Economic Empowerment for People with Disabilities in Kenya

Description

This project increased the capacity of Kenyan business owners with disabilities to do business with the United States and improved the business environment and climate for people with disabilities. ICI led the project with implementing partners. The project focused on inclusion, disability rights, and training for instructors in business development. It also hosted business plan training to work with people with disabilities across Kenya, particularly in the northern and coastal regions. The multi-directional learning promoted understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among Kenyan entrepreneurs and business people with disabilities, emphasizing business acumen and the contributions of people with disabilities in their respective societies.

Contact

Amy S Hewitt

Director

Amy S Hewitt

Funder

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs

Subcontract from

U.S. Embassy Nairobi

Collaborators

National Council for Persons with Disabilities [Kenya]

Daystar University [Kenya]

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute [Kenya]

Staff

Amy S Hewitt :: Director, Institute on Community Integration