Josephine Mwendek
@JMwendek
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Disability rights advocate Resilient and self driven Founder AbleRise Africa Society Disability champion God's choice Cerebral Palsy Queen
Joined June 2021
It's an amazing feeling that I know join other professionals in ensuring inclusivity of persons with disabilities is met at its best. I have all it takes to make it work. Let's do it together!
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#Day1: 'We stand boldly against all forms of GBV targeting women and girls with #disabilities. Our Voices matter. Our safety matters. During the #16Days we demand inclusion, accountability àñd protection in every space, online and offline'@rosieresie @woman_kind
#16DaysAgainstGBV
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Inclusion of persons with disabilities is a right not an afterthought #IntergenerationalDialogueKE
#DisabilityMovementKenya
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Inclusion of persons with disabilities is a right not an afterthought #IntergenerationalDialogueKE
#DisabilityMovementKenya
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#NewCampaign. For the next #16Days, join 16 Women with Disabilities from our Network as they share their hopes for a violence free society. #EndGBV #16DaysofActivismAgainstGBV #WomenwithDisabilitiesVoices
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Creating safe, supportive, and confidential spaces for youth allows open dialogue about sexual and reproductive health concerns without fear of judgment or discrimination, encouraging empowerment and informed decision-making. #DayoSpeaks #SRHR #Advocacy
#YouthAcces2SRHRKe
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Addressing institutional and systemic barriers such as stigma, lack of awareness, inadequate training of healthcare providers, and shortages in services and supplies is crucial to improve access to quality SRH care for all young people. #DayoSpeaks
#YouthAcces2SRHRKe
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Exciting: We're honoured to have been selected as one of 16 partners under the Meaningful Engagement - Transformative Action #META to receive small grants to strengthen capacities. Read more about our proposed project here https://t.co/iZNmg02r6U
#InclusiveStructuredDialogues
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@LAkitela @UDPKenya @AUNYD_2023 A powerful panel bringing together the @NYC_YouthVoice , @UDPKenya , and the Africa Diaspora Network in Japan — uniting voices that prove one thing: From local dialogues to global platforms, youth participation remains the engine of inclusive and accountable development.
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Today we stand with the global community of people with spina bifida & hydrocephalus (SBH) and reaffirm that inclusion is essential. The 2025 theme “Accelerate Action for Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus” reminds us that awareness alone isn’t enough. Take action, audit your
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Kenya’s new #AIStrategy2025 aims to shape the future of #AI but how will it include everyone? 🤖 Join us for “Kenya’s AI Strategy 2025–2030: Disability Inclusion, Rights & Opportunities.” 🗓️ Oct 28 | 🕛 12–1:45PM | 🔴 Live on @UDPKenya FB, LinkedIn & X Spaces #InclusiveAIKe
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With support by @ICJ_Africa,our member is participating in the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights(ACHPR) in the Gambia. At a side event “Inclusive and Empowered Feminist Movement in Africa,” she shared insight on women with disabilities.
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UDPK is proud to be the Diversity & Inclusion Partner for the 3rd Lightup Impact Days Conference 2025! We believe that true impact is always inclusive impact. That's why we are joining forces with @LightupImpact for this powerful, youth-led event championing accessibility in
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Our CEO @JMwendek participated in a 2-day sub-regional networking forum for women with disabilities advocates from Kenya🇰🇪, Rwanda🇷🇼,& Malawi🇲🇼 The workshop aimed to end violence against women & girls with #disabilities. Equality Isn't Inclusion Until #AllWomenCount
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Today we stand together to raise awareness celebrate strength & advocate for the rights & inclusion of people with cerebral palsy around the world CP affects movement and posture but never defines potential. #WorldCerebralpalsyday
#InclusionMatters
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Today we stand together to raise awareness celebrate strength & advocate for the rights & inclusion of people with cerebral palsy around the world CP affects movement and posture but never defines potential. #WorldCerebralpalsyday
#InclusionMatters
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Congratulations to the 61 young persons with disabilities from Nairobi and Makueni who successfully completed the #WeCanWork Core Life Skills training. Over the five weeks, they have learnt skills that build their confidence, gained self-awareness, communication skills, ...
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Tunakataa vikali kauli zinazodhalilisha watu walio na ulemavu, ikiwemo zile zinazohusisha vibaya haki ya tax exemption ya magari. Haki hii ni kipengele cha kisheria kilichoundwa ili kuwezesha usawa na ujumuishaji wa watu walio na ulemavu katika jamii, si njia ya udanganyifu au
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We are honoured to be part of the #WomenGainingGround End project convening in #Zambia. This is bringing together WGG partners from across different countries to reflect and share on the work that has happened over close to 5 years. @AkiliDada @ThinkCREA @IWRAW_AP
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