In March, our Community Outreach Officer at the Kenya Centre, Charity Nana, hosted a training for women from our partner organisation, Metropolitan Sanctuary. She taught them how to make reusable diapers – from fabric selection to seam allowances and pattern cutting. Workshops like these are essential in empowering caregivers with the skills to create sustainable, […]
In February, the Walkabout Kenya team participated in an Appropriate Paper-Based Technology (APT) Network Event, hosted by The Potter’s House CBO. APT is a sustainable initiative that turns recycled paper and cardboard into assistive technology devices, therapy equipment, and custom-made toys to support people with disabilities. The event focused on positioning techniques for children with […]
In December 2024, our Kenya team travelled to Migori County for an outreach distribution at the Migori County Referral Hospital. Over the course of the week, the team distributed 116 wheelchairs to people with mobility disabilities. The rehabilitation department at the hospital, which served as the distribution venue, played a crucial role in the needs […]
In October, our Kenya team members from the Walkabout Centre took part in an innovative training for Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT), in partnership with Potter’s House, thanks to a grant from MAITS. APT is a sustainable engineering approach that transforms recycled paper and cardboard materials into assistive technology devices, tailored to meet the needs of […]
