youth with intellectual disabilities
| 5 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU050
| Ukrainian union of persons with disabilities ? USI
| Vocational guidance for persons with intellectual disabilities
| 9 560
| Ukraine
|
25AF097-FT
| Mulken Hawa and friends sheep farming association
| Improving the livelihood of women and their families through sheep fattening activities.
| 4 700
| Ethiopia
|
25AF095-FT
| Selam, Nafeku and their friends Poultry Production co. Association
| Economic independence through poultry farming, owned and managed by women with disabilities
| 4 670
| Ethiopia
|
25AF084-FT
| Amhara Region Blind Association
| Increasing the capacity of the blind association by providing computer and mobility training
| 4 100
| Ethiopia
|
25AF046
| United Persons with Disabilities- Bugangari / Bwambara Area
| Mixed farming
| 10 000
| Uganda
|
25AF045
| Foundation for Persons With Disabilities - Kebisoni / Buyanja
| Economic Empowerment for People with Disabilities
| 10 000
| Uganda
|
25AF034
| Foundation of Persons Affected By Dwarfism
| Goat rearing project
| 10 000
| Uganda
|
25AF029
| Buliisa district Union of Person with Disabilities
| Improving access to SRHRs and cattle rearing project in Biiso Sub County and Kihungya Sub-county in Buliisa district.
| 10 000
| Uganda
|
25AA064-FT
| Rang Dong commune Association of Persons with disabilities
| Creating active income through chicken farming
| 5 000
| Vietnam
|
25AA062
| Dong Da inter-ward Blind Association
| Enhancing massage techniques for massage workers with visual impairments
| 7 657
| Vietnam
|
25AA061-FT
| Forward OPD (Kachin)
| Different Abilities, One Community
| 4 827
| Myanmar
|
25AA059
| Tu Liem inter-ward Blind Association
| Digital bridge ? Enhancing knowledge and inclusion for persons with visual impairment
| 9 765
| Vietnam
|
25AA053
| Ah Linn Thit DPO
| Mental health empowerment program for persons with disabilities
| 10 000
| Myanmar
|
24AF101-FT
| Waltane Women With Disabilities Association
| Economic Empowerment of Women with Disabilities living in Ambo Town through Spices products retail trade
| 5 000
| Ethiopia
|
24AF047-FT
| AMMD Tete - Mozambican Association of Women with Disabilities, Tete Provincial Delegation
| Special group of women with disabilities practicing salon art
| 5 000
| Mozambique
|
25EU079
| Non-Governmental Organization Union Of Parents Of Children And Youth With Disabilities Torch Of Hope
| Leadership school for youth organisations of people with disabilities and activists
| 11 800
| Ukraine
|
25AF128
| Upendo Women's Group / VUMWE
| Agro-inputs shop
| 18 182
| Tanzania
|
25AF127
| Ethiopian Lawyers with Disabilities Association
| Promoting the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Ethiopia through Election
| 26 060
| Ethiopia
|
25AF124
| Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA)
| Strengthening FEDOMA’s Governance System
| 15 047
| Malawi
|
25AF121
| Kasungu Deafblind Initiative
| Empowering people with disabilities in rural communities to become economically empowered
| 16 785
| Malawi
|
24AF120
| Katim Disability Awareness and Support
| Empowering Youths with Disabilities Through Dance Therapy and Psycho-Social Counseling
| 16 060
| Ethiopia
|
25EU108-FT
| Chernihiv Regional Public Organization of Disabled People "LOGOS"
| Supported Living: Developing Skills for the Future
| 4925
| Ukraine
|
25EU106
| Drohobych Voluntary Society for the Protection of Children and Youth with Disabilities Nadiya
| Developing the independence of children with disabilities and strengthening the resourcefulness of families
| 10000
| Ukraine
|
25EU104
| NGO Love that heals
| Inclusive Cooking Space for Youth with Disabilities
| 6500
| Ukraine
|
25EU094-FT
| Chervonograd Local Non-Governmental Organization of Disabled Youth Nika
| Young persons with disabilities move towards independent living in the community
| 5000
| Ukraine
|
25EU089-FT
| Charitable organization Kryvyi Rih city organization of assistance to children and people with Down syndrome Sunny children of Kryvyi Rih
| Project of social household orientation We grow together
| 4938
| Ukraine
|
25EU051-FT
| Foundation for support and integration of persons with special needs Inclusive world
| Social adaptation of persons with disabilities through fieldwork classes
| 5000
| Ukraine
|
25AF106
| Wapambanaji group
| Hardware store
| 8233
| Africa, regional
|
25AF105
| Tujikomboe Disabled Group
| Sustainable, Accessible and Inclusive Brick-Making unit in Dodoma
| 9987
| Tanzania
|
25AF088-FT
| Kasahun, Tesfaye and their friends Cattle Farm Business
| Expansion of cattle farm for the sustainable economic independence of people with disabilities
| 4457
| Ethiopia
|
25AF087-FT
| Debre Birhan Town Women with Disabilities Association
| Promote the participation of women with disabilities through economic empowerment programs
| 3931
| Ethiopia
|
25AA055-FT
| Living Hand Together Disables and Youths Organization (LHT)
| Disability Inclusion Training
| 5000
| Myanmar
|
25AF070
| Ethiopia Paralympic Committee
| Athletics for All: Inclusive and Barrier-Free Sports
| 23 469
| Africa, regional
|
25AA054
| Phu Xuyen inter-commune Association of Persons with disabilities
| Creating livelihoods for persons with disabilities through the garden - pond - livestock model
| 13 536
| Vietnam
|
25AA050 | Disabled People's Development Organization | Inclusive Relief And Recovery For Persons With Disabilities In Earthquake Affected Areas | 25 000 | Myanmar |
25AFTanzania KUM-2
| Abilis Tanzania Country Office
| Tanzania Country Programme 2025, Additional funding 2025
| 6 800
| Tanzania
|
25AFMoz-KUM-2
| AJODEMO Maputo - Association of Youth with Disabilities of Mozambique
| Additional funding for Mozambique Country Programme 2025
| 4 500
| Mozambique
|
25AANepal-KUM-2
| Abilis Nepal Network
| Additional Funding - Nepal Country Programme 2025
| 11 500
| Nepal
|
25EU088
| Non-Governmental Organization Blind Rehabilitation Fund
| Restoring life skills by persons who lost their sight in adulthood
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU085-FT
| Charitable association of yong invflids of the city of Chervonograd Ray of hope
| The way to the future
| 5 000
| Ukraine
|
25EU080
| NGO Educational assistance
| Accessibility Without Barriers: Inclusive Educational and Communication
| 10 000
| Ukraine
|