Frequently Asked Questions

Liliane Fonds is an international development organisation specialising in the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries. We work with locally rooted organisations, families, communities, governments and international partners to remove barriers to health, education, livelihoods and participation, and to strengthen the systems that enable children and youth with disabilities to exercise their rights.

With partners across Africa and Asia, we combine community-based rehabilitation, disability-inclusive development, knowledge generation and advocacy to translate rights into lasting change. Our approach is grounded in local ownership and strengthened through long-term partnerships, evidence and learning.

Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is at the heart of our approach to disability inclusion. We work with children and youth with disabilities, families, communities, local organisations and public institutions to address barriers across health, education, livelihoods, social inclusion and empowerment.

Rather than focusing only on individual support, CBR enables us to strengthen the wider environment in which children and youth with disabilities live. This community-rooted approach allows locally led solutions to be connected with wider systems and policy change. Find more information here.

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:

• 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

Across all of them, we apply a do-no-harm approach with the cross-cutting themes Safeguarding & Protection, Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation (MIYP) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).  

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.