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Joined May 2020
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, signed into law on May 8, marks a major shift in how Kenya protects and supports Persons with Disabilities. See what’s in the new law. #DisabilityRights #InclusiveKenya #PersonsWithDisabilitiesAct #PersonswithDisabilitiesAct2025
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
This Giving Tuesday, stand with @NextStepFdn's @UpiliProgram to create opportunities and empower a vibrant future for Youth with Disabilities in Kenya. Watch UPILI's animated origin story and discover the journey that sparked its mission. #GivingTuesday #UpiliProgram
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
On #WorldChildrensDay, we are reminded of the simple but powerful dreams children hold — peace, love, care, and safety. To make these dreams a reality, they need both nourishment for their bodies and support for their minds.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
The @NextStepFdn @UpiliProgram’s @MamuNdegwa presenting at @_AGMHI conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Mariam is sharing our journey, our 4 pillars of action & key outcomes & how we empower Students with Disabilities thru psychosocial support for them, their families, and communities.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
So so proud of our team and the work we do and of the determined and talented @MamuNdegwa for representing Team @UpiliProgram this week.
#AGMHI2024 In absolute awe of @MamuNdegwa & innovative @UpiliProgram Counsellors with disabilities supporting disabled students, families & communities= Changed lives, improved academic outcomes & meaningful employment @rcpsychINTL @rcpsychNeuro @rcpsychAfrica #Collaborations?
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
So excited for and proud of @MamuNdegwa and @NextStepFdn @UpiliProgram for attending and presenting at the @_AGMHI conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Cheering for our board member but more than that FRIEND @mo_asiya as Captain of the Kenyan Paralympic team and as a Paralympic competitor. 💪🇰🇪💪 @NextStepFdn @UpiliProgram
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
The recently concluded Thematic Session II for the @ilo, themed Empowering Youth for the Future of Work: Skills and Jobs in the Era of Digitalization, brought together visionary minds to explore innovative solutions for empowering #youth in the digital age.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Are you ready to elevate your tech skills and open doors to new career opportunities? Join the next cohort of our #DataAnnotation Skills programs. Apply now bit.ly/4cDY5dM
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
CONGRATULATIONS to our @NextStepFdn Board Member @mo_asiya for winning Kenya’s Sportswoman living with a Disability 2023 @AwardsSoya @soyaawards #SOYAat20 🥳🥳
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
🥁 Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. Join us in enhancing economic inclusion in Africa & creating digital jobs for disadvantaged communities. Visit us at NextStepFdn.org to learn about our initiatives & make a difference.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
A few years ago @TheDJP_ was just a dream. To receive TWO gold @anthemawards for mission-driven journalism yesterday was profound. Thank you to the DJP fellows who made this possible. Thank you, mentors, staff, and our strategic partner @DisabRightsFund!
🎉We’re excited to announce that we have won two gold @AnthemAwards honoring mission-driven #journalism. Our work was featured along with Mother Jones, ITVS, and Human Rights Watch. Join us in celebrating this achievement! #AnthemAwards anthemawards.com/winners/lis…
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
“…great business thinking can derive from the lived experience of disability…we are at a moment where this type of acumen is needed more than ever.” Another fantastic, thought-provoking Mindset Matters column from @jkaufmanconsult @Forbes forbes.com/sites/jonathankau…
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Today we celebrate Obi Nwosu as our number 20/21 Most Impactful African Bitcoiner of 2022. @obi is a long-time Bitcoin pioneer and his important work on Fedi aims to make Bitcoin much more private and accessible in Africa. Respect! bitcoiners.africa/most-impac…
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Many people perform linguistic gymnastics to avoid calling us disabled. We don’t need euphemisms, we need more allies taking action to remove barriers! Loved celebrating the new @WHO #disability health equity report with musician @GaelynnLea!
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Found some other Nairobi ➡️ Accra #bitcoiners for the @AfroBitcoinOrg event! @anaiyoma @marcelorraine @noelynesumba @rukundo__ @whiteafrican
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Excited to be off to Ghana, it’s been a few years! This time for the @AfroBitcoinOrg event, which looks to be amazing, thanks to @Farida_N! teapawt.net/AfroBitcoinOrg/status/…
2️⃣ days to go 🥳🥳 The stage is ready! History is about to be made❗️❗️❗️ Ghana are you ready? Cos we are ready.
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Today we celebrate who we are, our power resonates with our visions Recognize our Disabilities but see our possibilities #InternationalDayOfDisability #WorldDisabilityDay2022
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Dr. Chris Harrison, JD, PhD retweeted
Happy International Day for Persons With Disabilities 🤓 #IDPD2022 calls for 'Transformative Solutions For Inclusive Development: The Role Of Innovation In Fuelling An Accessible And Equitable World'. #DisabilityInclusion #STGs
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