URise Kenya

30/09/2026

🌱 Climate action is also epilepsy action.

Climate change is changing how our communities farm — affecting rainfall, food production, nutrition and livelihoods. For people living with epilepsy, these challenges can add to existing vulnerabilities.

Vegetables organic farming demonstration plots are promoting practical solutions through sustainable agriculture, healthy soils, nutritious food and climate-resilient farming. 🥬🌍

This work connects directly to our commitment under the International Bureau for Epilepsy Pledge, where U-Rise pledged to support action on epilepsy and climate action while promoting the wellbeing of people with epilepsy.

🌿 From the farm to the community, climate action matters.

We are committed to building communities where people with epilepsy can access support, nutritious food and healthier, more resilient environments.

Healthy soils. Healthy food. A healthier planet. Better lives for people with epilepsy. 💚
Epilepsy Africa IBE
ILAE - International League Against Epilepsy

09/09/2026

Turning Policy Into Inclusion: Gender in Education Action Plan 2026–2030 | Homa Bay County

A policy becomes meaningful when it changes someone’s life.

The Gender in Education Action Plan 2026–2030 for Homa Bay County presents an important opportunity to rethink how we approach education, gender and disability—not simply as policy issues, but as questions of justice, dignity and equal opportunity.

My experience working with communities has taught me that people living with disabilities, including those living with epilepsy, often face barriers that cannot be fully understood from national statistics or policy documents alone.

We must listen to the communities.

We must ask the difficult questions:

Who is missing from the classroom?
Why are they missing?
What barriers are they facing?
And what does the evidence look like when we examine it through the lens of our own communities?

At U-Rise Kenya, we are committed to supporting the translation of the national gender-in-education framework into meaningful county-level action. Our role is to help ensure that evidence is not simply collected—it is understood, contextualized and used to drive solutions.

For learners living with epilepsy, inclusion must go beyond admission to school. It must mean creating environments where they can learn without stigma, participate without discrimination and receive the support they need to thrive.

I believe the future of education in Kenya will depend not only on how well we develop policies, but on how courageously we implement them and how intentionally we listen to those most affected.

The question is no longer whether we have policies.

The question is whether those policies are reaching the learner sitting at the margins.

Let us move from frameworks to action, from evidence to solutions, and from inclusion as a commitment to inclusion as lived reality.

Because every child deserves not just a place in the classroom, but a fair chance to belong, learn and succeed.

25/08/2026

🌱 Strengthening Farmers’ Climate Knowledge for Resilient Agriculture

Today, U-Rise Kenya engaged farmers through a Farmer Field School session focused on climate change, weather, and seasonal patterns and their relevance to agricultural decision-making.

The session created space for farmers to share their experiences and observations of changing rainfall patterns, temperatures, and seasons. Together, we explored the differences between weather and climate using simple, practical examples drawn from farmers’ everyday experiences.

A key lesson from the session was the importance of making climate information simple, accessible, and locally relevant. We also discussed how farmers can link climate and weather information with their agricultural calendars to make better-informed decisions on planting, crop management, and harvesting.

At U-Rise Kenya, we believe that building climate resilience starts with knowledge, access to reliable information, and meaningful participation of farmers in finding solutions that work for their communities.

We look forward to strengthening the connection between farmers and reliable climate information, including seasonal forecasts and agricultural advisories, while supporting communities to translate information into practical climate-smart actions.

18/08/2026

Celebrating Growth, Learning and Local Resource Mobilization!

After six months of local fundraising training, coaching and practical fundraising, U-Rise Kenya is proud to have completed the programme and celebrated our graduation.

With support from the Kenya Community Development Foundation Change the Game Academy and its partners, we have gained valuable skills to strengthen our ability to mobilize resources locally and build stronger community ownership.

Now, we are putting these skills into action! 🎯 Our goal is to mobilize additional KSh 500,000 to support our climate change and community health initiatives.

We believe that sustainable change begins within our communities. By mobilizing local resources, engaging community members and building meaningful partnerships, we can create solutions that respond to the needs of our people.

A big thank you to KCDF for the training, coaching, mentorship and opportunity to grow our fundraising capacity.

🎓 The training is complete. The real fundraising journey begins.

Together, we can build healthier, stronger and climate-resilient communities.

23/05/2026

18/03/2026

We are currently immersed in a 10-day intensive training at Miyare ATC, facilitated by Food& Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , focusing on Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and climate-smart agriculture.

This experience is more than just learning—it is a powerful step toward transformation. It is equipping us with practical knowledge and skills to nurture resilience, strengthen livelihoods, and respond meaningfully to the realities of climate change.

Through this capacity building, we are intentionally advancing our International Bureau for Epilepsy Action Pledge—bridging the critical connection between epilepsy and climate change. By doing so, we are working toward a future where vulnerable communities are not only supported, but empowered to thrive in sustainable and inclusive environments.

Real change begins with knowledge, but it grows through action—and that is exactly the journey we are on.
ILAE - International League Against Epilepsy

16/03/2026

Domestic Resource Mobilization and Budget Financing for Health

We participated in a training on Domestic Resource Mobilization and Budget Financing for Health, aimed at empowering partners with knowledge on how to mobilize local resources and strengthen health financing.

The training, organized by Amref Kenya in partnership with DMVV, highlighted the importance of advocating for increased health budgets, promoting accountability, and supporting sustainable health programs.

The knowledge gained will help organizations like U-Rise Kenya continue advocating for better access to epilepsy treatment and inclusive health services for vulnerable communities. 💜

06/03/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of women everywhere, especially women living with epilepsy who continue to rise above stigma and challenges every day.

Many women with epilepsy face discrimination, limited access to treatment, and misunderstanding in their communities. Yet they remain mothers, leaders, caregivers, and changemakers.

At U-Rise Kenya, we are committed to empowering women with epilepsy through awareness, support, and advocacy so they can live healthy, dignified, and fulfilling lives.

This International Women’s Day, let us stand together to end epilepsy stigma and support women to rise and thrive. 💜

02/02/2026

We’ve reached an incredible milestone 💜

Over 100 million steps walked for epilepsy awareness.

That’s 100,219,606 steps taken by people around the world — each one helping to raise visibility, understanding, and support for the epilepsy community.

Thank you to everyone who has walked, shared, encouraged, and kept going.

And we’re not done yet — with one week left to International Epilepsy Day, every step still counts!

23/01/2026