Formerly known as the Malawi Human Rights for Women and Girls with Disabilities (MHRWGDs), the organisation was formed in 2008 by women activists living with disability who knew from experience that women and girls with disability in Malawi were excluded from participation in public life, and did not enjoy sexual and reproductive choices. Thus, the group was formed to fight for the rights of women, especially young women with disabilities.

With the AWDF grant, HRWDM will work towards the elimination of all forms of discrimination and abuse against women and girls with disabilities to ensure that women and girls with disabilities are able to effectively participate in the development agenda of the community.