Smiling selfie of Peter Simiyu, Mariam Ndegwa and Carla Birnberg at SA Joytown School. Today is a HUGE day in our world.In our collective world as Upili and Next Step Foundation. š It’s one of those days you prepare for (and scrutinize the aforementioned preparations to be certain there aren’t mistakes). š One of those … Read more
Sunday 3rd December marks United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.Unfortunately, given the crises we as a global society are facing, the world is not on track to reach many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forthcoming Disability and Development Report indicates we are especially offtrack in meeting SDGs for … Read more
Sunday 3rd December marks United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.Unfortunately, given the crises we as a global society are facing, the world is not on track to reach many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The forthcoming Disability and Development Report indicates we are especially offtrack in meeting SDGs for … Read more
Next Step Foundationās 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
Jefferson M. and me. We’ve known each other long enough he’s grown quite accustomed to my repeated asking of ‘May I use your photo? May I share your story?‘ Stories shape us as humans. They have the ability to help us learn about others and to find connection and empathy for them/their situation even if … Read more
Jefferson M. and me. We’ve known each other long enough he’s grown quite accustomed to my repeated asking of ‘May I use your photo? May I share your story?‘ Stories shape us as humans. They have the ability to help us learn about others and to find connection and empathy for them/their situation even if … Read more
Next Step Foundation Launches Nikkoworkx Data Annotation Training Platform to Empower Persons with Disabilities and Marginalized CommunitiesĀ Ā Next Step Foundation (NSF), a global organization committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence and digital technology for social impact, is proud to announce the launch of the Nikkoworkx Data Annotation Training Platform. Nikkoworkx, derived from Swahili … Read more
By Carla Birnberg Upili, as with many endeavors of this nature, has evolved and looks quite different today from the idea with which it began. Upili originally started as The Joytown Project (JTP). This project, with a planned launch at SA Joytown Secondary School, aimed to solicit donor funds in order to procure material goods. … Read more
By Carla Birnberg Upili, as with many endeavors of this nature, has evolved and looks quite different today from the idea with which it began. Upili originally started as The Joytown Project (JTP). This project, with a planned launch at SA Joytown Secondary School, aimed to solicit donor funds in order to procure material goods. … Read more
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