The partners of the Empowered WB project have joined forces to strengthen systems and mechanisms that promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs), improve their economic empowerment, and expand their access to essential services within their communities.
By working collaboratively through joint regional initiatives, the project partners are committed to reinforcing social services, enhancing inclusive education, and improving employment opportunities for PwDs. These efforts aim to remove barriers and create fairer, more accessible environments that enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in society.
In practical terms, this includes the development of new tools for inclusive policymaking, training for local authorities and service providers, and the promotion of models that successfully connect persons with disabilities with the labor market. Attention will also be given to bridging the gap between urban and rural areas, ensuring that inclusion reaches even the most underserved communities.
🎯 In the upcoming period, the partners will also focus on deepening mutual trust and cooperation, not only between institutions and organizations but also with the disability community itself. This trust-building is essential for the long-term sustainability of project outcomes and for developing policies that are truly reflective of the needs and rights of PwDs. The Empowered project stands as a regional platform for capacity building and policy improvement, supporting stakeholders at local, national, and regional levels to work together toward common goals.
⏩️⏩️ Through integrated actions, cross-sector collaboration, and shared learning, Empowered promotes inclusive development as a core value, not a side goal. Every activity is guided by the principle that no one should be left behind.
🌍 As the project continues to grow and reach new communities, it offers a unique opportunity to transform how inclusion is understood and practiced throughout the Western Balkans. Together, we are not only building stronger systems — we are building a more inclusive future for all.