Achieving self reliance

I feel fulfilled when I see clients with mental illnesses getting better and getting reintegrated back into community life

By Hope Katana Psychiatric Nurse, Hope Katana (Center left) from Mariakani Sub County Hospital...

I am happy that my client is no longer in chains

By Cosmus Mzungu Cosmus Mzungu, Counselling Psychologist (hand raised) at Gongoni Health Centre, Magarini...

I encourage other mothers to give their children with disabilities a chance at education

Meet 36-year-old Zawadi Kitsau from Kaloleni, Kilifi County, a single mother to four children, one of...

Pregnancy will not hinder my pursuit of becoming a teacher

Meet 16-year-old Halima a Grade 8 learner at Miasenyi Junior School in Taita Taveta County. Halima is...

I used to be unfair to my learners, not any more

Ms. Erenia Kalamba a grade 3 teacher at Priscillah Primary School in Taita Taveta County is one of the...

I have learnt that I cannot do it alone but when we unite as persons with disabilities, the sky is the limit

40-year-old Selina Mateso, mother to 7 children two of who have disabilities, has been a member of Maendeleo...

Encouraging learners with disabilities to participate in extra-curricular activities fosters a sense of inclusion

(Extreme left) Priscah Munga, Head teacher Kizurini Special School in Kaloleni Sub County, Kilifi County...

“Stop keeping children with disabilities hidden.” – Teresiah

Teresiah has been caring for her son with a psychosocial disability for over 23 years. In that period,...

When you look at me, do I look like I have epilepsy? – Eunice

Eunice has had Epilepsy for over 27 years and is happy to share her story of struggle through rejection,...

I believe learners with disabilities can achieve self reliance if they receive the right support

Susan Liyai, headteacher at Chesikaki FYM Special School for the intellectually disabled in Chesikaki,...

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