Who we are
Advancing Rights at the Intersection of Gender and Disability
Vision
We envision a just world where the human rights and inherent dignity of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities are fully realized and recognized.
Our updated vision broadens the scope of WEI’s long-term impact, portraying the change we want to have on the world that women, girls, and gender-diverse people inhabit.
Mission
As feminists with disabilities and allies, we advance human rights and justice at the intersection of gender and disability to challenge exclusionary, unjust systems and support the leadership and center the voices of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities globally.
Our Herstory
Women Enabled International was founded in 2012 by Stephanie Ortoleva to address a gap she could no longer abide between disability rights and women’s rights. WEI pioneered the application of an intersectional gender and disability framework to international human rights advocacy.
Our Funders
Women Enabled International is deeply grateful for the generous support of our donors who share our commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls with disabilities worldwide. Our work simply would not be possible without grants and in-kind contributions from the sources below, as well as from individuals who support us through online donations, Facebook fundraisers, workplace giving programs, and other meaningful gifts throughout the year: