This case study highlights how humanitarian programmes can build stronger partnerships with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to ensure inclusive education in emergencies.

Developed from the experience of Education Cannot Wait’s Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) in Colombia, this case study explores how the national OPD, Asdown Colombia, played a key role in strengthening the programme’s design and implementation.

The resource is for humanitarian actors, education policymakers, and OPDs looking to collaborate on inclusive education. It provides insights on meaningful OPD engagement, ensuring children with disabilities are included in education responses.

What’s inside:

  • OPD Partnerships in Action: How Asdown Colombia shaped the MYRP’s approach to inclusive education.
  • Key Roles of OPDs: From advising on CRPD-compliant education strategies to supporting teacher training and family engagement.
  • Lessons Learned: Practical steps for embedding OPDs in programme design and delivery.
  • How-To Guide: Actionable recommendations for working with OPDs to build inclusive education systems in crisis settings.

Download the full case study below to see what worked in Colombia and how these strategies can be applied elsewhere.

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