SAVE THE NIGHT is Jägermeister’s global initiative dedicated to protecting and improving nightlife by supporting the people and organisations creating more inclusive, safe, and sustainable night-time culture. Since its launch, the SAVE THE NIGHT initiative has supported thousands of people, ideas and projects in 60+ countries. We’ve supported Jägermeister to design and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to understand and measure the real-world impact the programme is having.

One of the programmes supported by SAVE THE NIGHT is Wings for Wheels, a Colombian foundation that advocates for people with disabilities using art, education, policy, and storytelling to transform how society sees and treats individuals with reduced mobility.

For the 1.3 billion people worldwide who experience significant disability (around 1 in 6 people globally), enjoying a night out can come with additional barriers. In Colombia, as in many parts of the world, many venues and festivals are still not designed with people with access needs in mind. Barriers go beyond ramps and elevators. Uncertainty about how accessible a venue is, staff who aren’t confident supporting disabled guests, and inaccessible layouts can all turn what should be an enjoyable night out into a frustrating experience – the challenges are perfectly summarised in this heartfelt video featuring Juan Pablo Roa and his father, Mauricio, who was shot during a violent incident in Colombia, leaving him paralyzed.

Wings for Wheels have developed a toolkit containing practical guidance to build accessible spaces for people with reduced mobility. Rather than focusing only on physical infrastructure, it encourages venues to think about the entire visitor experience – from communicating accessibility information before an event and training staff to support guests with different access needs, to making small, low-cost improvements that can make a big difference.