Get Involved

As a DPO (disabled persons organisation) formed to ensure that the voice of disabled people will be heard in campaigns, research and policy development. We will promote the active participation of leaders in all aspects of the work of ILMI: locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The Role of ILMI as a national representative organisation is:
  • To be led in its work by disabled people
  • To promote independent living
  • To challenge inequalities disabled people face
  • To campaign for the human rights of disabled people
If you want to get involved in our work, please sign up for our biweekly ebulletin. It will give you all the information on work that ILMI is involved in, including:
  • Collective campaigns where you can get involved to have your voice heard
  • Local, regional and national meetings where you can shape policy
  • Training and discussions on the philosophy of independent living

To sign up to our eBulletin and see how you can become involved

Your email address will be used solely in relation to the work of ILMI and will not be passed on to any third parties.
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Boakai Abu Nyehn, Jr

Community Development Worker

Boakai Abu Nyehn, Jr joined ILMI in September 2024 as community development worker on the Disability Participation Awareness Fund (DPAF) funding project “Engaging Disabled People in Direct Provision” . He is a passionate advocate for disability rights, social inclusion, and development, with extensive experience in working to promote the rights and full participation of disabled people in Liberia. Boakai has served as a consultant on disability and social inclusion for numerous national and international agencies. He has also worked as a Research Assistant on multiple projects with organisations such as Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre at University College London, Talking Drum Studio, AIFO-Liberia, and UNMIL, ensuring that disabled people’s needs and perspectives are integrated into their programs.

As a disabled person, Boakai’s lived experience informs his leadership as Assistant Director for disabled people in Liberia. His role focuses on advocating for the inclusion of disabled people at all levels of society, promoting accessible development, and advancing the rights of the community. Boakai holds certifications in International Law and related fields and is a skilled Administrator and Assistive Technology Specialist, committed to using his expertise to create a more inclusive society for all.