Next Step Foundation and Gebeya Partner to Empower Persons with Disabilities through Digital Skills Training and Global Job Opportunities Nairobi, March 26– Next Step Foundation (NSF), a leading organization dedicated to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), today announced a partnership with Gebeya, the Pan-African Talent Cloud technology company, aimed at improving the employment landscape for … Read more
Even with the addition of education, Eva’s family struggled financially. Her brother assumed most of the financial burden while Eva, who now worked as a teacher, contributed where she could.
Capturing the importance and impact of what Upili is doing in Kenya is best phrased by one of our own. Meet Mariam Ndegwa, Fundraising Support Officer at Upili: I went to S.A Joytown Secondary School, where we have launched the UPILI Pilot, for four years. When I entered Joytown culture shock hit me hard for … Read more
Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Assistive Technologies for Persons with Disabilities? Across Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, Persons with Disabilities are 2.3 times more likely to be unemployed than people without disability. Among the many factors that contribute to this disparity is the lack of assistive technologies. (In East Africa, where Next Step … Read more
Data Annotators are the Roughnecks of AI Then Now Staff of Juma work on computers at the office in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja As I noted in a recent post, in 2017, The Economist magazine said “data” was the oil of the digital era. If that … Read more
“There is inherent power and control in datasets.” Whether AI is or will be “ethical” or “responsible” is the subject of much conjecture and debate, but most of that discussion has centred around the Global North. Far less attention is paid to how AI will affect the economies (and cultures) of countries in Africa. A … Read more
Mariam Ndegwa is a rainbow baby. Born after pregnancy loss, Mariam was very wanted. And, even though Mariam’s mother was able to carry to term, she knew there was something different about Mariam before she was born. “My mom said she was terrified, but she gathered up all her energy because there were already negative … Read more
Disability Integration into the Workplace – How to Cope and Thrive With today’s workforce becoming increasingly diverse, inclusion is essential to creating a productive and fair work environment, not merely a passing trend. However, individuals with disabilities often encounter additional challenges when adjusting to work, particularly in their interactions with non-disabled colleagues. While diversity undoubtedly … Read more
Next Step Foundation’s Upili Program’s Vision for Students with Disabilities in Kenya “Emerging from a special secondary school in Thika, Kenya, my journey was one of resilience and self-acceptance as a Kenyan Woman with a Disability. While I emerged empowered, I recognized the disparity in opportunities. Not every student with a disability shares my fortune. … Read more
Cultivating Thriving and Inclusive Workplace Culture Creating an inclusive workplace culture is a continuous journey that requires commitment and resources. Our recent webinar, led by our Head of People, Allan Maonga explored the vital elements of fostering an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported. Let’s delve into the key insights from … Read more
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