Community -Led Monitoring (CLM)
Dask trains peer monitors-primarily PWDs to conduct facility-level assesments in heath centres using the I-Monitor ATOM tool. Monitors report issues like inaccessible ramps or stockouts of assistive devices, while commending strengths such as disability-friendly staff training. Monthly reports feed into county health dashboards, triggering joint advocacy with Amref(primary Recipient), CMMB(sub-Recipient), AND DASK as the county network lead.
Elaboration :Training equips 50+ monitors with mobile apps for real time data capture; dashboard aggregate fundings for quarterly scorecards shared with Machakos Health Department.
Framework Covered:
SDG 3(Good Health)SDG 10(Reduced Inequalities) SDG 17(Partnerships).
UNCRPD Articles 25(Health)28(Adequate Standard of Living).
Agenda 2063 Goal2 (Health and wellbeing);Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030.
Organizational Development & System Strengthening
DASK builds capacity for 20+ Community -Based Organizations (CBOs) via tailored workshops on governance, financial management, strategic planning and program alignment to their mandates. This ensures CBOs deliver disability-inclusive community services like peer support groups. Supported by Amref(PR), CMMB(SR) with DASK as network anchor.
Elaboration: 6- month cycles include baseline audits, board training toolkits, and post-training membership, CBOs co-design programs linking to DASK’s ecosystem goals.
Frameworks: SDG17(Partnership), SDG16(Institutions) UNCRPD Article 32(Intl Cooperation); Africa Disability Protocol (Capacity building); Vision 2030 Social pillar.
Youth & Women with Disabilities Empowerment (Pamoja4Change)
Funded by KCDF grant, this equips 300+ youth and women with disabilities via skills, training (entrepreneurship, digital literacy), micro-grants, and mentorship hubs.
focus economic independence through market-linked ventures.
Elaboration: Participants form saving groups; DASK link them to markets via corporate partnerships; bi-annual impact evaluations track income gains.
Frameworks: SDG 5 (Gender Equality) SDG8(Decent work); UNCRPD Articles 6(women),27(work); Agenda2063 Goal6(people -Driven Development).
SRHR Program for youth &Girls with Disability
DASK runs Sexual Reproductive Health &Rights clinics and peer education in Machakos schools/Villages, providing counselling, contraceptives, and disability-sensitive services. Targets 500+girls / youth annually.
Elaboration: Mobile clinics visits slums; peer educators use pictorial tools, data informs.
county adolescent health plans
Frameworks:SDG3,UNCRPD Article 25;Kenya Adolescent SRHR Policy.
Court Users Committee Membership
DASK holds seats on Machakos high court, Lower court, children court, Kithimani Wamuyu and Kagundo law court committees members advocate for disability-friendly procedures like sign- language interpreters.
Elaboration: Quarterly meetings review cases; DASK trains court staff and submits amicus briefs.
Framework: SDG16(justice); UNCRPD Article13(Access to justice) constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 50
| Program | Key Activities | Reach (Annual) | SDGs | UNCRPD Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLM | i-Monitor audits, scorecards | 11 monitors, 30 facilities | 3,10,17 | 25,28 |
| ODSS | CBO training cycles | 15+ CBOs | 17,16 | 32 |
| Pamoja4Change | Skills, microgrants | 300 youth/women | 5,8 | 6,27 |
| SRHR | Clinics, peer ed | 500 girls/youth | 3,5 | 25 |
Additional Service
Counselling Services
Group/Individual Sessions for PWDs and parents on mental health, family dynamics, and life skills;200+ beneficiaries yearly via drop-in centers.
Framework: SDG 3; UNCRPD Article 24(Education incl, psychological Support).
Policy Dialogues & Accessibility Audits
eFacilitates roundtables with counties /corporates, conducts audits (e.g. ramps, braille signage) and quides retrofits for 10+ business annuals.
Elaboration: Audits use WHO standards; follow-up includes compliance certification.
Framework: SDG 9(infrastructure); UNCRPD Article 9(Accessibility); Building Code 2020.
Rescue &Rehabilitation
Emergency response rescues PWDs from neglect /abuse; supports hospital rehab and home-based care (physiotherapy, aids) for 50 severe.
Elaboration: Multi-agency teams (DASK, Policy, Hospitals); post rescue tracking ensures reintegration.
Framework: SDG 16; UNCRPD Article 16(protection from abuse);Basic needs Strategy.