Missing Billion Initiative

Attending #SkollWorldForum in Oxford next week? Join us and Missing Billion Initiative for an immersive, interactive experience featuring the inaugural Skoll Disability Leaders Cohort – visionary individuals shifting systems across the globe to be more inclusive. This isn’t a panel. It’s a?dynamic, participatory journey?into what it means to lead with resilience, purpose, and vision. We hope to see you there! ?When: Thursday 3rd April 9.00am-10:30am ?? Where: 50 Market Street, Future Hub – Circle Room ?? Sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/eEc9Cnzc ? (Note this a venue change from the prior Apr 3rd Disability showcase event promoted at the same time.) Skoll Foundation

Three of our Disability Inclusion Leaders – Karla Maria Henson, Julius Mbura, Hudson Asiema – will be taking part in this conversation at TheSidebar. Don't miss it! #SWF

?? Call for the global health community attending the #SkollWorldForum! ? Join us for "Disability-Inclusive Health 101: An Introduction to Equity in Action," an interactive session exploring practical approaches to making healthcare accessible to people with disabilities. The discussion will include the crucial role of #CommunityHealthWorkers in this process and how to ensure women’s health does not leave women with disabilities behind. We hope you can all join, engage and learn from our panelists: - Maryangel Garcia-Ramos Guadiana (Women Enabled International) - Julius Mbeya and Millicent Miruka (Lwala Community Alliance) - Kyra Constanze Pauly (Bayer Foundation) - Kirsty Smith (CBM UK) - Moderated by Satendra Singh, MD ??? Wednesday April 2nd, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM ?? The Old Fire Station, 40 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ, UK ?? Register here: https://lu.ma/fkudqtpr Stefan Wilhelm Ash Rogers Ben Pyne Community Health Impact Coalition, Dr. Madeleine Ballard Angela Nyambura Gichaga , AoEC Financing Alliance for Health English Sall George Srour

If you are attending the #SkollWorldForum, don't miss this side event: Celebrating DEI: Leaders spearheading inclusion and impact ?? Thursday April 3, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:30 am ?? Wesley Memorial Church, 40 George Street, Oxford ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eq6_msA4 In a time where Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives are being shut down – we choose to celebrate them! Come meet the innovators, and experts of the inaugural Skoll Disability Inclusion Leaders cohort. 8 global leaders who will demonstrate how their work leads to the greater impact and reach of large-scale social change work. Two spotlight panels: “Disability Empowerment, Advocacy, and Rights”, moderated by Bernard Chiira, with panelists Maryangel Garcia-Ramos Guadiana, Hauwa Ojeifo, Nguyen Tran Thuy Tien, and Mohua Paul “Innovation, Technology, and Inclusive Services”, moderated by Melissa Malzkuhn ?with panelists Satendra Singh, MD, Julius Mbura, Hudson Asiema and Karla Maria Henson In partnership with CBM UK, and thanks to the great support of Skoll Foundation. Claire Wathen, Ben Pyne, Woubzena Jifar

We are excited to highlight the first cohort of exceptional Disability Inclusion Leaders attending the #SkollWorldForum this year! Thanks to the incredible support of Skoll Foundation, and in partnership with CBM UK, these champions will be sharing their powerful vision and work for disability inclusion on a global stage: ?? Hauwa Ojeifo, CEO of International Advocacy Academy Africa and She Writes Women (Nigeria): Leading a nonprofit movement that gives mental health a voice in Nigeria ?? Karla Maria Henson, CEO of Lifehaven Centre for Independent Living (Philippines): Offering inclusive services like accessibility audits and independent living programs that uplifts persons with disabilities in the Philippines ?? Julius Mbura, Manager at inABLE, Blind content creator (Kenya): Empowering blind and visually impaired youth with tech skills, and is the first blind YouTube car reviewer, breaking stereotypes and fostering inclusion through innovation. ?? Satendra Singh, MD, Co-chair of Docs with Disabilities: Agents of Change; Medical Sciences Professor (India): Driving systemic change with a pan-India network of healthcare professionals with disabilities ?? Maryangel Garcia-Ramos Guadiana, Executive Director of Woman Enabled International (Mexico): Directing the first—and still only—international organization focused on advancing rights and justice at the intersection of gender and disability ?? Nguyen Tran Thuy Tien, Director of PARD Vietnam (Vietnam): Leading the first Deaf-led non-profit organization in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, empowering Deaf individuals to become confident, make independent decisions, and raise awareness ?? Hudson Asiema, CEO at Deaf Elimu Plus (Kenya): Running an ed-tech company revolutionizing accessible education for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community in Kenya through technology, accessibility, and artificial intelligence ?? Mohua Paul, Chairperson at Access Bangladesh Foundation (Bangladesh): Leading a movement passionately promoting equitable opportunities and active participation of persons with disabilities across Bangladesh If you will be in Oxford next week, be sure to connect with these advocates who are redefining inclusion globally!

?? Introducing MBI’s Advisory Board We are delighted to introduce our newly formed Advisory Board – a powerhouse of global leaders driving the movement for disability-inclusive health. MBI’s co-founders Phyllis Heydt, Hannah Kuper and Mari Tikkanen are joined by three exceptional new advisors: ?? Satendra Singh, MD – A disability justice advocate and Director-Professor at the University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital in Delhi, Satendra has led policy reforms integrating disability competencies into India’s national medical curriculum. He is Co-chair of International Council for Disability Inclusion in Medical Education, Commissioner at the Lancet Commission on Disability and Health & member of core group on disability at the National Human Rights Commission, India. ?? Prof. Dr. Jill Hanass-Hancock – A leading researcher in sexual and reproductive health and rights for people with disabilities. Jill’s research has advanced understanding of the vulnerability of women with disabilities to HIV and violence, the link between HIV and disability, and the cost of disability. Her work has shaped policies and interventions, such as the Breaking the Silence curriculum—recognized by UNESCO for making comprehensive sexuality education accessible. She currently leads the Disability Data Initiative Sub-Saharan Africa, driving innovation in disability rights monitoring. ?? Ying (Sunny) Sun – a partner of McKinsey & Company’s public health practice. Sunny works globally with health system leaders, funders, and innovators to improve health equity, especially for vulnerable populations and communities.?She leads Digital and Analytics within McKinsey’s Public Health Practice and has a long-standing passion for digital health innovations as a tool for closing the health equity gap.?She co-led the partnership between the Missing Billion Initiative and McKinsey Health Institute on disability inclusive health and co-authored two reports on inclusive health data and inclusive care pathways. We are honored to have their leadership and expertise as we work towards transforming health systems to better serve people with disabilities.

? Time to act: Achieving health equity for women with disabilities Globally, women with disabilities experience a significant 10 to 20-year gap in life expectancy due to health inequities. While many barriers to healthcare access are known, sex-disaggregated data on these gaps, the resulting health disparities, and meaningful high-level action remains limited. We are excited to share that we are co-hosting a networking event focused on the health of women with disabilities together with Women Enabled International Disability Rights Fund and World Health Summit, on the sidelines of the Global Disability Summit. Join us to connect with partners working on #disability inclusion, #GlobalHealth, and #GenderEquality. This event will highlight a new report on the health of women with disabilities and provide space for open discussions and networking. ?? Wednesday April 2, 2025 ? 7:00 – 8:30 PM ?? Aletto Hotel, Luckenwalder Str. 12-14, Berlin ?? Register here: https://bit.ly/3XxnTT5 #HealthEquity #WomenWithDisabilities

Don’t miss this critical conversation! Join us for this webinar in partnership with the Missing Billion Initiative on March 21 at 12:30 UTC. Let’s break down barriers, advocate for inclusive policies, and push for real change in Beijing +30 and Universal Health Coverage. Register here: https://bit.ly/3EZILMt #NGOCSW69 #Beijing30 #WomenInLeadership #GlobalHealth #DisabilityRights

?? Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength and contributions of women, especially women with disabilities who often face greater barriers. We must also acknowledge the disparities that persist in healthcare access for women with disabilities. These disparities reflect a deeper need for inclusive policies, training for healthcare providers, and overall transformation of health systems. ??? Our team reminds us of a few facts in this short video! Health is a fundamental human right. A truly equitable future means ensuring that all women have access to quality healthcare. Today, let’s not only celebrate but commit to action – advocating for healthcare systems that recognize and serve the needs of all women! #InternationalWomensDay #HealthEquity #Disability

What does maternity care look like for women with disabilities in the UK? Our new report with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London provides key data on the disparities that exist between women with and without disabilities. Channel 4 and The Guardian are talking about it and published powerful interviews highlighting several women's experience: ?? “Medical staff often seemed uncomfortable or unsure how to adapt standard procedures for my needs. I had to repeatedly explain my disability and push for appropriate accommodations.” – Carly Tait (former Paralympian) ?? “Initially, doctors asked me to advise them on what they should do during birth… I told them you’re the experts, not me.” – Rupy Kaur Roberts ?? “It’s always been a fight-fighting for access, support and care. I was encouraged to get an abortion for all four of my pregnancies because of my disability.” – Rameeza Mehmud ?? Watch the short Channel 4 News documentary here: https://lnkd.in/e-4U-Kh5 ?? Read The Guardian article: https://lnkd.in/ezPCuBGw ?? Read our report: https://lnkd.in/eh9te2H6