Since March of this year, Kenya has experienced severe flooding due to torrential rains, resulting in the deaths of over 200 people, the destruction of homes, and the displacement of thousands of families. The floods have also damaged numerous schools, disrupting education for many children. The disaster has exacerbated poverty [...]
Stigmatization in the community remains a significant challenge, especially for families with children with disabilities. Unfortunately, fathers often abandon their families or neglect their disabled child, leaving mothers to bear the full responsibility, sometimes facing social exclusion themselves. To address this issue, SEP has launched father forums aimed at supporting [...]
This is a collaborative project between SEP (Special Education Professionals) Kenya and Bold Theatre Kenya that blends theatre with social impact, aiming to promote inclusion by raising awareness about individuals living with Cerebral Palsy in Kenyan communities. Njogu’s story is one of courage and resilience, confronting societal barriers and personal [...]
The SEP van is finally with us! We baptised and blessed it with a great goat eating party. The van immediately experienced a great challenge… taking the team to the desert 12 hours away from Nairobi. It is comfortable, has good acoustics and takes climbing lanes with ease. It does not [...]
The county Oost-Vlaanderen in Belgium sponsors the Adapted Paper Based Technology project. The workshop is in full production after training more fathers and therapists in this technique. Children are receiving an adapted chair, standing frame, side lying board, wedge… depending on the need they have. It is important to offer [...]
SEP facilitated peer workshops in 5 schools in Kibra and Kikuyu. The main objective is to enhance acceptance and social interaction between children with diverse abilities and their peers. The first peer workshop in August 21 concentrated on cerebral palsy: the children from PP1 up to grade 3 learned about [...]