Organization
Women with Disability Association(WWDA)
A Vientiane-based organisation led by women with disabilities, offering vocational training, livelihood skills, and advocacy to empower disabled women across Laos. The centre runs a social enterprise selling handcrafted goods and provides a supportive community space on the banks of the Mekong River.
About
Women with Disability Association (WWDA), also known as the Lao Disabled Women's Development Centre, is a non-profit organisation in Vientiane that empowers women with disabilities through vocational training, livelihood skills, and community advocacy. Located at 100 Thadeua Road in Hadsayfong District on the banks of the Mekong River, the centre operates Monday to Friday and is open to visitors for cultural tours and craft classes.
What They Do
WWDA provides vocational training in weaving, textiles, and other handicrafts, and runs a social enterprise selling handcrafted goods to support members' incomes. The organisation advocates for policies protecting the rights and equal opportunities of disabled women, builds community connections, and offers guided tours and workshops to raise public awareness of disability inclusion.
Who They Serve
WWDA primarily serves women with disabilities in and around Vientiane, Laos, who seek vocational skills, economic independence, and peer community. The organisation is especially relevant for women with physical and mobility disabilities, and its social enterprise model provides employment and income pathways for members.
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