Articles tagged with Governance Capability

$1.7M Funding Boost to Empower Disability Community Leadership and Governance

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The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha has awarded $1.7 million in funding to disability community organisations to enhance governance and leadership capabilities. This investment aims to empower disabled people to lead and participate more actively in decision-making, improve engagement with government agencies, and support historically underrepresented groups. By building long-term community capability, the funding helps shape policy and services while upholding the rights and dignity of disabled people.

Tags: Louise Upston Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People Disabled People’s Organisations Disability Issues Minister New Zealand Sign Language disability community organisations governance capability community capability disability communities