Impact

MIUSA advances the rights of people with disabilities in society through infiltration to achieve equitable opportunities through inclusion. We see international exchange or international development as a tool for improving the lives of people with disabilities globally.

Explore our impact in these thematic areas

International Exchange

Inclusive Practices

Women’s Health

Disability Advocacy

International Development

Measuring the Impact of the Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)

500 Million

women with disabilities globally.
The majority live in developing countries.

Total WILD participants

Total WILD Women with Disabilities (WWDS) trained at grassroots level

WILD countries represented

0 %

International development orgs who make changes to programs, policies and practices to be more inclusive

0 %

WILD participants receive new funding or in-kind support, drawing on resources acquired through WILD

0 %

WILD participants published, interviewed or features in TV, radio, print and/or internet media

Explore our impact through alumni stories:

2,300 MIUSA Alumni all over the world!

Alumni Spotlight: Asia Yaghi, Jordan

Alumni Spotlight: Hugo Trevino, USA

This alumni achievement story spotlights Hugo Trevino, a 2008 MIUSA exchange alum, who is breaking barriers for disabled students at the University of Illinois–Chicago, and is a champion for equity, inclusion and environmental justice in his community.

Alumni Spotlight: Marissa Martinez, Panama

This alumni achievement story spotlights WILD 2016 alumna Marissa Martinez of Panama, who is turning her vision into action, and leading Panama’s first organization for women with disabilities.

Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Atim, South Sudan

This alumni achievement story spotlights 2010 WILD alumna Caroline Atim and her bold leadership promoting disability-inclusive peacebuilding processes in South Sudan.