Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education Sponsorship
School fees, uniforms and learning materials for learners with disabilities in primary and secondary school.
Juja, Kiambu28 beneficiaries
Disability Initiative CBO
“Empowering Persons with Disabilities, Transforming Communities”
Building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities enjoy dignity, equal opportunities, independence and meaningful participation.
1,500+
Beneficiaries
7
Programme Areas
300
Learners Supported
500
Assistive Devices
750
Healthcare Support
10,000
Community Reached
Who We Are
A community-based organisation serving persons with disabilities
Disability Initiative CBO is a registered CBO under the Department of Social Services, based in Ruiru, Juja Constituency, Kenya. We work alongside persons with disabilities, caregivers and vulnerable households to build dignity, independence and equal opportunity.
Person-centred and rights-based approach
Community ownership and participation
Transparency, accountability and safeguarding at the core
Accountability
Registered & Accountable
Disability Initiative CBO is registered as an Organization of/for Persons with Disabilities.
- Registration No.
- NCPWD/O/76116
- Location
- Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya
- Registration Type
- Organization of/for Persons with Disabilities
Our Targets
Strategic impact by 2030
Five-year targets from our strategic plan — goals we are working towards, clearly distinguished from current achievements.
1,500+
Persons with disabilities & vulnerable beneficiaries targeted
500
Economic empowerment beneficiaries
300
Learners supported
500
Assistive-device beneficiaries
750
Healthcare beneficiaries
1,000
Social-protection beneficiaries
10,000
Community members reached through advocacy
20+
Strategic institutional partnerships targeted
Economic Empowerment
8%
42 achieved of 500 beneficiaries target
Inclusive Education
9%
28 achieved of 300 beneficiaries target
Healthcare & Rehabilitation
9%
65 achieved of 750 beneficiaries target
Assistive Devices & Accessibility
6%
30 achieved of 500 beneficiaries target
Disability Rights & Advocacy
9%
850 achieved of 10,000 beneficiaries target
Social Inclusion & Protection
12%
120 achieved of 1,000 beneficiaries target
Targets reflect the 2026–2030 strategic plan. Achievements update as programmes progress.
Our Reach
Where we work
Disability Initiative CBO is rooted in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya — serving persons with disabilities, caregivers and vulnerable households across the community.
Ruiru
Kiambu County, Kenya
Programmes
Seven strategic pillars
Our work is organised around seven interconnected pillars that together address the full spectrum of needs and rights of persons with disabilities.
1
Economic Empowerment
Vocational training, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and income-generating activities for self-reliance.
Target: 500 beneficiaries
Explore programme2
Inclusive Education
Education sponsorship, learning materials and assistive technology so every learner can thrive.
Target: 300 beneficiaries
Explore programme3
Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Medical referrals, screening, essential medicine support and rehabilitation services.
Target: 750 beneficiaries
Explore programme4
Assistive Devices & Accessibility
Needs assessments and provision of wheelchairs, crutches, white canes and adaptive equipment.
Target: 500 beneficiaries
Explore programme5
Disability Rights & Advocacy
Awareness, community sensitisation and policy advocacy for a more inclusive society.
Target: 10,000 beneficiaries
Explore programme6
Social Inclusion & Protection
Food support, hygiene products, psychosocial support and community inclusion activities.
Target: 1,000 beneficiaries
Explore programme7
Organisational Development
Governance, policies, staff development, financial management and resource mobilisation.
Explore programmeRoadmap
Five-year strategic plan 2026–2030
A phased journey from foundation to sustainable impact.
2026
Foundation
- Governance
- Policies
- Baseline study
- Partnerships
2027
Programme Expansion
- Education
- Healthcare
- Assistive devices
- Livelihoods
2028
Growth
- Increase beneficiaries
- County-level partnerships
2029
Consolidation
- Sustainability
- Income-generating programmes
- Donor portfolio
2030
Impact & Sustainability
- Evaluation
- Institutional strengthening
- 2031–2035 strategy preparation
Trust & Credibility
Why support us?
A registered, community-rooted organisation committed to disability inclusion, transparency and measurable impact.
Registered organization
Officially registered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
Community-focused programs
Programmes designed with and for persons with disabilities in Ruiru and beyond.
Disability inclusion
Inclusion, dignity and rights are at the centre of everything we do.
Transparent impact
Clear targets and reported progress against our 2026–2030 strategic plan.
Partnership opportunities
Open to partnerships with government, NGOs, foundations and communities.
Accessible services
Services and communications designed to be accessible to all.
Projects
Featured projects
Disability Rights & Advocacy
Community Disability Rights Forum
Series of community dialogues and awareness sessions on disability rights and inclusion.
Ruiru320 beneficiaries
Assistive Devices & Accessibility
Wheelchair Distribution Drive
Distribution of wheelchairs and mobility aids to persons with physical disabilities across Ruiru and Juja.
Ruiru, Kiambu45 beneficiaries
Stories
Success stories
Real change in the lives of persons with disabilities — shared with consent.
Assistive Devices & AccessibilityFrom Isolation to Independence
A young woman with a physical disability received a wheelchair through our assistive devices programme, enabling her to attend school and start a small tailoring business.
Transparency
Where your support goes
Your generosity funds practical, life-changing support across six core areas.
Assistive Devices
Wheelchairs, crutches, white canes and adaptive equipment that restore mobility and independence.
Accessibility
Removing physical and communication barriers so persons with disabilities can participate fully.
Education
School fees, learning materials and assistive technology so every learner can thrive.
Economic Empowerment
Vocational training, entrepreneurship and income-generating activities for self-reliance.
Community Inclusion
Sports, recreation, peer support and caregiver support that build a sense of belonging.
Advocacy
Disability-rights awareness, community sensitisation and policy advocacy for inclusion.
Every contribution matters.
Your support creates independence and dignity
Every contribution moves us closer to a barrier-free society. Support our work today.
Latest
News & updates
AnnouncementDisability Initiative CBO Launches 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The organisation has unveiled its five-year roadmap focused on dignity, inclusion and measurable impact.
2026-01-20
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