Earlier this summer, we shipped a container of 100 wheelchairs from our Kenya Centre to Uganda – made possible through our partnership with Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy. Our Kenya team travelled to Uganda to work alongside Bwindi Community Hospital, training local staff and supporting the distribution on the ground. Each wheelchair was individually adjusted and […]
The Dominican Republic has always held a special place in Walkabout’s story. As the home of our co-founders’ family, this programme is especially meaningful to us. In 2010, we carried out our first-ever wheelchair distribution in the Dominican Republic. Since then, we’ve worked alongside dedicated local partners to provide more than 920 wheelchairs, restoring mobility […]
At the end of May, our Kenya team hosted another Baby Ubuntu training at our Centre, thanks to the support of L’Oréal East Africa. The training brought together 13 caregivers and community workers from five organisations, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills to better support children with cerebral palsy. Over the five days, participants […]
Last month, members of our Kenya team attended a training on autism evaluation using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). The training was delivered by the ALAMA Project Team (AMPATH) together with Moi University and Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital in Kenya. It focused on the principles of autism assessment and how clinicians observe behaviours […]
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and supporters, our Virtual Holiday Auction raised nearly $300,000 (and counting!) – the equivalent of more than 870 wheelchairs! Your kindness will have a life-changing impact, helping us continue transforming lives and empowering children and adults with mobility disabilities around the world. Thank you from the bottom […]
Meet Carol, one of our talented team members at the Kenya Centre. As a Wheelchair Assembler and Service Provider, she plays a key role in making sure people receive the mobility support they need. From building wheelchairs to representing Kenya in adaptive sports, Carol’s journey has been one of talent and resilience. After training with […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! This year, why not show your love with a gesture that goes beyond flowers and chocolates – a gesture that transforms lives. What better way to celebrate this day of love than by changing a life in honour of your special someone? Click the button below to give […]
