Transforming Lives Through Inclusive and Sustainable Development
TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association designs and implements programmes that respond to the diverse needs, challenges, aspirations, and capacities of refugees with disabilities. Our programmes seek to promote rights, dignity, inclusion, self-reliance, resilience, participation, leadership, and sustainable community development.
Through a refugee-led and disability-inclusive approach, TESFA works across education, research, advocacy, health, protection, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, community development, capacity building, partnerships, digital inclusion, sports, culture, arts, and recreation.
Our programmes are developed based on community needs, available evidence, meaningful participation, strategic partnerships, and opportunities for sustainable impact.
Programme Leadership
Overall Leadership: Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Programme Coordination: Programs, Projects & Community Services Department
Implementation: Relevant Lead Departments in coordination with supporting and cross-cutting departments.
Our Programme Area:
1. Education, Research & Advocacy
Promoting inclusive education, generating evidence, and advocating for the rights and meaningful participation of refugees with disabilities.
1.1. Education & Scholarships
Opening Doors Through Education
Education is the foundation for independence and opportunity. TESFA supports refugees with disabilities through scholarships, school enrolment, educational materials, mentorship, vocational education, and digital learning opportunities.
Key Focus Areas
- Scholarships
- School enrolment support
- Vocational training
- Adult education
- Digital learning
- Career guidance
1.2. Research & Documentation
Evidence That Inspires Action
TESFA conducts research, collects data, documents community experiences, and publishes reports that support evidence-based decision-making, advocacy, programme improvement, and policy development.
Key Focus Areas
- Community research
- Needs assessments
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data management
- Publications
- Knowledge sharing
1.3. Advocacy & Rights Protection
Defending Rights • Promoting Equality • Influencing Change
TESFA advocates for the rights of refugees with disabilities by promoting equality, combating discrimination, influencing policy, and ensuring access to justice and essential services. We empower individuals to understand and claim their rights while working with governments and partners to create inclusive policies.
Key Focus Areas
- Human rights advocacy
- Legal aid and referrals
- Policy advocacy
- Disability rights awareness
- Leadership development
- Community mobilizatio
2. Health & Protection
Promoting health, rehabilitation, safety, protection, dignity, and inclusion.
2.1. Health & Rehabilitation
Improving Health, Independence, and Well-being
TESFA promotes access to quality healthcare, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, mental health support, nutrition, and health education to improve the physical and emotional well-being of refugees with disabilities.
Key Focus Areas
- Medical referrals
- Rehabilitation
- Mental health
- Assistive devices
- Health awareness
- Nutrition support
2.2. Gender, Child Protection & Inclusion
Protecting Rights and Promoting Equality
TESFA promotes gender equality, safeguards children, prevents violence and discrimination, and ensures that women, children, and persons with disabilities participate fully and safely in society.
Key Focus Areas
- Gender equality
- Child protection
- Safeguarding
- Disability inclusion
- GBV prevention
- Women’s empowerment
3. Community Development
Strengthening livelihoods, self-reliance, humanitarian support, membership, participation, and community resilience.
3.1. Livelihood & Economic Empowerment
Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Income
TESFA equips refugees with disabilities with vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, employment support, financial literacy, and business development services to achieve economic independence and improve their quality of life.
Key Focus Areas
- Entrepreneurship
- Skills training
- Employment support
- Savings groups
- Business incubation
- Financial literacy
3.2. Humanitarian & Community Support
Responding with Compassion and Building Resilient Communities
TESFA provides humanitarian assistance during emergencies while strengthening community resilience through food assistance, shelter support, volunteer programmes, disaster preparedness, and community engagement.
Key Focus Areas
- Emergency response
- Food security
- Shelter support
- Volunteer programmes
- Community outreach
- Disaster preparedness
3.3. Membership & Community Engagement
Building a Strong and United Community
TESFA strengthens its membership by promoting active participation, volunteerism, leadership, networking, peer support, and community engagement while creating opportunities for members to contribute to organizational growth.
Key Focus Areas
- Membership services
- Volunteer programmes
- Leadership development
- Community outreach
- Youth engagement
- Women’s participation
4. Capacity & Partnerships
Strengthening capacities while building strategic partnerships and mobilizing resources for sustainable impact.
4.1. Capacity Building & Training
Building Skills for a Stronger Future
TESFA strengthens the knowledge and skills of members, staff, volunteers, and community leaders through leadership development, professional training, organizational strengthening, project management, digital skills, and personal development programmes.
Key Focus Areas
- Leadership training
- Organizational development
- ICT skills
- Project management
- Financial management
- Personal development
4.2. Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Working Together for Greater Impact
TESFA builds strategic partnerships and mobilizes financial, technical, and human resources to strengthen programmes, expand services, and create sustainable opportunities for refugees with disabilities.
Key Focus Areas
- Partnership development
- Fundraising
- Proposal writing
- Donor engagement
- Corporate partnerships
- Volunteer mobilization
5. Culture & Digital
Promoting digital inclusion, accessible information, sports, culture, arts, recreation, creativity, and social participation.
5.1. Information & Digital Inclusion
Connecting Communities Through Technology
TESFA bridges the digital divide by improving access to information, technology, digital literacy, assistive technologies, online education, and digital employment opportunities for refugees with disabilities.
Key Focus Areas
- Digital literacy
- ICT training
- Assistive technology
- Online learning
- AI awareness
- Cybersecurity
5.2. Sports, Culture, Art & Recreation
Celebrating Talent, Inclusion, and Well-being
TESFA promotes inclusive sports, cultural heritage, artistic expression, and recreational activities that improve health, strengthen community relationships, and develop the talents of refugees with disabilities.
Key Focus Areas
- Inclusive sports
- Cultural events
- Arts and creativity
- Music and drama
- Recreation
- Youth talent development
Cross-Cutting Principles
All TESFA programmes are guided by:
- Disability inclusion
- Refugee leadership and meaningful participation
- Human rights and dignity
- Gender equality
- Child protection
- Safeguarding and PSEA
- Accessibility
- Accountability to affected populations
- Community ownership
- Evidence-based programming
- Partnership and collaboration
- Sustainability
- Do-no-harm
Programme Cycle
Community Needs & Assessment → Programme Design → Resource Mobilization → Implementation → Monitoring → Evaluation → Learning → Adaptation & Improvement
MEAL Integration
TESFA’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Department provides cross-cutting support to all programmes through monitoring, evaluation, data collection and analysis, accountability mechanisms, learning, documentation, and evidence generation.
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[Office of the CEO] | [Finance, HR & Administration] | [Health, Protection & Inclusion] | [Education, Research & Advocacy] | [Programs, Projects & Community Services] | [Information, Communication & Digital Services] | [Partnerships & Resource Mobilization] | [MEAL] | [Sports, Culture, Arts & Recreation]
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