Musas Inspiradoras de Cambios (Musas)

 

Country

Peru

Organization

Musas Inspiradoras de Cambios (Musas)

Founded in 2003, Musas is the only grassroots organization in Peru dedicated to monitoring and influencing public policies that affect women with disabilities and demanding equal opportunities. The organization focuses on addressing the needs of disabled women who face discrimination, violence, poverty and lack employment opportunities.

Project

Promoting the Rights of Women with Disabilities

To support leadership building for women with disabilities from rural and urban areas; to support advocacy initiatives seeking improvement of urban access for public services institutions; and to develop a communication strategy to promote women with disabilities' social contribution and rights.

Project Grant Amount $38,500
Total Grants Received $131,500
Years Supported 6
Theme Civil and Political Rights
Population Served People with disabilities, Women
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