Embracing the Patchwork of Life: Phelix Owiny’s Journey as an Artist and Advocate for Vitiligo Awareness
Phelix Owiny’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and advocacy. Diagnosed with vitiligo in 2008, he has transformed his personal experience into a powerful platform to raise awareness about the condition through his art—particularly photography. In this blog, Phelix shares his...
Celebrating White Cane Day
On October 15th, the world joins visually impaired individuals to celebrate White Cane Day. This annual event highlights the importance of the white cane as a “symbol of authority”...
World Sight Day: Raising Awareness & EmbracingDisability Inclusion
On October 10th, the world comes together to celebrate World Sight Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about eye health and the importance of regular eye check-ups. Vision...
Blind Teachers Embrace Tech to Enhance Teaching
During the August school break, three visually impaired teachers—Mr. Joash Ododa, Mr. Fredrick Ochieng, and Mr. Lawi Obonyo—made remarkable strides in integrating technology into their teaching. These educators actively...
Signvrse’s Vision for Inclusive Empowerment
In 2020, during an outreach session with Young Scientists Kenya in Migori, the seeds of what would become Signvrse were sown. The session, focused on robotics, was lively and...
Gloria’s Journey of Empowering the Deaf Community
September is Deaf Awareness Month and is an opportunity to spotlight the resilience, strength, and achievements of the Deaf community. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness...
Coding For The Future: A Glimpse into Kairi’s Digital Revolution
In the serene village of Kairi, tucked away in Thika, a quiet digital revolution is unfolding. During school holidays, like the recently concluded August break, this once-sleepy village transforms...
Google Tech Training For Visually Impaired Instructors
As the world continues to embrace the digital revolution, ensuring that technology is inclusive and accessible to all is crucial. Recognizing this, PAWA IT Solutions has taken significant strides in empowering our computer instructors with visual impairments through specialized training sessions...
Meet Thomas Ngwana: Redefining Disability
Thomas Ngwana was born in the small town of Burgersfort, South Africa, with full abilities. However, a teenage incident led to him using a wheelchair for mobility, forever altering his...
Meet Jules: Embracing Identity and Championing Advocacy
Jules Rutayisire, hailing from Rwanda, has a remarkable story of perseverance and achievement. He became deaf due to meningitis, Jules has navigated through numerous challenges, emerging as a notable...
Magdalene’s Journey of Overcoming Stigma and Embracing Self-Acceptance
Magdalene Chesoli lives with a physical disability; she uses a prosthesis for mobility on her left limb. Magdalene was born with a missing limb and growing up, she grappled...