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The Next Step Foundation Partners with 26bitz to Expand Tumaini Mental Health Support Platform

Innovative Healthcare Technology Collaboration Aims to Transform Mental Health Access for Youth with Disabilities In a recent announcement, originally shared on May 29, 2025, Next Step Foundation unveiled a strategic partnership with 26bitz, a leading healthcare-focused software development company, to expand Tumaini, an AI-powered mental health support platform initially designed for Youth with Disabilities in … Read more

The Shield and the Spear

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

Meet Miriam Ndegwa, Upili Campus Liaison

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

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