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We believe in an Africa where Children and Youth with Disabilities have Equal Opportunities to Succeed

Email us: [email protected]
Contact us: +254 712 573 734 The Action Foundation (TAF) is an internationally recognized, community-driven organization established in 2010 and registered by The Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Board of Kenya. TAF works with communities, organizations, local and national government bodies to end exclusion, discrimination, and violence towards children, women, and girls with disabilities in marginalized areas.

29/09/2026

A week of taking inclusion to the global stage, strengthening community-based systems and advancing inclusive approaches to education and rehabilitation. Here’s our weekly wrap-up.

Last week, we:

• Represented TAF at UNGA 81 in New York, where our Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, and Director of Programs, Stephen Ikonya, participated in side events advancing disability-inclusive early childhood development and amplifying the voices of children and youth with disabilities.

• Strengthened the capacity of the DPRP Steering Committee in Kajiado County through a three-day refresher training and quarterly work planning.

• Conducted the International Common Assessment of Numeracy (ICAN) pre-pilot activity in selected schools in Machakos County to assess the applicability, accessibility and administration of the adapted tools ahead of the main pilot.

• Brought together stakeholders from the Ministries of Education and Health for the DIECD Reflection Meeting to review Year One progress, reflect on lessons learned and align priorities for Year Two.

• Joined the Kajiado County Governor’s Scorecard event alongside the Department of Social Services, showcasing DPRP interventions and efforts to strengthen disability inclusion at the county level.

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A carousel highlighting key activities from the past week as we took inclusion to the global stage, strengthened community-based systems and advanced disability-inclusive approaches.

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24/09/2026

Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) plays a vital role in advancing disability inclusion at the community level. As these systems evolve, technology can help strengthen coordination, improve access to information and services, and make community-level support more efficient and responsive.

Following the testing of the Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program (DPRP) App at household and health facility levels, the Kajiado County team came together to review and validate the app ahead of its implementation.

The DPRP App is designed to strengthen how CBR is coordinated and delivered across the county, bringing together key functionalities including household registration, digital assessments, tracking of Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs), referrals and linkages to essential services, a service provider directory, offline functionality, and more.

The review brought together representatives from different county departments, whose insights and recommendations will help further strengthen the app and ensure it responds to the realities and needs of persons with disabilities, their families and communities.

As a pilot initiative in Kajiado County, the DPRP App has the potential to demonstrate how technology can strengthen community-based rehabilitation and inform the scale-up of digital CBR approaches in other counties and beyond Kenya.

We look forward to the next steps towards implementation and to harnessing technology to strengthen access to services and ultimately improve the quality of life of children and youth with disabilities.

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A series of photos from the DPRP App review and validation meeting, featuring representatives from various departments of the Kajiado County Government engaging in discussions and reviewing the app.

23/09/2026

Sign languages are languages. They connect, empower and open doors to participation.

Today, we commemorate the International Day of Sign Languages and Deaf Awareness Month, recognising the important role sign languages play in enabling persons with hearing impairments to communicate, learn, express themselves, access information and fully participate in society.

This year’s theme, “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights,” calls attention to the rights of persons with hearing impairments and the need to remove barriers that limit their participation and access to opportunities.

As we mark this day and month, we encourage everyone to learn and use sign language, promote accessible communication and help create spaces where persons with hearing impairments can participate, be heard and have their rights respected.

Inclusion begins when communication is accessible to everyone.

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A white, blue and yellow poster featuring illustrations of hand signs, commemorating the International Day of Sign Languages and Deaf Awareness Month.

22/09/2026

What does it take to build systems that are inclusive from the start?

During , The Action Foundation is proud to contribute to two conversations hosted by The Sidebar, exploring how we can strengthen inclusion across early childhood development and climate adaptation.

On Wednesday, 23 September, our Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, and Director of Programs, Stephen Ikonya, will join other experts for “The First Five Years Matter: What It Takes to Make ECD a Public Priority.” The conversation will explore the importance of investing in the early years, with Maria and Stephen sharing insights from TAF’s work in Disability-Inclusive Early Childhood Development, including prevention, early identification and rehabilitation.

On Thursday, 24 September, Stephen Ikonya will represent TAF as a panelist at “Disability, Climate Adaptation and What Inclusive Design Actually Requires.” The session will examine how climate adaptation and emergency systems can exclude persons with disabilities when accessibility is not considered from the outset, and what inclusive design can look like in practice.

Both sessions: 3:30–5:00 PM
Venue: 134 West 29th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, USA

From the early years to climate resilience, these conversations reinforce the importance of placing inclusion at the heart of how systems, services and solutions are designed.

If you are in New York during , we would be happy to connect over these important conversations.

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17/09/2026

It’s time to take the conversation to the global stage.

The Action Foundation is heading to New York for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”

TAF will be represented by our Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, and Director of Programs, Stephen Ikonya.

During the week, Maria and Stephen will participate in Side Bar, Education House, and other convenings bringing together leaders, partners and changemakers from around the world.

We look forward to connecting with partners, learning from others, sharing our experience from Kenya and Africa, and bringing disability inclusion more strongly into global conversations.

If you will be in New York during UNGA week, we would love to connect. Follow along as we share moments and reflections from .

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A white, blue and yellow poster featuring portraits of TAF’s Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, and Director of Programs, Stephen Ikonya, announcing their representation of TAF during UNGA81 in New York.

14/09/2026

A week of strengthening partnerships, advancing inclusion and planning for greater impact. Here’s our weekly wrap-up.

Last week, we:

• Signed an MoU with Kenyatta University to advance research, program implementation, knowledge generation and career development for learners with disabilities.

• Hosted Amplify Girls Kenya partners for a two-day learning visit, showcasing our work with caregivers, girls and women with disabilities.

• Reviewed and validated the DPRP app with Kajiado County officials ahead of its pilot rollout.

• Advanced the Inclusive Early Childhood Education (IECE) Longitudinal Study through Board of Management sensitization and county-level engagement across seven counties.

• Reflected on the past financial year and planned for the year ahead as we continue strengthening our services and impact.

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A carousel highlighting key activities from the past week as we strengthen partnerships, advance inclusion and plan for greater impact.

09/09/2026

17 years ago, a dream was born at Kenyatta University. This week, we returned to where it all began.

In her second year at Kenyatta University, our Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, participated in a volunteer project that exposed her to the realities faced by children with disabilities and their caregivers.

What she saw stayed with her. It sparked a vision and that vision would eventually become The Action Foundation (TAF).

This week, 17 years later, we were proud to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenyatta University, marking a new chapter in a journey that began within the university’s own community.

The partnership will strengthen collaboration between TAF and Kenyatta University in research, programme implementation, knowledge generation and career development for learners with disabilities.

TAF was represented by our Founder & Executive Director, Maria Omare, alongside members of the TAF leadership team, while Kenyatta University was represented by Prof. Lucy Maina, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Outreach, together with Deans, Heads of Departments and other university officials.

We are excited about what lies ahead as we work together to generate knowledge, strengthen programmes, nurture talent and create greater opportunities for learners with disabilities.

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A series of photos capturing the MoU signing between TAF and KU at the university boardroom, featuring representatives from both institutions.

08/09/2026

As we mark 60 years since UNESCO declared International Literacy Day, we reflect on the progress made in advancing literacy and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate and thrive.

This year’s theme, “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity,” reminds us that literacy is a fundamental human right and a powerful tool for participation, empowerment and inclusion.

For learners with disabilities, access to literacy opens pathways to self-expression, education and independence, while ensuring that their voices are heard and valued in the society.

Today, our Inclusive Education Lead, Thomas Odeny, joined TV47’s morning show to share insights on the importance of advancing inclusive literacy and ensuring that no learner is left behind.

Here’s a snippet from today’s conversation.

Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUnv2U0db6g

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A video snippet featuring TAF’s Inclusive Education Lead, Thomas Odeny, sharing insights on literacy and inclusion during TV47’s morning show commemorating International Literacy Day 2026.

07/09/2026

A week of reflection, advancing inclusion, strengthening partnerships and embracing new beginnings. Here’s our weekly wrap-up.

Last week, we:

• Participated in the inaugural Africa Care Forum at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, contributing to conversations on strengthening care systems across Africa.

• Validated findings from our Inclusive Early Childhood Education (IECE) Longitudinal Study, bringing together members of the Technical Working Group to reflect on key insights, lessons learnt and recommendations for strengthening inclusive early childhood education.

• Distributed tailor-made sitting aids to children with disabilities at our Therapy Centre in Kibera, following individual assessments to ensure each device responds to their specific developmental needs.

• Gathered with partners, stakeholders and our team for TAF Prayer & Fellowship Day, a moment of thanksgiving, prayer and reflection as we looked back on the journey since the May 2nd fire and ahead to the future.

• Unveiled plans for the TAF Centre for Early Intervention, Training and Innovation (TAF CEITI), a new hub for early intervention, training, learning and disability inclusion in Africa.

• Hosted the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) for a learning visit, sharing our work and exploring opportunities for collaboration to advance disability inclusion.

• Marked the beginning of a new chapter as demolition commenced at our former HQ, making way for what comes next while honouring the work, memories and impact built within those walls.

As one chapter closes and another begins, we remain committed to strengthening systems, building partnerships and creating opportunities where every child and young person with a disability can thrive.

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A carousel highlighting key moments from last week, including the Africa Care Forum, IECE Longitudinal Study validation, APT assistive device distribution, Prayer & Fellowship Day, TAF CEITI unveiling, NFDK learning visit and the beginning of demolition at the former TAF HQ.

28/08/2026

Learning comes alive when learners can see it, touch it, try it and create with it.

Our Inclusive Mobile STEM Lab set up camp at Raila Education Centre in Nairobi from 18th to 21st August 2026, where, for four days, the mobile STEM bus became a hub of exploration, discovery and inclusive learning for learners with and without disabilities from different schools across Nairobi.

Through practical, hands-on activities, learners explored STEM, digital learning, literacy and numeracy in an environment designed to make learning engaging, accessible and fun.The camp took learning beyond the traditional classroom, giving learners opportunities to see, hear, touch, say, do and create as they engaged with new concepts.

For learners with disabilities, the camp provided valuable opportunities to engage with digital and STEM learning in an inclusive environment, while teachers reflected on how inclusive pedagogies and Universal Design for Learning can make learning more accessible to everyone.

The four days demonstrated that when learning is practical, inclusive and engaging, learners can participate more actively, understand concepts better and build the confidence to apply what they learn.

We are grateful to the learners, teachers, participating schools and everyone who made the STEM Holiday Camp possible.

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A series of photos showing learners with and without disabilities actively participating in hands-on learning activities inside the Inclusive Mobile STEM Lab, guided and supported by teachers and TAF staff throughout the STEM Holiday Camp.

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