The "Inclusive SRH Services for Persons with
Disabilities" project, implemented in selected Weredas of Addis Ababa,
successfully increased access and utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health
(SRH) services among persons with disabilities (visual, physical, hearing, and
intellectual) and their parents. Key results include:
- Increased
Awareness and Open Dialogue: Twelve bi-weekly SRH
tea/coffee ceremony sessions were conducted over six months, directly
engaging persons with disabilities. These sessions:
- Provided
a safe platform for participants to express diverse views,
resulting in the identification and mitigation of key cultural and
religious barriers to SRH access.
- Facilitated
shared understanding and dissemination of accurate SRH information,
leading to a demonstrable increase in knowledge about available services
and options.
- Empowered
participants to openly address myths and misconceptions surrounding
family planning, contributing to a significant shift in attitudes and a
reduction in stigma.