IDDC

Background 

Over 25 years of experience in international disability - development - human rights (mostly in Asia, Africa and transition countries).

Proven ability to work with people from all walks of life at different levels: in the field and in international settings, working with local NGOs, INGOs, donor agencies, network organisations, academic institutes, UN agencies, EU and World Bank.

Demonstrated results in bringing together mainstream, academic and activist fora by facilitating opportunities for training, teaching, networking and exchange between organisations.

Key Areas
- Disability Rights
- Inclusive Development
- Inclusive Education
- Early Childhood
- Disability - Diversity
- Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

Milestones 
-> Facilitating the voice of children with disabilities in the lobby and development of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD);

-> Organizing a tailormade study-tour with key experts: to India with Tajik team, and to Vietnam with Cambodian team;

-> Mobilising and enabling young people with disabilities around the world to determine the agenda for policy and advocacy (Rights into Action - Wales) consultations (Global Consultation on Disability and Childrens Rights - Egypt)

Competences
- Interlinking professional, personal and political expertise
- Facilitating child centred work at all levels
- Guiding participatory analysis
- Conceptualising local ideas in project design
- Participatory planning of programmes
- Guiding evaluation, change and innovation
- Facilitation South-South exchange and bi-lateral cooperation
- Organisation of tailormade studytours in the South
- Coordination of large events

Talents
- Enthusiasm
- Inspiring people
- Pioneering spirit
- Generating positive change

Contact details

Marlies van der Kroft
Ringdijk 13C
1097 AA Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS

Tel: +31 (0)20 644.91.90

Email: gushi@gushi.nl
Email: m.vanderkroft@gushi.nl

Website: http://www.gushi.nl