Upili Program

In 2025, we advanced our mission to economically empower Persons with Disabilities, women and young people in Africa. We expanded our training initiatives addressing the digital divide with purpose. Dive into our report! …ebsite2025.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/impact-report/… #AnnualReport2025 #InclusiveTech

We invites qualified and reputable suppliers to submit their applications for Pre-qualification for the Supply and Delivery of Laptop Computers, Tablets, and MiFis. 📄 Reference: UO/ICT/LAPTOPS/01/2026 🗓  Deadline for Submission: March 9th, 2026 nextstepfdn.org/career/

By training teachers as psychological first responders & strengthening student confidence through group counselling, peer support & safe emotional spaces, our Upili program aims to create safer, more stable & more inclusive schools for all. #UpiliProgram youtu.be/y8owes5Z3Ww

Across East Africa, a shortage of trained counselors is colliding with rising rates of depression and anxiety. Can AI help and more importantly, can it do so responsibly? 📅 Date & Time: October 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM EAT ➡️ Register here: bit.ly/AiMentalHealth

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PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Lara Gregorio, LCSW will join our upcoming webinar on "Empowering Youth Mental Health: From Research to Impact." 🗓 Aug 20 | 📷 6 PM EAT Register now: bit.ly/45eiLq4 #NextStepFoundation #Webinar

PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Tom Osborn will join our upcoming webinar on "Empowering Youth Mental Health: From Research to Impact." 🗓 Aug 20 | 📷 6 PM EAT bit.ly/45eiLq4 #NextStepFoundation #Webinar

Empowering Youth Mental Health: From Research to Impact with @NextStepFdn & @UpiliProgram We will explore how to design evidence-based, community-rooted mental health programs, ensuring Youth with Disabilities aren’t left behind. Register here:  us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

In our recent webinar, Jonathan J Kaufman reminded us that technology does not always grasp the emotional nuances humans do, the silences, the tension, the unspoken. Watch the full conversation on how inclusive tech is reshaping mental health access. bit.ly/4eXxr1a

In our recent webinar, Dr. Okello reminded us that as we harness AI and digital tools in mental health, we must do so responsibly especially in contexts like Africa, where care is often communal. Watch the full conversation 👉 bit.ly/4eXxr1a

PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Carla Birnberg & Mariam Ndegwa will join our upcoming webinar and will share reflections on how #AI can and must be designed to support the mental health of youth with disabilities. Register now, free and open to all: bit.ly/43xW6Wa #AIforGood

PANELIST SPOTLIGHT: Dr. David Okello will join our upcoming webinar and will share reflections on how #AI can and must be designed to support the mental health of youth with disabilities. Register now, free and open to all: bit.ly/43xW6Wa #AIforGood #MentalHealth

🌍 Meet TUMAINI — our AI chatbot offering mental health & digital skills support to Youth with Disabilities in Kenya. We spoke to developer Deborah Adetunji on building it with empathy, memory & inclusion. Read the interview: nextstepfdn.org/inside-tumaini…

Exciting News! We’ve found our new tech partner thanks to @TechToTheRescue Foundation! 26bitz is joining us pro-bono to expand TUMAINI, our mental health support platform for Youth with Disabilities. #TechForGood #PartnershipForImpact #TechToTheRescue #NextStepFoundation #26bitz

Join Allan and Carla as they share practical insights, lived experiences, and bold visions for building supportive, inclusive environments that work for everyone. 🗓️ Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 ⌚ Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM EAT Register, free and open to all: lnkd.in/eRDD_-6W

A victory for #disability rights in Kenya. The #Kenya National Assembly recently passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill supported by @CrystalAsige a tireless advocate for #inclusion and #Accessibility Read more: parliament.go.ke/node/23161

🔸 Celebrating #InternationalMensDay2024: Highlighting Positive Male Role Models 🔸Today, Upili is honored to spotlight Joseph Etyang - a remarkable leader transforming lives of Men with #Disabilities in Kenya. Learn more about Joseph here:lnkd.in/g5xGbNjK #MensHealth

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay learn how the Upili program applies Gordon Allport's Contact Theory to impact mental health for Youth with Disabilities and break barriers. Read more: upili.org/2024/10/09/wor… #MentalHealth #Kenya

During International Week of #Deaf People, 23-29 September, Upili is proud to highlight the work of our skilled counselors. Joseph Etyang, counselor and #disability specialist gives insights on challenges faced by deaf students Read more here: upili.org/2024/09/24/und…

Today, 23rd September is International Day of Sign Languages. In honor of this day, we spotlight one of our Upili counselors, Jackline Ngure. Learn more about Jackline Ngure: upili.org/2024/09/22/mee… #MentalHealth