Our Story: A Journey of Inclusion
From a calling in Nyamira County to a formal to serving the continent, this is how we grew.
It Started with a Calling
The seeds of this mission were sown in Nyamira County through a lifelong calling to walk alongside persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers. It began with grassroots awareness campaigns in Kitutu Masaba, where our founders visited churches and homes to build authentic, faith-rooted connections with families often overlooked by society.
A Community Begins to Rise
This early outreach led to the formation of the GIKEBO Disabled Self-Help Group, uniting families from Gachuba, Kebirichi, and Bonyunyu villages. What began as a local support circle has grown into a vital network of 43 families who gather for emotional support, spiritual growth, and economic empowerment through community-led initiatives like table banking.
A Partnership with Purpose
As our founders deepened their expertise in Special Needs Education and community development, their mission expanded beyond the Kisii region. Their commitment to disability inclusion became a personal cornerstone, leading them to become foster parents to children with disabilities and advocating for inclusion at every level of society.
Seeing the Gap, Creating Change
Through years of service with Christian parachurch organizations, our leadership identified a critical gap: disability inclusion was largely absent from community development projects and church structures. This sparked a long-term commitment to advocacy that eventually moved the mission to Kibera, where the need for specialized support for vulnerable youth and PWDs was immense.
New Ground, Same Heart
In Kibera, the mission evolved. Recognizing that many local organizations were not actively serving the disability community, we launched formal programs designed to bridge this gap. By combining expertise in special education with a heart for community service, we began providing direct support to families navigating life with disabilities in informal settlements.
A Center of Belonging
Our vision found a physical home with the opening of a community center in Kibera—a place of hope, healing, and belonging. The center offers families access to therapy, inclusive technology, and faith-based support, ensuring that every individual is seen and celebrated.
2025: Africa Ability Trust
In 2025, our journey reached a significant milestone as we became fully registered as Africa Ability Trust. This formalization strengthens our commitment to advocate for PWDs and their families in Kenya and across Africa, ensuring that our programs in therapy, education, and economic empowerment continue to grow and transform lives.
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