Empowering OPDs to Lead Change. George'story

Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), in partnership with the Global Disability Innovation #GDIHub as part of the #AT2030Programme, funded by UK International Development, implemented a project to strengthen the capacity of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to enhance their advocacy, organisational effectiveness, digital literacy, and skills in assistive technologies (AT). To support this initiative, Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), led by Global Disability Innovation Hub, carried out a comprehensive needs assessment in three counties —Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu — to identify the challenges OPDs face in these regions. The needs assessment gathered actionable insights that informed the development of targeted capacity-building interventions for OPDs.

Here is Geroge Ocholla from Nairobi speaking during the OPD needs assessment drive.