Josephine Mwendek
@jmwendek
Disability rights advocate
Resilient and self driven
Founder AbleRise Africa Society
Disability champion
God's choice
Cerebral Palsy Queen
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30-06-2021 13:24:17
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3 counties,1 Goal;mentoring young girls & boys with disabilities in Nyeri,Kajiado and Nairobi.A glimpse into the work we carried out beginning this year through support of Ford Foundation.We’re excited to follow the journey of these remarkable young people. #InternationalYouthDay
We condemn recent utterances by a Kenyan Member of Parliament humiliating a person with a disability and stating that people with disabilities should not be employed by the police force. This is ableism and it is harmful. Read our statement on this link: advocacynetwork.blogspot.com/2025/09/it-is-…
Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities Shame on leaders who mock persons with disabilities instead of supporting inclusion. Saying they shouldn't join the police is discriminatory and unacceptable. Disability does not limit strength, service or purpose. We deserve respect, not ridicule.
We are honoured to be part of the #WomenGainingGround End project convening in #Zambia. This is bringing together WGG partners from across different countries to reflect and share on the work that has happened over close to 5 years. Akili Dada CREA IWRAW Asia Pacific
Our CEO Josephine Mwendek participated in a 2-day sub-regional networking forum for women with disabilities advocates from Kenya🇰🇪, Rwanda🇷🇼,& Malawi🇲🇼 The workshop aimed to end violence against women & girls with #disabilities. Equality Isn't Inclusion Until #AllWomenCount
UDPK is proud to be the Diversity & Inclusion Partner for the 3rd Lightup Impact Days Conference 2025! We believe that true impact is always inclusive impact. That's why we are joining forces with Lightup Impact for this powerful, youth-led event championing accessibility in