VIDEO STORY: Empowering Change | Joshuanette Francis Champions Disability Rights and Social Inclusion

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Joshuanette Francis is a dedicated disability advocate whose unwavering passion for social justice shines through her work. As the founder of Good Humans 268 Inc., she has become a powerful voice for individuals often overlooked and marginalized in society.

Through her nonprofit organization, Joshuanette is committed to advancing social inclusion and raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Her efforts have made a real impact, fostering change and promoting a more equitable world for all.

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Comments (5)

  • Informed citizen June 23, 2025, 12:37 PM

    Joshuanette Francis embodies the true spirit of resilience and advocacy. Being a voice for the unheard.
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  • Juju Bee June 24, 2025, 9:08 AM

    I just admire this young lady and all her efforts in preserving the environment and advocating for the vulnerable
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  • April June 27, 2025, 1:05 AM

    A woman on a mission. Disability is not holding you down.
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  • Antigua Surf June 27, 2025, 6:21 AM

    Joshuanette is a woman with a good heart and meaning. You don’t find much people around the world who care for the life of people with disabilities, nonetheless to be the founder of a nonprofit organization and helping the disables to feel like a human all found
    Reply
  • Luka Johnson June 27, 2025, 5:17 PM

    Something about her ideas seems far fetched. Let’s hope it all works out. But yah. Disabled people are being marginalized. We need to do more to raise awareness. Good work
    Reply

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