Advocacy and Community Outreach
The Advocacy Project at Edmund Rice Centre Nairobi (ERCN) champions the rights and inclusion of individuals with special needs, particularly those from the Kibera community. Its goal is to raise awareness, promote understanding, and advocate for improved access, quality, and inclusivity in education for children and youth with disabilities. Through advocacy, ERCN empowers families, engages communities, and influences policy to create a society where every learner is valued and supported.
Our Focus Areas
- Awareness: Educating the public on the rights, abilities, and potential of persons with disabilities through community outreach, radio sessions on Pamoja FM, and awareness campaigns in primary schools to nurture inclusive attitudes from an early age.
- Inclusivity: Promoting equal participation in education and community life, ensuring learners with disabilities are accepted, supported, and empowered.
- Community Engagement: Involving parents, caregivers, and local groups to build supportive environments, including peer counselling sessions for parents of children with disabilities.
- Policy Influence: Collaborating with government and stakeholders to strengthen support systems and resources for special needs education.
Together, these efforts make ERCN a strong voice for inclusion, equality, and dignity for all learners.
