About us
Who we are
Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) which was established in April 16,1989 (E.C) is an umbrella organization of 38 disability associations (30 regular and 8 associate members) serving as a common voice of persons with disabilities. It is registered under the Ethiopian Civil Society proclamation No of 1113/2011 with a registration No. 1511/12.
FEAPD envisioned a society where all persons with disabilities are effectively included on equal basis with others. It is mandated to promote the overall participation of persons with disabilities in society by bringing the member associations together, serving as their common voice by representing them at national, continental and global level, by consolidating their common effort, by establishing strong relationships with their strategic partners, and working together and building their capacity.
Structurally FEAPD has 54 members of general assembly that reviews the overall performance of the federation, elects members of the executive board and endorses the strategic plan. It also has 9 members of executive board that gives policy directions, overall guidance to the executive office, and approves the plan and budgets of the organization, which operates with 9 management team and 34 professional project and technical staff headed by a Director General.
Our approach
Our Vision
FEAPD aspires to see a just society where the participation, benefits from development and inclusion of persons with disabilities are guaranteed on equal basis with others by 2063.
Our Mission
The mission of FEAPD is to promote an inclusive society by coordinating and capacitating its member associations, representing and serving as a common voice of persons with disabilities in national, regional and international levels, as well as ensuring the creation of a just society by enhancing the awareness of the public at large and improving their social, economic social and political engagement.
FEAPD’S Stracture and core program
FEAPD’S member associations are:
Introducing the executive director
Abayneh Gujo Desta
Executive Director of the Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD), is a person with physical disability (crutch user) with over 21 years of professional experience, including 19 years in leadership roles within disability-focused NGOs. He holds an MA in Developmental Management and BAs in Management and Accounting. Abayneh also serves as Board Member of ACSO, ECSF, and the Ethiopian Prosthesis Orthopedics Service, and is President of the Ethiopian Wheelchair Basketball Association.