Category: Education
A Child’s Light
A little hand, so small, so bright,Shines with courage, pure as light.Though the road may twist and bend,This child’s spirit will not end. In every step, a dream takes flight,Showing the world its endless might.No label can dim what’s inside—A heart that soars, a soul full of pride. The beauty lies in every smile,In every step, no matter the mile.For …
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes the importance of the participation …
THE HIDDEN FACTOR
STOP THE STIGMA, BREAK THE SILENCE
The word stigma comes from the Greek word for “mark.” Generally, stigma is a negative set of beliefs about people with specific characteristics. For example, ethnic or religious minorities, or people affected by specific diseases may encounter stigma. People with disabilities have been stigmatized throughout history. In many cultures, disability has been associated with curses, disease, dependence, and helplessness. A …
Economic Empowerment of Children with Disabilities’ Caregivers
Opening up economic opportunities for women with children with disabilities
DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY
Our real disabilities come from inside us, don’t tell yourself you can’t do something, keep on trying and if one way doesn’t work try another. (Rashida Rowe) In Kenya, most caregivers of disable children give up at the very beginning because they think of the curse God imposed on them. They feel ashamed, while they are stigmatized and isolated by …
Only Through Community
We value being a part of families, neighborhoods, a group of peers at school, a group of colleagues at work, clubs and sports teams, and having friends and neighbors who care and look out for us. Unfortunately all too often people with disabilities are left out, hidden, excluded or kept separated from the rest of their communities. That’s why we …
WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES
15% of any population worldwide are people with disabilities of which half are women and girls.1 Due to their gender and disability and various identities, women and girls with disabilities often experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Poverty, conflict, fewer opportunities to participate in decisionmaking processes, and a lack of access to services such as health, education and employment, …
Educating Children with disability
A recent study by the Kenya Ministry of Education, Science and Technology found that in the country there were more children with disabilities (CWDs) out of school than those without disabilities. Besides, resources and structures in many schools are not adequate and relevant for learners with disabilities. In regard to this, the ratios of special needs teachers to learners were …