Our Mission
To create efficient and effective structures that will empower persons with special needs towards being socio-economically independent and to minimize discrimination by creating awareness in the community that disability is not inability.
Our Vision
To enable persons with special needs overcome their disability limitation and empower them economically, socially and spiritually to become self-reliant and productive citizens.
Our Motto
Empowering Persons with Special Needs to Become Self-Reliant and Productive Citizens
108
Children in Our Care
48 Girls / 60 Boys
Boys & Girls
2008
Founded as a CBO
2014
Registered as an NGO
Our Core Values
What We Do
Compassionate Hands for the Disabled Foundation (CHDF) enables persons with special needs to overcome disability limitations and empowers them economically, socially, and spiritually.
Our priority areas focus on Education, Health, Advocacy, and Volunteerism — creating lasting change for children with special needs.
Education
Special needs education programmes tailored for children with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Health & Therapy
Occupational therapy and medical support for children with cerebral palsy, autism, hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophy, blindness, deafness, and other conditions.
Advocacy
Creating awareness in the community that disability is not inability — working to minimize discrimination and promote inclusion for persons with special needs.
Feeding & Care
Nutritious feeding programmes and daily care for orphans and vulnerable children from extremely needy families, including those affected by HIV/AIDS.
About CHDF
Compassionate Hands for the Disabled Foundation (CHDF) is registered with the Ministry of Devolution and Planning as a Non-Governmental Organization (Ref No. OP.2018/051/14-098/9524). The organization started as a community-based organization (CBO) in 2008 as an outreach centre in Korogocho slum for addressing the needs of children living with disabilities. The focus group included orphans and other vulnerable children from extremely needy families, either abandoned or orphaned through HIV/AIDS.
The centre is currently home to 108 children (48 girls and 60 boys) with varied needs who range from children with mental to physical disabilities. The current composition includes mental, autistic, cerebral palsy, blind, deaf, hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophy, and physical disabilities.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word — your support helps us empower persons with special needs to overcome their limitations and thrive.