About Us & Our Partners
We don't walk alone. Meet the women leading this movement and the organizations walking with us.
Who We Are
We are Voice of Women with Disability (VWD) a women‑led movement of women and girls with disabilities, speaking for ourselves and claiming our place in society.
We were born from a simple but powerful truth: we were tired of being invisible. Tired of others speaking for us. Tired of being left out of decisions about our own lives.
Today, we are a growing network of women with disabilities across Malawi and beyond. We are mothers, daughters, leaders, dreamers, and fighters. We come from villages and cities, living with different disabilities but we share one vision: a world where we are seen, heard, and respected.
"We have waited in the shadows long enough. This is our declaration that women with disabilities across Malawi will no longer be invisible. We are not asking for seats at the table; we are building our own table."
Esther Mbite, Executive Director
Our Mission
To empower women and girls with disabilities
Our Vision
A society where women with disabilities are visible and valued
Our Journey
From a dream in 2002 to a movement today
The Beginning
Born in Tanzania when women with disabilities said "enough is enough." Founded by Rachel Kachaje, Maria Rantho, and Beatrice Ncobo.
Home in Malawi
Registered in Malawi, making it our home base. From here, our voice grew stronger across the nation and continent.
Our Future
Today, we stand stronger than ever with sisters across 10+ districts in Malawi, building our collective power.
What Guides Us
Simple truths we live by every day
Sisterhood
We rise together. When one of us is left behind, we all are.
Nothing About Us Without Us
We speak for ourselves. No exceptions.
Justice
We demand our rights and refuse to be silent.
Our Promise to Our Sisters
We will never stop fighting until every woman and girl with disability in Malawi and across Africa can live with dignity, free from violence, and with the power to make her own choices.