Disability
CELEBRATING THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY
Men and women with disabilities face serious health and discrimination challenges globally. What can be done?
Women with disabilities are 2-4x more likely to experience violence.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 out of 6 people experience some sort of significant disability. This accounts for about 16% of the world’s population. Christians face a critical moment of defending the dignity and worth of all people, regardless of their unique needs and the challenges they may face.
We affirm the unique value and contributions people with special needs bring to our families and our world. As Christians, we recognize all people, not some people, are created in the image of their Creator. And we celebrate the unique and significant contributions made to our society by men and women with special needs.
How can the Church lead the way in including families with special needs in our workplaces, churches, and schools?
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:13-14
Masaka Creamery provides jobs to 54 employees in Rwanda, most of whom have hearing impairments.
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REPORT: 1 in 6 People Experience Significant Disability and Are More Likely to Die Earlier
Approximately 1.3 billion men, women, and children with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in everyday functioning than others. Disability inclusion is critical to achieving the global health priorities to achieve health for all.
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The Role of Culture in Welcoming Children With Down Syndrome
An important study demystifies the lies about Down syndrome and abortion. It goes on to demonstrate that culture matters when it comes to creating an environment hospitable to babies with Down syndrome.
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70% of Children With Disabilities Are Missing School
In the Caribbean and Latin America, it is estimated that 3 out 4 children with disabilities are not enrolled in primary schools. In partnership with UNICEF, Special Olympics is attempting to raise awareness about this inequity.
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Below you’ll find some of the best-in-class organizations that are working to renew the imagination. These organizations are trustworthy, effective and innovative. In a world full of choices, we want to make the complex accessible. So, we invite you to explore them and consider giving and investing. Or you might consider building your own venture.
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Can anyone give sight to the blind?
Yes—and you don't need a medical degree. Cue Global Vision 2020's innovative USee Vision Kit™. This kit—plus some training—allows any volunteer to easily and quickly provide prescription eyeglasses to people in remote locations who do not have access to vision care. This is a brilliant solution to the world's largest unmet disability: poor vision.
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Why does Tim Tebow go to prom every year?
To help people with special needs feel extra-special. The Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older. These fun action-packed nights take place worldwide and include red carpet entrances, limousine rides, and dancing.
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Who's helping the 100 million?
Joni & Friends. According to the Wheelchair Foundation, it is estimated that at least 100 million people worldwide need a wheelchair but cannot afford one. Joni & Friends' Wheels for the World program provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people impacted by disability worldwide.
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What did Sana, a girl chained up in her Pakistani village, eventually become?
A Special Olympic athlete. With more than six million athletes and Unified Sports partners, Special Olympics knows the transformative power of sports to instill confidence, improve health, and inspire a sense of competition. Attention to disabilities fades away. Instead, they see athletes' talents and abilities—and applaud them for all that they can do.
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Keep discovering vetted opportunities at TrustBridge Giving Space, which helps donors send money to charities around the world.
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Can you run a factory without words...
In a manner of speaking. Masaka Creamery Limited is a leading dairy processing business located in Kigali, Rwanda. Their majority-Deaf business intentionally recruits from the Rwandan Deaf community. They employ 40 workers, the majority of whom are deaf-mute youth. Employees report being thrilled at the opportunities working at Masaka has unlocked for them.
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How can a cup of coffee change the way you see someone...
When the coffee is actually a human rights movement in disguise. Bitty & Beau's Coffee is just that. It's a coffee shop that proudly employs 400+ individuals with disabilities nationwide. It's a place where people with intellectual & developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace and diversity isn't just appreciated, it's celebrated.
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Can special needs lead to special skills...
Absolutely. Howdy Homemade is more than just creating and selling great ice cream. It's giving career opportunities to individuals with special needs. They are reshaping the way society views individuals with unique disabilities through their unwavering dedication to hiring and training, and through their commitment to leadership and advancement.
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Who has prevented blindness for 1,203,637 people worldwide...
Jonas Paul Eyewear. Specializing in creating durable, stylish glasses for kids, Jonas Paul Eyewear wants kids to still be able to do kid things while wearing glasses. Their impact goes beyond style. With every purchase, they donate to help prevent blindness for at-risk people around the world.
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What's like Shark Tank for faith-driven entrepreneurs without being cutthroat...
The Faith Driven Investor Marketplace. This platform is a free tool for accredited, faith-driven investors looking to put capital to work. Funds and deals that go on the platform are at the discretion of a group of faith-driven investors with experience ranging across all different asset classes. Whether a multi-million dollar real estate venture or a small business, concessionary capital or a high financial return profile, Marketplace connects investors and entrepreneurs.
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What if Christian entrepreneurs didn't have to be alone...
Now, they don't have to be. Faith Driven Entrepreneur helps Christ-following entrepreneurs find their community and fulfill their God-given call to create. They do this by providing inspiring content and sparking meaningful connections between like-minded entrepreneurs and investors.
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What's wrong with doing things right...
It’s not enough. The ethical way says, “I win, you win.” But the redemptive way says, “I sacrifice, we win.” To this end, Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. They support founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to address the major issues of our time.
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What is limiting to a leader's potential...
Isolation. Faith-driven, results-minded CEOs and executives meet in C12 Business Forums monthly to encourage and challenge one another. These groups of peers work together to make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create solid plans for business growth, all while striving to create eternal impact far beyond the bottom line.
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What happened to the family macademia nut business...
Sinapis' business training turned this business on the brink of failure into a source of livelihood for Kenyan workers. Sinapis provides training, ongoing opportunities ,vibrant community, and faith-based principles to Christian entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Its alumni report an average increase of 138% in revenue 1 year after graduation.
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What percent of startups fail...
90%. One out of 10 startups fail within the first year. And most of them fail due to avoidable mistakes. Founders navigating potential pitfalls on their own is hard, though. OCEAN is a training community for entrepreneurs that integrates practical business skills with biblical wisdom so that entrepreneurs can start and lead a sustainable business without the pressure of figuring it out alone.
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What if you had to leave your kids for 2,555 nights...
This is the reality for many Filipinos who leave to their families to build a brighter future for their kids. What if they didn’t have to? Dream Bigger Ventures empowers Filipino Founders to grow as leaders who will have the character, community, and competency to solve seemingly impossible problems with sustainable ventures.
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What does "ziwani" mean in Swahili...
"At the lake." In the same vein, the nonprofit Ziwani represents a place of refreshment, community, and commerce for Christian business leaders in Africa. It equips and partners with the Christian business community so that they can meaningfully and practically live out their marketplace calling on the African continent.
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What continent has the world's youngest and fastest-growing workforce...
Africa. Future Africa is working to increase the continent’s 3% contribution to global GDP by investing in global businesses that will lead the digital economy. They've raised 2 unicorns, have 6 exits, deployed $10M+ in 106 portfolio companies and $1B+ in follow-on capital.
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