Disability Rights Kenya Project #70202

URGENT INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

by Asante Aid for children and schools in Africa

URGENT INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Project Report | Aug 24, 2026
Project Report - Urgent Intervention for Children with Disabilities (#70202)

By Nicholas Ondiek | C.E.O

Dear Supporters,

Our Urgent Intervention for Children with Disabilities project in Kilifi County continues to face significant challenges. To date, we have not received sufficient funding to run this initiative effectively. Despite this, we remain committed and hopeful that donors will consider supporting this critical cause.

The need is urgent. Thousands of children with disabilities remain hidden, neglected, or denied access to education and healthcare. Families struggle to provide medical care, assistive devices, and school fees, while stigma and poverty deepen their exclusion. Without immediate intervention, these children risk being left behind.

Our plan is to enroll children with disabilities in school, provide tailored learning materials, expand access to healthcare and assistive devices, and empower families through community support programs. With full funding, we can break the cycle of exclusion and give these children dignity, education, and a future.

Although funding has not yet come through, we continue to raise awareness and engage with partners. We are hopeful that with renewed donor attention, this project will soon receive the support it needs to begin transforming lives.

Thank you for standing with us in this mission. Your support can make the difference between isolation and opportunity for children with disabilities in Kilifi.

Warm regards,

Nicholas O. Ondiek

Chief Executive Officer & Co -Founder

Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa

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Apr 27, 2026
Intervention for Children with Disabilities

By Nicholas Ondiek | Chief Executive Officer

Dear Donor,

In Kilifi County, thousands of children with disabilities remain hidden, neglected, or denied access to education due to poverty, stigma, and lack of specialized resources. Families struggle to provide medical care, assistive devices, and school fees, while many children face discrimination and systemic exclusion.

The statistics are alarming:

95% of disabled children in Kilifi South are not in school.
Over 20,000 people with disabilities were recorded in the 2019 County Plan, including 1,682 institutionalized children.
More than 600 impaired children in Malanga lack specialized care, with a high prevalence of cerebral palsy and microcephaly demanding urgent attention.

Our Intervention Strategy, Asante Aid, has been a lifeline since 1990, rescuing and empowering vulnerable children. Through this initiative, we will:

Enroll 300 disabled children in school – covering boarding placements, tailored learning materials, and assistive technology.
Expand healthcare and assistive devices – supplying wheelchairs, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, physiotherapy, and specialized medical care.

LongTerm Impact: To sustain this program, we will:

Introduce monthly membership fees and annual subscriptions for recurring funding.
Engage corporate sponsors and encourage inkind donations of learning materials and mobility aids.
Develop vocational training initiatives to create selfsustaining income streams.

Funding Need: Our total goal is $923,100, with nearly the entire amount still required. With your urgent support, we can break the cycle of exclusion and give these children dignity, education, and a future.

Call to Action: We invite you to stand with us in this urgent intervention. Your partnership will ensure that children with disabilities in Kilifi are no longer hidden but empowered to thrive.

Thank you for your compassion and commitment.

Warm regards,

Nicholas O. Ondiek

Chief Executive Officer & Founder Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa www.asanteaid.org

Because of You, He Went to School Today

This morning, Hassan put on his uniform without being told.

He tied the laces slowly, carefully, the way you do when something matters. Last year, Hassan did not rush to school—because there was no real classroom to rush to. No desk. No books. Sometimes no teacher.

Today, he runs.

Because of your generosity, his school now has desks, learning materials, and trained teachers who show up every day. Hassan sits in the front row. He raises his hand. He goes home and teaches his younger sister what he learned.

When we asked him what he wanted to be, he didn’t hesitate:
“A teacher—so no child is left behind.”

That dream exists because you chose to give.

Your Impact Is Real

Because of your support:

Children who once stayed home now attend school daily
Teachers are equipped to teach with confidence
Families believe education can change their future

These are not just outcomes.
They are changed lives.

Will You Help the Next Child?

There are many more children like Hassan still waiting—for a desk, for a book, for someone to believe in them.

Your continued support can be the reason another child walks into a classroom with hope instead of fear.

Please give again today.
Together, we can keep these classrooms full—and these dreams alive.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for changing lives.

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Jan 4, 2026
Urgent Appeal for Disability Support

By Nicholas Ondiek | Chief Executive Officer

Dear Donor,

I hope this message finds you well.

On behalf of Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa, I am reaching out to share our latest report on the Urgent Intervention for Children with Disability in Kilifi. The situation is dire: many children are living with disabilities caused by snake bites and poor maternal healthcare, often linked to high illiteracy rates. These children lack walking aids, wheelchairs, and other essential equipment, leaving them excluded from school, community life, and opportunities for independence.

So far, we have received only USD 1 through GlobalGiving, which has not been enough to begin implementation. Families continue to suffer, and children remain without the support they desperately need.

Your contribution can make a direct difference:

USD 50 monthly educates a child with disability.
USD 100 buys a commode toilet chair.
USD 200 buys a wheelchair.
USD 500 adopts a child with disability, providing comprehensive support.

We invite you to read the detailed report below and consider joining us in this urgent mission. Together, we can restore dignity, mobility, and hope for Kilifi’s children.

With gratitude and hope,

Nicholas O. Ondiek
Chief Executive Officer
Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa

Report: Urgent Intervention for Children with Disabilities in Kilifi

Executive Summary

Kilifi County faces a growing crisis of childhood disability, driven by preventable causes such as snake bites and lack of clinic attendants during pregnancy, often linked to high illiteracy rates. Many children are left without walking aids, wheelchairs, or essential equipment, severely limiting their mobility, education, and dignity.

Despite the urgency, we have so far received only USD 1 through GlobalGiving, leaving thousands of children without the support they desperately need. This report outlines the current situation, the planned interventions, and how donors can directly transform lives through targeted contributions.

Background

Kilifi County has one of Kenya’s highest poverty rates (49.2%), compounding vulnerability for children with disabilities.
Disability prevalence is increasing due to snake bites and poor maternal healthcare access.
Families lack resources to provide walking aids, wheelchairs, or specialized equipment.
Without intervention, children remain excluded from school, community life, and opportunities for independence.

Current Status

Funds received: USD 1 (GlobalGiving).
Activities implemented: None yet, due to insufficient funding.
Community situation: Children continue to suffer without walking aids, wheelchairs, or essential support.

Planned Interventions

With donor support, Asante Aid will:

Provide walking aids and wheelchairs to restore mobility and independence.
Supply commode toilet chairs to improve hygiene and dignity.
Support education for children with disabilities through monthly sponsorships.
AdoptaChild Program linking donors directly to children in need for sustained support.
Community awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and promote inclusion.

Expected Impact

Improved mobility and independence for children with disabilities.
Increased school attendance and educational opportunities.
Enhanced hygiene and dignity through the provision of specialized equipment.
Reduced stigma and greater community inclusion.
Longterm empowerment of families and children.

Donor Appeal

Donation Amount What It Achieves Direct Impact

USD 50 (monthly)Educates a child with disability Covers school fees and basic needs

USD 100 Buys a commode toilet chair I mproves hygiene and dignity

USD 200Buys a wheelchair Restores mobility and independence

USD 500Adopts a child with disability Provides comprehensive support for one child

USD 5,000 Funds a community disability program ransforms lives across Kilifi County

Challenges

A severe funding gap has stalled implementation.
High illiteracy rates contribute to preventable disabilities.
Stigma and lack of awareness hinder inclusion.

Gratitude

We sincerely thank GlobalGiving for their initial support and all donors who believe in this cause. While funding remains minimal, our commitment to children with disabilities in Kilifi is unwavering. With your partnership, we can move from planning to action and ensure that no child is left behind due to disability.

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