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On December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IF invites you to join a global webinar: ‘Building Bridges: How Service Clubs Can Drive Change for Persons with Disabilities’.This event will highlight how Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and other service networks are advancing equality and empowerment through community action and collaboration.

We are delighted to announce that this year’s WSBHD25 Challenge Winner is Fekadu Yadessa, whose entry received over 800 likes, comments, and shares across IF’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn). Through his powerful message, Fekadu called for #Action4SBH on prevention through food fortification with folic acid in Ethiopia.

Today we celebrate World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day. This policy brief calls for its recognition as an official United Nations International Day to raise global awareness, promote prevention through folic acid fortification, and advocate for inclusive policies and lifelong care. Such recognition would unite governments, civil society, and communities worldwide in advancing dignity, equity, and opportunity for all people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

On 25 October, the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day Conference will once again bring together advocates, health professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. This year’s event will explore how we - together with you - can accelerate action to close persistent gaps and strengthen the global SBH community. Join us for this webinar!

This IF Members Training will strengthen the capacity of persons with SBH to speak up for their rights, influence change, and represent their communities locally and globally. Through peer-led sessions, interactive discussions, and real-life examples, participants will gain tools to become confident advocates for inclusion and human rights.

On 22 October 2025, the Asia-Pacific region will gather virtually for the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day (WSBHD25) celebration through a dedicated Regional Side Event. This webinar will bring together regional experts, healthcare professionals, and advocates to share progress, highlight challenges, and explore collaborative strategies to strengthen the prevention and care of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) across Asia-Pacific Region.