CELEBRATING 7 YEARS
Our Journey of Impact
7 years stronger.
7 years wiser.
7 years of changing lives.
Year 2
Established our first physical office, creating a permanent home for disability advocacy in Machakos.
Year 3
Gained national visibility and was mapped by AMREF, KRCS and KENAAM as a national network organization.
Year 4
Expanded operations to Kitui and Makueni counties, increasing access to disability support services.
Year 5
Received KCDF funding for youth and women economic empowerment initiatives in Machakos County.
Year 6
Joined the National GBV Technical Working Group and County Steering Committees, strengthening policy influence.
Year 7 (2026)
Participated in Global Fund Cycle 8 writing, branded our office, and expanded educational support to 50 children with disabilities.
Key Achievements at a Glance
🏢 Organizational Growth
- Sustained physical office for over 5 years.
- Established offices in Kitui and Makueni.
- Recognized national disability advocacy organization.
- Strong leadership by and for persons with disabilities.
🤝 Partnerships & Recognition
- Mapped by AMREF, KRCS and KENAAM.
- Partnering with NextGen Lawyers, EMAC and disability schools.
- Participated in Global Fund Cycle 8 writing.
- Member of National GBV TWG Nairobi.
⚖️ Advocacy & Governance
- Members of Court Users Committees.
- Members of County Steering Committees.
- Employment awareness campaigns with KEPSA & EAPCC.
- Advancing disability inclusion and rights.
📚 Education & Empowerment
- Supporting education for 50 children with disabilities.
- KCDF-funded youth and women empowerment programs.
- Educational scholarships in Makueni County.
- Economic empowerment through community initiatives.
🏥 Health & Community Support
- Community Led Monitoring (CLM).
- Peer monitors with disabilities across counties.
- Support for HIV, TB and disability inclusion programs.
- Organizational development and systems strengthening.
🌟 Direct Community Impact
- Reached hundreds of PWDs, women, youth and elderly persons.
- Supported NCPWD registration and National ID acquisition.
- Assisted access to government cash transfer programs.
- Improved access to services for vulnerable households.
Changing Lives, Building Inclusion
From a small advocacy initiative to a recognized national disability network,
DASK continues to champion dignity, inclusion, equal opportunity and empowerment
for persons with disabilities across Kenya.
