GAWD is an association or a membership non-profit organisation registered on 4th March 2021 under the Companies Act 2015 of the Kenya Constitution and later re-registered under Non-Governmental Organisations Board with a mandate to provide physical, psycho-Social and economic emancipation services to women with disabilities.

GAWD has a vision to champion the rights and interests of women and girls with disabilities throughout Kenya and hopefully with appropriate partnership internationally. GAWD’s headquarters is currently located along Mumias South Road, Opposite Thomas Burke Primary School, Buru Buru Phase 4, Nairobi City, Kenya.

GAWD was founded by Ms Amondi Mique, a Person with Disability, a Counselling Psychologist and a Professional Teacher of over 20 years experience.

We focus on providing possible, practical and interactive solutions for Persons with Disabilities by recognising the uniqueness of every individual member and exploring the unique potentials embedded in them in order to offer effective support.

IMPACT

GAWD drives transformative change by creating powerful partnerships, inclusive programs, and sustainable opportunities that deliver measurable impact in the lives of women and girls with disabilities.

ORGANIZATION
OVERVIEW

VISION

MISSION

A just society where women and girls with disabilities are facilitated to realize their full potential.

To champion the holistic rights and development of women and girls with disabilities in Kenya towards abetter living

GOAL

Ensuring women and girls with disabilities in Kenya are fully supported to reach their full potential individually and collectively through strategies that
will improve their well being holistically.

OUR VALUES
• Equity & Inclusivity – We champion equal
opportunities and accessible spaces for all,
ensuring no one is left behind.
• Integrity & Accountability – We uphold the
highest standards of ethics, transparency, and
responsibility in all we do.
• Respect & Human Dignity – We recognize the
inherent worth of every individual and commit to
treating everyone with compassion and care. •
• Teamwork & Collaboration – We believe in the
power of collective effort, building strong
partnerships to achieve lasting change.

WHAT WE DO

Awareness and advocacy • Education • Health • Psychosocial support • Water and sanitation • Economic empowerment • Outreach programs • Provision of assistive devices • HIV/AIDS programs • Shelter for GBV

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OUR TEAM

Mrs. Mickey H. Amondi
CEO, GAWD

Our CEO and founder holds an MA in Counselling psychology from Tangaza University College, a constituent of Catholic University of East Africa(CUEA), a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Kenyatta University and is a registered member of the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD), the umbrella body with core mandate of supporting persons with disabilities in Kenya. She is a long-time member of Association for Persons with Disabilities of Kenya (APDK) – a private voluntary association with the mandate to champion the rights and needs of persons with disabilities in Kenya. Ms. Amondi is also the national representative of women with disabilities at the Kenya Women Teachers’ Association (KEWOTA). Last but not least, she also is the Nairobi branch representative for teachers with disabilities at the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).