Advancing disability rights and leadership globally®

MIUSA has launched a new campaign to support our signature women’s leadership program: the Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD). We are more than three-quarters of the way to reaching our WILD fundraising goal!

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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Making a WILD Impact on Women's Health

MIUSA’s global network of alumni of our Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) are paving the way for improving women’s health around the world.

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MIUSA Alumni, Let's Reconnect!

With over 2,300 incredible individuals from over 135 countries, MIUSA alumni are the most important network that we have to make changes in the world for people with disabilities.

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Blog: Improving Healthcare for Disabled Women - and for All Women

In this blog, MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall calls on global health leaders to partner with MIUSA and with disabled women leaders to improve health outcomes for disabled women.

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Apply to Be an Access to Exchange Extern

Share your bright idea for a project or activity that promotes the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange! Applications open through March 3, 2025. 

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Women Leading the Way: MIUSA Celebration and Fundraiser

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