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Empowering Zimbabwe Through Unified Disability Advocacy

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Disability Inclusion

Established in 1969, the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH) serves as the leading umbrella body for over 50 member organizations dedicated to persons with disabilities.

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Building Inclusion Through Professional Services and Consultancy

Audit. Train. Include.

NASCOH offers specialized services to help organizations and institutions create truly inclusive environments for staff and clients alike. Our expertise encompasses conducting comprehensive accessibility audits of facilities, facilitating professional training programs for non-disability institutions, and providing expert consultancy on developing disability inclusion policies that align with both national and international standards.

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Our Vision for a Barrier-Free and Equitable Future

Building a future where every individual belongs.

Guided by our motto, "Promoting Disability Inclusion," NASCOH aims to ensure that every individual can actively participate in political, economic, social, and cultural life. Our work is anchored by the core values of respect, equity, unity, and mutualism, focusing on research, information dissemination, and advisory services to secure a future where individual differences are accommodated and inherent dignity is respected .

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Research and Expert Consultancy

Advocacy without data is just an opinion. NASCOH conducts the research that drives national change. Evidence-Based Research We conduct situational…

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Disability Policy Development

NASCOH is a leading advisor to the Zimbabwean government and international NGOs. We help institutions create “Living Documents” that ensure…

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Capacity Building & Specialized Training

As an umbrella organization coordinating over 50 member societies, our role is to empower the empowerers. We provide training that…

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Accessibility Audits: Physical and Digital

Accessibility is the prerequisite for inclusion. Without the ability to enter a building or navigate a website, a person with…

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Why We Exist

Our existence is rooted in the “Social Model of Disability,” which argues that people are disabled by barriers in society,…

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Who We Are

NASCOH (National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped) is the premier umbrella body for disability organizations in…

A Legacy of Inclusion

Welcome to NASCOH

For over five decades, the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH) has served as the backbone of disability advocacy in Zimbabwe. Established in 1969, we are an umbrella body coordinating over 50 member organizations dedicated to the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

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55+

Years of Impact

Established in 1969, NASCOH holds over half a century of institutional memory and leadership in Zimbabwe's disability sector.

50+

Member Organizations

As a premier umbrella body, we coordinate and capacity-build more than 50 diverse organizations of and for persons with disabilities.

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Provinces Covered

Our influence and membership network span all ten provinces of Zimbabwe, reaching both urban centers and remote rural communities.

Strategic Mandates

We drive change through four core objectives: Lobbying for legislation, Capacity building for members, National research, and Information dissemination.

Our Impact

Social Model of Disability

Our Philosophical Framework

At NASCOH, we operate under the Social Model of Disability. This model posits that "disability" is not a medical condition to be "fixed," but rather a result of societal barriers—physical, attitudinal, and systemic—that prevent individuals from participating fully in life. Our role is to dismantle these barriers through a rights-based approach.

55+ Years of Service

Since our founding in 1969, we have transitioned from a welfare-based organization to a powerful advocacy engine.

National Reach

With membership spanning all 10 provinces, our influence reaches from the busiest hubs in Harare to the most remote rural communities.

Political Participation

Ensuring persons with disabilities have a seat at the table in national decision-making and the electoral process.

Economic Independence

Promoting fair employment practices and entrepreneurship through our vast member network.

Social Inclusion

Combatting stigma and ensuring that community life is accessible to all.

Cultural Rights

Promoting the right to participate in the arts, sports, and cultural heritage of Zimbabwe without discrimination.

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What Our People’s Say About NASCO

The strength of having an umbrella body with 55 years of experience means that our grassroots challenges are amplified at a national legislative level.

Being part of a coordinated network of over 50 organizations has been a game-changer for our local advocacy efforts. The strength of having an umbrella body with 55 years of experience means that our grassroots challenges are amplified at a national legislative level. The research and capacity-building resources provided allow us to move beyond a model of basic care and focus on the holistic empowerment of every individual we serve.

Executive Director

Provincial Disability Support Organization

The accessibility audit conducted for our headquarters was a revelation. It pushed us to think 'beyond the ramp' and evaluate our digital infrastructure and workplace culture through the lens of universal design. Their training programs have not only helped us comply with national standards but have also fostered a deeper culture of respect and equity within our teams, proving that inclusion is a vital asset to any modern business.

Human Resources Manager

National Infrastructure Partner

Seeing the impact of the Social Model of Disability in action-where the focus is on dismantling societal barriers rather than fixing impairments-has been truly inspiring.

The transition toward a rights-based approach to disability in Zimbabwe is a testament to the power of persistent lobbying and information dissemination. Seeing the impact of the Social Model of Disability in action—where the focus is on dismantling societal barriers rather than fixing impairments—has been truly inspiring. Whether through the National Disability Expo or monthly electronic updates, the commitment to keeping the community informed and empowered is unmatched.

Disability Rights Advocate

Disability Rights Advocate & Researcher

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