Goodbye, Pokhara! After an eventful day of cross-learning with KOSHISH and a local psychosocial support group, we leave inspired by best practices, innovative solutions, and promising areas of collaboration between our organizations. Together, we strive for improved access to

Over 1,200 households in Nyakach Sub-county, Kisumu, are set to benefit from improved mental health support after 12 CHPs were trained under the B3 Project by CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE . The training covered mental health basics, focus on children with disabilities, screening, and referrals

After a successful cross-learning visit with KRCS in Bungoma last month, one key lesson we took home was the importance of having an oversight committee when supporting OPDs with capital boosts. Today, we held the first meeting with the newly formed OPDs Oversight Committee in

We held a 2-day VSL training under the CBM Global-supported Basic Needs Model project, empowering support groups and caregivers with financial skills. The training promoted saving, responsible borrowing, and self-reliance to boost economic resilience & inclusion. CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE

ICON Data and Learning Labs joined the Lake Region OPD (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities) Forum, hosted by TINADA Youth Action Africa (TYAAfriq) The OPD Hub will improve coordination & disability advocacy across LREB counties in Western Kenya CBM Global Disability Inclusion - KE CBM Kenya #CollaborativeNetworks #DisabilityData

It's inspiring when project participants rise to the challenge embracing initiatives that put them in a position to engage in self advocacy. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we highlight Chimera a Champion engaging in advocacy initiatives in Kilifi County: youtube.com/watch?v=7RVoXA…

Vital conversation, #MentalHealthMatters. If you give yourself something this week, this is it! Listen in. Do this for you and your loved ones. Good stuff Kenya Red Cross ❤️

Day 1 of the mass assessment and registration in Mosiro kicked off with an incredible turnout! Community members showed up in large numbers to access a one stop services, support, and recognition. A powerful step toward inclusion and empowerment.

Let us not shy away from funding mental health as a Rights issue. Mental health is a rights issue & we must consolidate and work together for bigger impact. Edwin CBM Global Disability Inclusion Kenya Country Director #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #MentalWellness

Day 2 in Ewaso Kendong! The energy is high as more persons with disabilities come forward for assessment and registration. The smiles, gratitude, and turnout reaffirm the need for accessible and inclusive services in every corner of our communities.

Another sunrise finds us in Loodokilani as we continue with Day 3 of the mass assessment and registration of persons with disabilities. While today’s turnout has been lower, our commitment remains strong. Every individual assessed and registered brings us one step closer to a

It has been a week full of learning, engagement, and meaningful interactions with community members in Kajiado West. Today, on the final day of the mass assessment and registration exercise, we are in Magadi filled with joy as over 270 persons with disabilities receive their

A beautiful moment to witness! 🎉 Seeing the smiles on their faces as they receive their NCPWD certificates is a powerful reminder of how meaningful it is to be officially recognized. It's not just a piece of paper it's a symbol of identity, inclusion, and opportunities. Moments

The Mass Assessment and Registration of Persons with Disabilities in Kajiado West has officially come to an end and it was a tremendous success! This is not just a one-off initiative. There is still much to be done, especially within communities, to ensure the voices of persons

🚨June is Men’s Mental Health Month🚨 Time to break the silence. 1 in 8 men experience mental health struggles—yet too many suffer alone due to stigma, shame, or the pressure to "stay strong." You are not weak for struggling. You are human. 💬 Advice to start: → Talk to

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health issues affecting men and empowering them to speak openly and seek help. NONDO, recognize that men with disabilities are even more vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the

Let's take a moment to learn some key disability facts according to WHO, 2023. 1. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us. 2. Some persons with disabilities die up to 20 years earlier than

The journey towards ensuring meaningful participation and representation of persons with disabilities in Kajiado West continues. Through the Action 4Change project, we are working closely with key decision-makers. Today, we engaged the Kajiado County Assembly Disability Committee

Through the OPD Vetting Committee, 10 groups will receive funding in various installments. During the vetting process, several gaps were identified, including the need for continuous capacity strengthening in entrepreneurship and product marketing to maximize their potential.

The Kenya Red Cross is proud to have participated in the official national launch of the Persons with Disability Policy, a landmark milestone 19 years in the making. The policy addresses 26 key thematic areas vital to promoting inclusion, accessibility and protection of the