Training on digital literacy skills is a tremendous instrument for furthering gender equality and all girls' human rights, allowing and empowering them to reach their full potential and pursue their goals and be active citizens. Nonetheless, young women with...
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller The Action Foundation recently hosted the inaugural CARE (Caregiver Awareness Resource and Empowerment) Conference. This groundbreaking two-day event, themed; Lived Experiences of Caregivers of...
Parents play a fundamental role in the lives of their children. From birth, children rely on their parents for protection, care, sustenance, love, and support. Parents also provide emotional safety and help form the identity and self-esteem of their children. June is...
A community health promoter supporting the distribution of food items in Dagoretti Over the past several weeks, Kenya has experienced heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding in various communities, including Kibera, Dagoretti, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Mathare. Many...
Sofia, a child with cerebral palsy, has faced numerous obstacles throughout her life. Born at Coast General Hospital, her delivery was complicated by birth asphyxia, resulting in a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Raised by her single mother, Carol, Sofia's journey has...
In a remote village in Northern Kenya, traditions and superstitions held a tight grip on the community. Shamsa Gabu was born deaf and faced the challenge of growing up in a society where disabilities were often viewed as a curse. The village norms dictated that...
Dear Friends and Supporters of The Action Foundation, As we joyfully step into the embrace of the New Year, I am filled with deep gratitude and excitement for the incredible journey that lies ahead. I want to...
In an era where global challenges demand collective action and innovative solutions, we are thrilled to partner with the Co-Impact Gender Fund—a transformative initiative poised to impact some of the world's most pressing issues. This Partnership emerges from a shared...
We are thrilled to share the incredible news that our Founder and Executive Director, Maria Omare, has been nominated by none other than Michelle Obama to be among Red Magazine UK's 25 Visionaries to Watch who will shape the future! This prestigious recognition is a...
On July 22nd, 2023, history was made as the Inaugural Africa Summit on Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education took place in KISE. The theme, "Nurturing Care and Opportunities for Early Learning for Children with Disabilities," set the stage for an incredible...
In a world that often spotlights mothers' roles in caring for children, the involvement of fathers in their children's lives, especially those with disabilities, is an aspect that deserves much more recognition and appreciation. It's a common stereotype that...
The Action Foundation is co-hosting the first-ever African Summit on Inclusive Early Childhood Care Education as part of The African Disability Collaboration. The African Disability Collaboration (ADC) is a collective of organizations working with children with...
By Krystal Midega Betty Mulavi is no stranger to the bias people with disabilities face in accessing education and job opportunities. “I had to hide my disability just so I could attend STEM classes in school,” she explains in her short film for the Girls Opportunity...
By Victor Ligaya, Nurturing Care Program Lead and Head of Therapy, The Action Foundation The Action Foundation's Nurturing Care (Tunza) Program supports the holistic health, growth, and development of children with disabilities (CWDs) in low-resource communities. Care...
The world marked the 4th International Day of Education amidst growing polarization and gaping inequalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The choice to continue this current trajectory or ‘radically change course’ is pressing and heavily biased towards disrupting...
The Action Foundation has been named one of 34 selected organizations to receive funds from the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. The $25 million philanthropy challenge was launched in March with a challenge to the global nonprofit community to submit...