Fod

Presented to:

THE KCB FOUNDATION

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Introduction

Like all human beings, the needs of persons with disability cut across all sectors. Majority of the children, youth and adults with disability continue to be excluded from society due to their impairments or conditions. How can a child with disability who did not go to school because of inadequate transport, inaccessible school buildings, no place in the classroom adjusted to their needs, no space in special schools, no training and jobs for special teachers, no inclusive education, no vocational training because they did not get a sufficient basic education….

GET DECENT EMPLOYMENT ONCE THEY HAVE GROWN UP?

WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOWARDS CHANGING THIS SITUATION!!

Mission Statement

Friends of the Disabled Foundation was started as an organisation aimed at advocating for the inclusion, integration and human rights of the disabled people as well as facilitating in the empowerment of the disabled person with education, assistive devices, motivation and hence promoting the opportunities on attaining gainful employment and leading an independent life.

Indeed, if a person living with disability is given the right support and access to education and other basic human needs, s/he can gain employment, and thus lead an independent and dignified life.

What We Do

a) Facilitating AssistanceFriends of the Disabled Foundation (FOTD) is an initiative that exists with the objective of facilitating assistance to existing institutions of persons with disability as well as individuals with disability. The assistance provided is aimed at achieving the general well being of persons with disability including mobility, education, poverty alleviation and contributing towards ensuring that persons with disability have a better chance of getting employment and leading an independent life.

b) Creating Public AwarenessThe 'Friends' use every opportunity to promote disability awareness and advocate for the rights of persons with disability and the appreciation of human diversity. We will seek to change the societal negative perception of persons with disability so that future generations will accept them as equal participants in our society and generally embrace human diversity.

c) Beneficiaries of FOTDThe specific beneficiaries of the activities carried out by Friends of the Disabled are institutions for persons with disability as well as deserving individuals. The foundation is guided and based on the values that we place on all areas of life, especially education which potentially leads to employment , better life, self reliance and fulfillment.

How

a) Providing mobility EquipmentThis is to assist in mobility i.e. wheel chairs. Without these it is almost impossible for a disabled child to lead a normal life.

b) Paying School feesWe Adopt a children in selected institutions and pay their fees.

c) Provision of books, toys and other kids aids We try as much as possible to help the kids live a normal life as much as we can. We buy books to sharpen their academics and get toys for their growth and development.

Budget

ITEM QTYUNIT COST TOTAL JUSTIFICATION

Wheel Chairs 20 10,000 200,000 To enhance mobility

School fees 20 5,000 100,000For the needy kids who have been abandoned by

their parents

Computers 10 20,000 200,000To empower them, giving them a level playing

ground with advantaged kids

Educational Field Trip 1 10,000 10,000

This is important for them to feel and know that they can be like the other kids

510,000

Beneficiaries:

Directors

Teresa Njoroge-Mwendwa - one of the co-founders of the foundation is one of the disabled persons who can testify to the fact that if a disabled person gets the right support to access education, this opens up opportunity and further influences the possibility of a better future by heightening the chances of getting employment.

Juddy Njoroge and Rosemary Muthoni are the other co-founders of the organisation. They have individually been involved and actively participated in various charitable projects including advocating and supporting persons with disability as well as orphaned children.

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What Can I Do?

What can you as a corporate or any other organisation do to assist Personswith Disability through Friends of the disabled?

1) Donate educational Material including books, computers, etc2) Donate mobility equipment and assistive devices3) Donate toys, clothes, food etc4) Sponsor the education of a child with disability.6) Any support in Cash or in kind is welcomed.7) Act as a Friend and Advocate of the disabled at all times and give hope and encouragement to those who really need it.8) Introduce a Friend!

Opportunities for KCB Staff

KCB Staff can be involved in different ways

1) Personal donations – gives a sense of personal fulfillment

2) Visitations together with our staff during

3) CSR opportunities i.e. Photos ops taken during handover of donations is disseminated to

the media and also uploaded on our website.

4) Mentorship opportunities to KCB staff.