Upili Program

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

🔸 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/world-m… #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/underst…

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/meet-th… #MentalHealth

Last week was Suicide Prevention Week, the Team at Upili is exploring innovative strategies to address the disproportionately high suicide rates among Youth with Disabilities in Kenya Read more: upili.org/2024/09/10/suicide… #MentalHealth

Our concluding piece of Disability Pride Month series explores: 🔸 The evolving landscape of disability rights support 🔸 How accomplices take advocacy to a deeper, more active level 🔸 Historical figures who embodied the accomplice role Read more: upili.org/2024/07/21/from-al…

A.L.L.Y series upili.org/2024/06/29/disabil… In our 3rd article of a 4-part series, we delve into the practical aspects of becoming an effective ally to Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the importance of amplification without interjection. READ MORE: upili.org/2024/07/14/being-a…

In 2 of a 4-part series exploring allyship. 2 questions guide the exploration: 📌What defines meaningful allyship? 📌How can allies best support a community? We examine the principles of allyship through the A.L.L.Y. acronym: upili.org/2024/07/07/disabil…

Today, 1st July, begins Disability Pride Month. A month dedicated to honoring the diversity of the disability community. Read more: upili.org/2024/06/29/disabil… #DisabilityPride #Inclusion #Africa

As Men's Health Month shines a spotlight on the unique challenges facing this demographic, one often overlooked issue is how young men process and cope with grief. 📌 Read more: upili.org/2024/06/12/grievin… 📌 Learn more about the work we do: upili.org/ #Africa #Inclusion