People with disabilities in bolivia face a number of economic and social barriers to fully participating in and contributing to society

The challenges for children and youth with disabilities are even greater. The IAF supports community-led solutions to create economic opportunity and social inclusion for children and youth with disabilities in EL alto and LA PAZ, bolivia. IAF grantee jach'a URU is an association for the parents of children and youth with disabilities that raises awareness of the rights of people with disabilities and advocates for programs and policies that incorporate a community-based rehabilitation strategy to improve their health, wellbeing, and inclusion. The grant will build people with disabilities? Autonomy and independence using life skills and economic development tools that jach?a URU and other organizations can adapt and scale up. IT will also strengthen jach?a URU?S capacity to raise funds and engage partners to promote inclusive economic, educational, and social programs and policies that support the rights of people with disabilities in bolivia