Kenya Disabled Action Network was born out of the desperate situation facing youth with disabilities. It is a community-based youth formed by and for the youth with disabilities in the year 2003 and is registered under the Ministry- of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services Formation of KEDAN was part of effort to bridge the existing gap between the mainstream disability organizations and issues related to beneficiaries especially the younger generation, as there was no effort being made towards their holistic empowerment |
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It was realized that poverty bedeviling the youth with disabilities can be lessened and self sustain ability achieved within a relatively short period if disabled youth themselves are given the opportunity to determine their own courses of action.representing different types of disability came together to chart away forward leading the to the establishment of a unique initiative that focuses on young people with disabilities providing an environment for different types of disability to work together.
This strategy would ensure that the threats, experiences, needs, concerns and aspirations of the beneficiaries are met. Since then, KEDAN has focused its work at grassroot levels with a pilot phase in Kibera slums and expansion plans to cover all the regions in Kenya.
Mission:
Advancing the wellbeing of youth with disabilities by equalizing opportunities that promote pro-active participation in sustainable socio-economic activities, towards poverty alleviation.
Vision:
To create an enabling environment in Kenya where, youth with disabilities can maximize their potential as well as play a more pivotal role in their personal growth and societal development.
Goal:
Enhanced integration of youth with disabilities in community development.
Objectives:
• To seek greater involvement of youth with disabilities in development and decision-making processes.
• To facilitate socio-economic empowerment of youth with disabilities through self-sustainable projects. E.g. small-scale enterprises, micro-credit etc.
• To facilitate information and service provision in health, mobility, legal and rights issues for youth with disabilities.
•To encourage and facilitate the integration of disability issues in mainstream development processes
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