Organization
Fédération Burkinabè des Associations pour la Promotion des Personnes Handicapées(FEBAH)
Established in 1992, FEBAH is Burkina Faso's national disability federation, grouping over 300 organisations of persons with disabilities across 13 regional and 45 provincial coordinations. It advocates for the implementation of disability rights legislation, public sector employment quotas, and full realisation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
About
The Fédération Burkinabè des Associations pour la Promotion des Personnes Handicapées (FEBAH) was founded in 1992 and consolidated its current structure in December 2006. Based in Ouagadougou, it is Burkina Faso's principal umbrella organisation for disability associations, grouping over 300 organisations across six disability categories: physical-motor, visual, hearing, intellectual-psychosocial, albinism, and dwarfism.
What They Do
FEBAH advocates for effective implementation of disability rights laws, pushing for public sector employment quotas, adequate budget allocations, and accessible services. The federation organises press conferences, lobbies government bodies, and engages international partners to hold authorities accountable under the CRPD. It operates through 13 regional coordinations and 45 provincial coordinations covering all of Burkina Faso.
Who They Serve
FEBAH serves people with all disability types throughout Burkina Faso. Its network of over 300 member organisations ensures localised support and advocacy in both urban centres and rural areas across all 13 regions of the country.
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