Organization
Asosiasaun Defisiensia Timor-Leste(ADTL)
The national umbrella body for disability NGOs and organisations of persons with disabilities in Timor-Leste, representing 18 member organisations and promoting equal participation for all people with disabilities. ADTL coordinates joint advocacy and engages with government on behalf of the country's entire disability sector.
About
Asosiasaun Defisiensia Timor-Leste (ADTL) is a non-profit, membership-based umbrella organisation representing 18 OPDs, NGOs, and faith-based organisations providing services and promoting equal participation of people with disabilities across Timor-Leste. It plays a central coordinating role in disability policy and government engagement.
What They Do
ADTL brings member organisations together for joint UPR submissions and CRPD reporting, coordinates sector-wide disability programmes, and advocates for national disability policy development. It acts as the collective voice of Timor-Leste's disability civil society in all high-level dialogues.
Who They Serve
ADTL serves people with all types of disability across Timor-Leste's 13 municipalities through its 18 member organisations, channelling a diverse and collective disability voice to advance rights and inclusion at every level of society.
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