Advancing disability rights and leadership globally®

In 2026, MIUSA celebrates 45 years of advancing disability rights and leadership globally®. Find our anniversary book, fun photos from the archives, and short video messages from the people who shaped and supported MIUSA over the decades.

MIUSA (pronounced “my-YOU-suh”) empowers people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. 

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Six women with different disabilities pose together in matching orange WILD Guatemala shirts. They are all smiling and have their hair and make-up done expertly. Behind them in a colorful mural featuring a woman surrounded by flowers, butterflies, and hands reaching towards the sky.

Combatting Gender-based Violence in Guatemala

WILD Delegate Pahola Solano led a workshop for 22 Guatemalan women with disabilities focused on understanding legal protections, recognizing abuse, and reporting violence.

Collage of 24 circular professional portraits of different individuals against a purple background

Meet the 2026 MIUSA Global Fellows

It is our great honor to present the inaugural cohort of MIUSA Global Fellows! The MIUSA Global Fellowship recognizes MIUSA alumni from around the world who have shown outstanding leadership, accomplishment and innovation.

EDDI logo banner with MIUSA logo and "Excellence in Development and Disability Inclusion" in blue jagged circle pattern

Award Honorees Share Best Practices for Advancing Disability Excellence

MIUSA invited members of our EDDI initiative and InterAction member organizations to a panel featuring the 2025 winners of InterAction’s award recognizing disability leadership and excellence.

New Issue of A World Awaits You

This special edition of the AWAY journal celebrates 30 years of the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange! Explore the story of NCDE and those who believed in its mission.

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MIUSA Celebrates its 45th Anniversary

April 30, 2024

MIUSA 45th anniversary logo and blue ribbon with transparent photo in background of large group of cheering people

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