Organization
National Federation of Ecuadorians with Physical Disability(FENEDIF)
FENEDIF is Ecuador's national federation of 59 organisations of persons with physical disabilities. Its Labour Integration Service (SIL), operated in partnership with government and companies, has placed nearly 13,000 people with disabilities into formal employment — a widely cited regional model for disability employment inclusion.
About
FENEDIF (Federación Nacional de Ecuatorianos con Discapacidad Física) is a non-profit organisation headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, that groups together 59 associations of persons with physical disability throughout the country. Its core purpose is to strengthen the work of its affiliates through training, experience-sharing, and resource coordination.
What They Do
FENEDIF's most recognised programme is the Labour Integration Service (SIL — Servicio de Integración Laboral), a tripartite partnership of government, NGOs, and companies. Since its inception it has helped over 12,900 people with disabilities find employment in 8,355 public and private organisations — a record cited internationally as a model for disability employment inclusion. FENEDIF also engages in inclusive education advocacy and supports member organisations with technical capacity building.
Who They Serve
FENEDIF serves adults with physical disabilities across Ecuador's provinces through its 59 member organisations. It also engages public and private employers, encouraging compliance with Ecuador's disability employment quota laws and promoting genuinely inclusive workplaces.
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