SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Social Inclusion & Advocacy
the programme
Building an Inclusive Kenya
Disability exclusion in Kenya is not merely physical; it is deeply embedded in cultural attitudes, religious beliefs, and systemic barriers. Auschidys targets the root causes of exclusion through structured advocacy, public awareness, and direct policy engagement, fostering a society where persons with disabilities are respected, included, and empowered.
Our Response
Through our flagship Social Inclusion pillar, we engage policymakers, media, faith leaders, and communities to shift attitudes and dismantle systemic barriers. With over 200 community advocacy sessions, we reach schools, churches, village councils, and government offices, training leaders, families, and community members on disability rights, the law, and what inclusion truly means in practice. This work directly advances SDG 10 by working to reduce inequality within and among countries, ensuring that no one is left behind. Our community commitment-signing events hold local leaders publicly accountable for inclusive action, transforming awareness into lasting change.
Key Impact Highlights:
- 200+ advocacy trainings and community awareness campaigns conducted.
- Anti-stigma programmes delivered in schools, churches, and community spaces.
- Policy advocacy with county and national government disability desks.
- Community commitment-signing events, with ward leaders pledging concrete inclusive action.
- Rights-based legal awareness for persons with disabilities and their families.
- Media engagement and public communications on disability rights.
- Faith community sensitisation, engaging religious leaders as champions of inclusion.
Our Approach
- Awareness Campaigns: We run structured public awareness campaigns that reach communities, schools, workplaces, and faith institutions, shifting attitudes and dismantling stigma at every level.
- Rights Advocacy: We train persons with disabilities, families, and community leaders on the Persons with Disabilities Act, the obligations of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and their rights under Kenyan law.
- Policy Engagement: Martin Kilavi serves on NIADAC, giving Auschidys a direct voice in national disability policy. We actively engage county governments, ministry officials, and development partners to influence inclusive legislation and practice.
- Community Dialogues: Facilitated community forums bring together persons with disabilities, caregivers, local leaders, and service providers, building shared commitments to inclusion and fostering sustainable, community-led change.
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Your donation will fund community advocacy sessions, rights training, and anti-stigma campaigns across Kenya.