Organization
Coordination des Associations de Personnes Handicapées de Côte d'Ivoire(CAPH-CI)
CAPH-CI is a national coordination body of approximately 60 disability associations and 1,200 focal points across Côte d'Ivoire, advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in public policy and climate governance. Headquartered in Abobo, Abidjan, it was still actively expanding its regional delegate network as of mid-2026.
About
The Coordination des Associations de Personnes Handicapées de Côte d'Ivoire (CAPH-CI), headquartered in Abobo, Abidjan, groups approximately 60 disability organisations and 1,200 focal points across Côte d'Ivoire. Established around 2012, CAPH-CI focuses on strengthening the collective advocacy voice of people with disabilities and monitoring their situation nationally.
What They Do
CAPH-CI promotes the rights of persons with disabilities through partnerships with local governance actors and direct advocacy with public authorities. The organisation has published a Memorandum on disability inclusion titled "Issues of Persons with Disabilities in Côte d'Ivoire," collecting data on challenges and proposing policy avenues. It tracks disability statistics, expands its regional delegate network, and monitors inclusion in climate governance and public budgets.
Who They Serve
CAPH-CI represents and supports people with all types of disability in Côte d'Ivoire. Its 60 member organisations address advocacy needs at regional and national levels, ensuring disability rights are reflected in public spending and policy decisions.
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