Projects
Our Projects
Special Needs Education
The Special Needs Education Project in the Edmund Rice Centre Nairobi, is tailored to meet the individualized needs of learners with disabilities, learning differences, and exceptionalities from Kibera slums and its surrounding areas. The goal of this project is to provide these learners with the necessary support and skills to help them access education, develop essential skills, and reach their fullest potential
Health and Nutrition
The Health and Nutrition Project entails Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy (PT)services. While nutrition services involve providing personalized guidance, support, and resources to address the unique dietary needs and challenges of individuals with disabilities. The integration of these services aims to address the specific challenges and needs of children with disabilities so as to promote independence and facilitate active participation in educational and social environments. The goal of this project is to promote the physical, mental, and emotional health of children with disabilities from Kibera slums.
Socio-Economic Empowerment
The Socio-Economic Empowerment project aims to support children with disabilities and their household to improve their overall quality of life, enhance their opportunities for education, independence, and social inclusion. The project does this by equipping these learners and their households with a range of skills that promote independence, self-sufficiency, and financial independence through IGAs. Other skills include Pre-Vocation training skills in beadwork, mat making, urban farming, catering, dressmaking, hairdressing/barbering and soap making.
Advocacy and Community Outreach
The goal of an advocacy and community outreach project in the Edmund Rice Centre is to raise awareness, promote understanding, and advocate for improved access, quality, and inclusivity in education for individuals with special needs from Kibera slum. Advocacy plays a crucial role in ERCN by raising awareness, promoting inclusivity, driving policy changes, and ensuring that individuals with special needs have access to quality education and support from parents, the community, and the government.
Mary Rice Sponsorship Program
The Sponsorship program offers support to siblings of the Mary Rice special unit to access education that might otherwise be inaccessible due to financial constraints. They cover expenses such as tuition fees, educational materials, assistive devices, and transportation costs. This program contributes to the long-term development and growth of siblings of children with special needs. The education and skills acquired through these programs can lead to improved opportunities, economic independence, and a better quality of life.