Updates & Stories
Maria Omare Nominated Among 25 Visionaries to Watch by Michelle Obama
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...
The Inaugural African Summit on Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education
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...
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls with Disabilities Through Education
In a world that continually strives for inclusion and equality, it is disheartening to acknowledge that girls with disabilities still encounter barriers in accessing education. These adolescent girls face challenges such as lack of school fees, negative perceptions of...
Fathers’ Engagement
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 African Summit on Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education
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...
Mentoring Girls With Disabilities in STEM: Betty Mulavi’s Inspiring Story
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...
Medical Camps for the holistic health, growth, and development of Children with Disabilities
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...
Education is the great equalizer
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 Selected for Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls
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...