Message from ILMI CEO Damien Walshe
It is that time of year, where I try to distil the collective work that has been carried out in
It is that time of year, where I try to distil the collective work that has been carried out in
ILMI’s three year EU funded IT and Social Inclusion project, in the border counties, named ONSIDE completed delivery of its
ILMI is seeking a dynamic, motivated and driven individual to join our staff team as Policy Officer. ILMI is a
Creating Sustainable Cities and Towns needs to embed principles of accessibility and inclusion Welcome efforts to reduce climate impact are
Press Release from the Independent Living Movement Ireland “The constant lack of consideration for our independence, needs and human rights
The theme of the 11th session of the Strategies for Change (SFC) programme was Disability Policy and Practice in Ireland.
We all have a way of presenting ourselves to the world, some people call that our sexuality, it could be
Leitrim Disabled Persons Org. (DPO) was delighted to be invited to deliver a morning’s talk and inter-active workshop with Managers,
The ILMI Strategies for Change Project had a very exciting guest speaker recently. Phil Friend from the UK came and
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.