Flood Relief Campaign to Support Families of Children with Disabilities and Women with Disabilities Affected by Floods in Nairobi

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 families have suffered damage to their homes and incurred significant losses.

Families with children and women with disabilities face additional challenges during floods, extending beyond the physical impact on their homes and environment. In regular circumstances, many families have limited access to specialized medical care, assistive devices, and support services. The floods worsen these obstacles, placing added strain on parents, family members, and caregivers of children with disabilities in providing essential care and support.

The Action Foundation promptly addressed the situation by delivering food supplies to over 360 families with children with disabilities across Kibera, Dagoretti, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Mathare. Additionally, we are working on providing other essential items like water purification liquid to prevent the outbreak of diseases. In this difficult time, it is essential to address the unique requirements of families with children and women with disabilities to help them regain stability. To enhance the livelihoods and resilience of these families, we aim to empower and expand our parent support groups through training and increasing their savings and loan capabilities.

An image of The Action Foundation staff distributing food items

The Action Foundation team distributing food items to families in Mukuru Kwa Njenga

Your contributions can significantly impact meeting these needs and supporting the most vulnerable individuals affected by the floods. We extend heartfelt thanks to our partners and supporters for their generous contributions. We encourage others to participate in our flood relief initiative to create significant and lasting improvements in the lives of families with children and women with disabilities at The Action Foundation.

To donate or offer assistance, donate to M-Pesa Paybill number 542542 and Account number 544500 or make online donations through our fiscal sponsor, One World Children’s Fund, at https://tinyurl.com/yckea7vj. To find out more about how you can support us, feel free to contact us at info@theactionfoundationkenya.org.