GDGI · Est. 24 October 2024
Bridging Disability Rights & Climate Justice
Creating a world where sustainability is inclusive, accessible, and driven by the voices of Persons with Disabilities.
National Summit on Disability-Inclusive Climate Action 14–15 October 2026, Abuja. Sponsorship and registration close on 11 September 2026.
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Designing renewable energy solutions that work for everyone, ensuring Persons with Disabilities lead the clean energy revolution.
Driving Policy. Inspiring Change. Transforming Lives.
Championing disability inclusion across climate policy, national planning, and the institutions that shape Nigeria's green transition.
What we do
Real projects, led with, not just for, Persons with Disabilities
Three completed initiatives across energy access, skills, and environmental restoration.
Solar Lamp Outreach for Schools & Learning Centres
Over 150 solar-powered reading lamps delivered to students at two Abuja schools, improving study conditions and building climate awareness.
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Disability-Inclusive Solar Training & Deployment Program
Hands-on solar PV training for persons with disabilities, pairing new technical skills with starter tools and installations for low-income households.
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Community Urban Greening & Tree Restoration Initiative
More than 500 drought-resistant trees planted across vulnerable communities to restore green cover and build local climate resilience.
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Events
From flagship national policy summits to hands-on skills training.
National Summit on Disability-Inclusive Climate Action
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria · with international virtual participation
"From Belém Commitments to COP31 Implementation" 200 physical delegates and 2,000 virtual participants from 20+ countries, co-hosted with the Federal Ministry of Environment and the National Council on Climate Change, with confirmed sponsorship from UNDP, ILO and Oxfam Nigeria.
Event details →Disability-Inclusive Solar Installation Training (Cohort 2 Launch)
Abuja, Nigeria
A two-week, hands-on program equipping persons with disabilities with technical knowledge and skills in solar PV installation, maintenance, and renewable-energy entrepreneurship.
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Pre-Launch Lecture: "Disability & Climate Change The Untapped Connection"
Virtual, via Zoom
Ahead of GDGI's official launch, a virtual lecture bringing together disability-climate advocates from Nigeria, the USA, and Cameroon to make the case that disability inclusion is central to climate action.
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Volunteer, partner with GDGI, or support our work directly. Every pathway strengthens a future where sustainability is inclusive by design.
To spearhead a transformative global movement that champions disability rights advocacy by delivering accessible technological innovation and sustainable energy solutions, fostering environmental stewardship, driving climate action, and advancing sustainable agriculture for an inclusive future. Read our full story →