How We Are Making A Difference

Persons with disabilities submitting a written memorandum to Nairobi County Officer in Westlands

KPO Livelihood programs for people with disabilities have offered numerous benefits, including skill development, increased economic opportunities, enhanced independence, and improved self-esteem, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Increased participation in County public participation and budget making processes

Sustained holistic active participation by the rights holders’ groups in decision making processes, Public funds allocation and utilization which are responsive to and reflective of the voices, needs and priorities in budget-making processes and policy advocacy,

Civic education session with PWDs

Skill Development and Vocational Training:

Provided tailored training and skill development opportunities, equipping individuals with the necessary competencies for employment, whether it’s vocational training or soft skills like communication and teamwork.

Increased Economic Opportunities through access to meaningful employment:

Helped PWDs gain access to the workforce, leading to increased income and economic stability, allowing them to contribute to their families and communities through empowerment with job seeking and keeping skills, linkage to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities job portal

Enhanced Independence and Self-Sufficiency:

By acquiring skills and earning an income in self-employment, including increased access to government procurement opportunities (AGPO) and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), PWDs have established businesses, table banking and improve their financial well-being, create a savings and loan system, improving the financial independence of its members. They have become more independent and self-sufficient, reducing reliance on others and promoting a sense of empowerment and contributing to the overall economic growth and development of their communities

Improved social inclusion, self-esteem and confidence:

Enhanced independence and participation in community life has boosted the self-esteem and confidence of people with disabilities, allowing them to feel valued and capable and promoted reduced stigma and discrimination of the PWDs.

Access to Healthcare and Social Services:

We have facilitated access to quality healthcare specifically rehabilitation services in collaboration with the local health facilities by providing rehabilitation equipment to the facilities, providing milk to children who have attended rehabilitation therapy thereby improving PWDs, especially children with disabilities overall well-being.

Access to incontinence management products and assistive devices

This has offered numerous benefits, including increased range of movement, social integration, improved physical health, enhanced independence, and increased social engagement, ultimately leading to a better quality of life.