Empowering caregivers through coffee: The story of cerebral palsy warriors CBO in Nyeri County, Kenya
In Nyeri County, Kenya, a group of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy is turning coffee farming into empowerment. Through the Cerebral Palsy Warriors CBO, they’re creating livelihoods, promoting inclusion, and building sustainable, traceable coffee value chains. Read the full article here: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/empowering-caregivers-coffee-cerebral-palsy-warriors-cbo-nyeri-county-kenya
Repetition Is Realization
In 2019, Esther and her family bought a piece of land in Nyeri for their daughter Shantelle to grow up and become a coffee farmer. Shantelle was born with Down syndrome. She is currently in high school, in less than 3 years she will finish her schooling. After being rejected by many schools for being […]
World Disability Day
Meet Shantal, an incredible changemaker born with Down syndrome, who shared her powerful journey at the launch of Thrive Pamoja on #WorldDisabilityDay. She spoke about the importance of partnerships and how creating and tapping into opportunities in the coffee sector can open doors for marginalized communities. Her story is a reminder that inclusion fuels innovation, […]