The Action Foundation

Maria Omare
Executive Director

The Action Foundation

Country: Kenya
Founded: 2012
Executive Director: Maria Omare, Executive Director

TAF is a globally recognized, women-led organization based in Kenya,

dedicated to eliminating exclusion, discrimination, and violence against

children and youth with disabilities in marginalized communities.

Key Activities

  • Ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education, and assistive.
  • Strengthening government systems to deliver inclusive, high-quality.
  • Generating knowledge for data-driven policies and decision-making.
  • Advocating for disability-inclusive, gender-responsive policies that create lasting change.

Recent Impact

  • Improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities by addressing unique learning needs.

    Completetion of a permanent Kibera Community Centre in 2018, supporting over 300 children in its first year alone.

    More underserved communities reached through the expansion of the organization into Dagoretti and Mukuru in 2019.

Vision for the Future

We envision a fully inclusive Africa where children and youth with disabilities can realize their maximum potential.

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