The World Duchenne Organization (WDO) receives a grant to empower people living with Duchenne and their families in developing countries affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This initiative aims to educate Duchenne advocates and foster the creation of new advocacy organizations.
Regions in South Africa, South Asia and Africa receive education and mentoring in terms of research, care, capacity-building, policy and awareness while supporting them to create and sustain national organizations.
The project is divided into two phases. The first phase ‘Advocacy, Education and Training’ will focus on engaging developing countries in an open multi stakeholder educational platform. Experts from every field meet with advocacy leaders to exchange knowledge, experiences and best practices.
The second phase will be focusing on ‘Capacity Building, Organization Setup and Mentoring’. During this phase, additional training will be directed to families interested in setting up an organization in their country. This includes how to get legal recognition, map the community, and engage with various stakeholders.
“Communities can make a difference. This innovative program granted by the SENSE Foundation Brussels will help them in creating powerful networks and strong actions for the benefit of thousands of people”
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