Ability beyond Disability
APDK in collaboration with CISU and 100% for children from Denmark implemented the “Ability beyond Disability” project.
Objective
The overall objective of this project is to test lived experiences low-cost methodologies to enhance a stronger inclusion of persons with disabilities, especially youth with disabilities in the job market.
Activity
- This involved Testing of methodology, whereby a selected number of parents to youth with a disability are trained to become Economic empowerment mentors
- Capacity building of 10 youth ambassadors with disabilities to carry out awareness-raising campaigns to target and influence stakeholders through advocacy activities.
Achievements
- The project trained 15 selected APDK staff from the Nairobi branch and the National Office on advocacy for inclusion in the job market.
- The project trained 25 parents on Economic empowerment and mentorship
- Engaged 10 youth ambassadors with disabilities between the ages of 20-30 on an initiative to carry out awareness and engage in campaigns targeting various stakeholders through advocacy activities.
- A total of 11 (8F,3M) persons with disabilities secure employment.
- The 10 ambassadors developed advocacy messages used to campaign for inclusive in all aspects of life.
- Advocacy Strategies earning papers
- Compiled a Learning Paper

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