Frequently Asked Questions

Liliane Fonds is an international development organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural and remote areas of Africa and Asia. We support children, families and communities to ensure every child can enjoy equal rights, opportunities and a dignified life.

CBR is a holistic, rights-based approach that empowers children with disabilities, their families and communities. It addresses five core areas: health, education, livelihoods, social inclusion and empowerment, to create inclusive communities where children can thrive.

We combine disability-specific support with mainstream development initiatives. Our programmes:

• Provide rehabilitation and assistive devices at community level
• Support inclusive education and lifelong learning opportunities
• Facilitate economic empowerment and livelihoods
• Promote social inclusion and participation
• Empower children, youth and families to advocate for their rights

We operate in several countries across Africa and Asia, focusing on rural and remote areas where services for children with disabilities are limited or absent. For a full list of countries, please visit our country page.

We welcome collaboration with:

• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Government agencies and policymakers
• Research institutions
• Donors and funding organisations
• Community-based groups and local service providers

If you are interested in partnership, please contact us.

You can support Liliane Fonds through:

• Funding or donations to specific programmes
• Knowledge sharing and collaboration on research and projects
• Advocacy for disability inclusion in policy and practice

Visit our Work With Us page to explore more opportunities.

Yes. Our work is grounded in research and best practices in disability inclusion. For example, the “Breaking down Barriers” study in Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Zambia demonstrates how our Community-Based Rehabilitation programmes create sustainable, systemic change. More about Research & Evidence

Liliane Fonds measures impact through participatory, data-informed approaches grounded in local realities. We track outputs, outcomes and long-term changes, working closely with partners and involving people with disabilities and their families in defining results. Read more about how we measure impact

Yes. We publish position papers, research reports and other guidance documents on disability inclusion, CBR and CBID. Find our full Resources hub here

All open opportunities are listed on our Calls for Consultants page.
Please visit Calls for Consultants to see the current overview.

For inquiries, partnership proposals, media requests or other questions, please use our Contact page. We welcome your messages and aim to respond promptly.

Yes. Where possible, we embed our programmes in existing public systems and collaborate with local and national governments. This strengthens sustainability, ensures broader reach and promotes policy and structural change for children with disabilities.

Our work is organised around key thematic areas, aligned with the CBR framework:

• Rehabilitation: Early identification, intervention and access to assistive devices
• Inclusive Education: Early childhood and lifelong learning opportunities
• Inclusive Livelihoods: Economic empowerment for children, youth and families
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Promoting rights and access to services
• Child Protection: Protecting children from abuse, neglect and harm
• Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation: Nothing about us without us

For more details, visit our Thematic expertise page.

Yes. Liliane Fonds experts regularly share their expertise and practical experience to support more inclusive programmes and approaches. We are happy to contribute to knowledge events or expert sessions. Get in touch here.