ISDI is a Beacon of Hope
We foster a resilient environment where women and girls with disabilities embody strength and inclusivity as a way of life.
Who Are We?
Inclusive Skills Development Initiatives (ISDI) is a non-governmental organization that empowers the vulnerable of the society, especially women and girls with disabilities and victims of sexual and gender based violence, through productive, open and dynamic entrepreneurial skill trainings and programmes. ISDI believes that human capital, which consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives, is a central driver of sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
ISDI works with the government, ILOs, CSOs, foreign and local donor agencies to create jobs, improve quality of life, and promote social cohesion for its target beneficiaries. ISDI also advocates for better legislations and policy implementation that address inclusion in politics and governance, employment discrimination, inaccessible work and living environment and gender-based violence. ISDI’s vision is to create a society where everyone has equal opportunities to realize their potential as productive members of society.
Our Vision
To create an inclusive and equitable environment where women and girls with disabilities can unlock their potential and realize their dreams. We strive to be a catalyst in the dissemination of knowledge, skills, and resources that can empower women and girls with disabilities to access economic opportunities and become agents of change in their own lives and in their communities. We are committed to creating a world where Persons with disabilities can lead meaningful, prosperous lives.
Our Mission
The Inclusive Skills Development Initiative strives to create a world where women and girls with disabilities can access the same economic opportunities as the general population. We envision a world where women and girls with disabilities can achieve their full potential, are respected and included in the workforce, and participate in the economic life of their communities.
Our Core Values?
Our Core Values Guide Our Mission.
1. Accountability
We believe that achieving our goals requires every individual and team member to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.
2. Inclusivity
We strive to create an environment where everyone can participate and contribute, irrespective of their disabilities. We promote equal opportunities for all.
3. Resilience
We place great importance on teamwork and partnerships. We recognize that by working together, we can achieve our goals more efficiently and effectively.
4. Collaboration
We lay much emphasis on teamwork and partnerships. We believe that when we work together we achieve our goals faster and with more efficiency
5. Courage
As women and girls with disabilities, we face challenges, but our strength and determination drive us to overcome them.
6. Diversity
We embrace diverse perspectives to address challenges comprehensively and develop holistic solutions.
Our Founder
Mrs Angelina Ugben is a disability rights activist and advocate of inclusion who has experienced the stigma of disability caused by polio.
She has consistently engaged with local and international stakeholders to end discrimination against persons with disabilities in terms of employment, participation in politics and governance, accessible work and living environment, and inclusive skills empowerment for the less privileged.
She played an important role in the quest for the ratification and adoption of several legal protocols and provisions on disability, including the Landmark Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act (2018). She is a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative Network (YALI), the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), The Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) Ambassador, and other sociopolitical associations.
Mrs Ugben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics Education from the Nasarwa State University and a Master's degree in Education Administration and Planning from the National Open University of Nigeria.
