DRF is Transforming Disability Support in Zambia and Africa at large . We are closing the gap between disability policy and practice. We work directly with families of children with developmental disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, and other conditions to ensure they receive the mobility support, knowledge, nutrition, and practical tools they need to thrive.

We invite foundations, philanthropic institutions, and impact-driven organizations to partner with us in building a sustainable, community-centered model of disability support.

Across Zambia and much of Africa, children with developmental disabilities and their families face systemic barriers:

Services such as therapy, mobility aids, caregiver training, or early identification are often unavailable, unaffordable, or inconsistent.

Policies exist, but implementation is weak. Families lack coordinated, reliable pathways to access care, education, and social protection.

Primary caregivers are often untrained, overwhelmed, and unsupported—leading to preventable complications, exclusion, and reduced quality of life.

Cultural stigma and misinformation isolate children and families, limiting community involvement and opportunities.

Children with developmental disabilities face higher nutritional needs, yet their families often face economic hardship and limited access to proper diets.

DRF was created to bridge these gaps—practically, sustainably, and with dignity.

DRF delivers a comprehensive, scalable model built around four core pillars:

• Provision of wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames, and adaptive equipment
   
• Home modifications and accessibility assessments
   
• Community-level awareness on inclusive environments
   

• Skills-based workshops on safe mobility, feeding, therapy routines
   
• Training on disability rights and policy navigation
   
• Support groups and psychosocial empowerment sessions
   

• Zambia’s first community-based disability resource hub (in development)
   
• A one-stop center for information, professional referrals, and educational materials
   
• Assistive device library and parent-to-parent support network
   

• Nutrition packs for families facing food insecurity
   
• Training on feeding techniques for children with disabilities
   
• Partnerships with local farmers and nutrition programs
   

Our model focuses not just on the child, but on strengthening the family unit, building community capacity, and improving policy implementation on the ground.

✓ Locally Led, Evidence-Informed

Led by experts in public administration, disability advocacy, and community systems, DRF creates solutions tailored for African realities.

✓ Policy-to-Practice Bridge

We translate disability policies into actionable support for families—filling a gap few organizations address.

✓ Holistic Caregiving Approach

We combine mobility, nutrition, psychosocial support, and education into one integrated system.

✓ Community-Centered and Family Empowered

We build parents’ skills and leadership, ensuring sustainable change beyond individual interventions.

✓ Data-Driven

We conduct needs assessments, monitoring, and community mapping to guide our programs and inform national policy.

✓ Deep Networks Across Sectors

We collaborate with government ministries, NGOs, universities, faith groups, and corporate partners.

Partnering with DRF allows foundations to strengthen disability inclusion, expand social impact, and invest in sustainable community innovation.

Your support directly translates into:

• Children receiving mobility and therapy support
   
• Parents gaining critical caregiving skills
   
• Families accessing food, education, and resources
   
• Communities becoming more inclusive
   

We provide transparent reporting and measurable outcomes.

Foundations help scale a model that:

• Reduces long-term healthcare costs
   
• Prevents avoidable secondary disabilities
   
• Builds local capacity
   
• Strengthens government and NGO coordination
   

Our work aligns with:

• UN Sustainable Development Goals
   
• Disability Inclusion and Equality frameworks
   
• Early Childhood Development and mental health initiatives
   

Your investment supports:

• Community self-reliance
   
• Policy implementation
   
• Strengthening family resilience
   
• Capacity building of local caregivers and professionals
   

Partners receive:

• Recognition on our website and at events
   
• Impact stories showcasing your foundation’s contribution
   
• Co-branding opportunities for supported programs
   
• Invitations to community visits, galas, and project launches
   

We ensure responsible financial management, accountability, and full reporting. Foundations can trust that every resource directly improves lives.

When foundations partner with DRF, they join a movement to transform disability care in Zambia and Africa—one family at a time.

We welcome partnerships through:

• Program funding
   
• Grant support
   
• Co-designed initiatives
   
• Assistive device supply
   
• Nutrition program sponsorship
   
• Capacity-building investments
   
• Research and innovation collaborations
   

Together, we can create inclusive, thriving communities where children with disabilities—and their families—live with dignity, independence, and hope.