Pilot/implement inclusive development projects through local partners in early identification, intervention, rehabilitation, inclusive education, health, and livelihoods.
We shall do this by:
The Wezesha Elimu project ‘Securing education for children with disabilities’ aimed to address barriers that limit children with disabilities from access, retention, and transition in education. Through the previous phases this has been achieved through performance of corrective surgeries, adaptation of school environments, early identification, and placement of children in schools.
The project had two main objectives.
These objectives were achieved through.
From 2016-2020 the project was funded by Safaricom Foundation and Co funded by CBM International, CBM Kenya and Cure Kenya. In 2021-2024 the project was funded by Mpesa Foundation. The project has been implemented in the following counties Uasin Gichu, Kericho, Embu, Nyeri, Kisii, Kisumu, Trans Nzoia, Machakos, Nakuru, Taita Taveta, Kiambu, Baringo, Mombasa, West Pokot.
Successes to date are:
Data | Figures |
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Number of pediatric orthopedic and other surgeries carried out | 684 |
Number of mobile clinics deployed | 229 |
Number of mobility devices distributed. | 948 |
Number of classrooms built | 2 |
Number of environmental adaptations in schools | 8 |
Number of dignity kits distributed | 400 |
Phase | Amount Funded | Period |
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I | 14,442,000 | 2015-2016 |
II | 12,760,000 | 2016-2017 |
III | 15,000,000 | 2018-2019 |
IV | 25,000,000 | 2021-2023 |