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The Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development (DCDD) is a network of Dutch individual and institutional participants working in the field of disability and development cooperation 

Learn More About What We Do

This short video will give you a great introduction into what we do and why we do it.

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Join DCDD Network & Become A Participant!

We are a unique platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among individuals and organisations who care about global issues relating to inclusion and the UNCRPD.

Group of children smiling and laughing together, including children with albinism, wearing school uniforms and scarves. They are outdoors in a bright, sunny setting, radiating joy and inclusivity.

Linking

DCDD connects Non-Governmental Organizations, knowledge institutes, individual experts and students who are passionate about inclusion.

  • Workshops
  • Network Meetings
  • Thematic Focus Groups
  • Knowledge Sessions
  • Online Discussion Groups

Lobby & Advocacy

DCDD promotes inclusive aid and trade policies, so that the rights of people with disabilities for equal access, participation and empowerment are embedded in a systematic way.

Group of professionally dressed individuals posing for a photo indoors in front of a modern escalator and signage. One person is seated in a wheelchair, emphasizing inclusivity. The setting is well-lit, spacious, and formal, with a flag visible in the background.
A man giving a presentation in a bright room, standing near a projector screen and a banner for the Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development (DCDD). He is wearing a light-colored shirt and speaking while holding a clicker. A laptop is visible on a nearby table.

Learning

DCDD network participants have very diverse experiences and tools, regarding various types of disabilities in various contexts. We maximize learning by facilitating exchange in thematic working groups, sharing tools and resources, developing new publications, and organizing events.

Interested In learning more about inclusive development?

We have collected an extensive list of resources, consisting of disability and inclusion-related publications, articles, and reports.

DCDD In Numbers

33

Participants

24

Years of work towards inclusive development cooperation

73

Countries

The Latest News

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