About KBTA
Our Story
We Need Your Support
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA) is a charitable Trust based in Nairobi, Kenya. We provide access to digital Braille literacy & skills to children and young adults with visual impairment . We serve over 3000 learners across 250 schools and colleges in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Malawi. We have been working with children and young adults with visual impairments in Africa for nearly two decades. We believe that children and young adults with visual impairments can only achieve real social and economic inclusion in society by gaining access to quality education. By improving literacy and digital skills among children and young adults with visual impairments, we believe we can help them to acquire the requisite education, knowledge and skills to attainhigher job placement s, higher levels of integration in society and independent living
How We Work
We Aim To Provide & Impact
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa is achieving more with initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of children and young adults with visual impairments in Africa. We are committed to the social and economic inclusion of learners with visual impairments in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Mission
To make sure every learner with visual impairment advances in education through access to appropriate assistive technology.
Vision
To make sure children with visual impairments in Africa can fulfill their potential through education and literacy.
Objective
To advocate and empower on behalf of children and young adults with visual impairments in Africa.
Join Our Cause
KBTA Needs Orbit Readers
For over a decade, we have been supporting the 6 countries that we serve, in a variety of ways, including provision od Braille assistive devices, spare parts, learning materials and training & mentorship to maximize our impact. 80 percent of learners with visual impairments are illiterate. In Africa, most children and young adults with visual impairments come from very economically marginalized backgrounds and cannot afford a Braille assistive device. We rely on the valuable contributions of donors and partners to ensure that we are able to provide access to quality education and proving the opportunity to live happy, independent and productive lives.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Our Focus
At Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa, our top priority is to achieve results, and we know that our success depends on the quality of our campaigns and partnerships. Our approach is to build strategic networks and promote programs that will help advance our work with children and young adults with visual impairments. Braille assistive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for individuals with visual disabilities. We provide Orbit Readers and other digital devices that enable children and young adults with visual impairments in learning institutions to read and write in Braille. We also support their access to STEM subjects as well as ICT skills. We regularly review and upgrade the assistive devices to fit the needs of the learners with visual impairments in the schools and colleges within the countries that we serve . We also evaluate the effectiveness and affordability of the latest Braille assistive technologies to maximize our impact. Learn more about the causes we are passionate about and get in touch with us to see how you can get involved.
Technology
Distributing Technology
We seek to ensure that children and youth with visual impairments have access to Braille assistive devices, quality learning materials and access to innovative technologies. This includes providing the infrastructure required to track and maintain all Braille devices in the countries we support.
Education
Empowering Educators
We seek to ensure that children and youth with visual impairments have access to Braille assistive devices, quality learning materials and access to innovative technologies. This includes providing the infrastructure required to track and maintain all Braille devices in the countries we support.
Employment
Sustainable Support
We empower visually impaired youth through training, mentorship, and networking, connecting them with potential inclusive employers. Our key areas are inclusive employment, digital literacy, and education. This program benefits young graduates with visual impairments in Kenya and Tanzania, while also assisting employers in adopting inclusive employment practices.
You Can Help
Your support is important to our work at Kilimanjaro Blind Trust. There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. We invite you to get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good for learners with visual impairments in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Make An Impact
We greatly value your generosity and engagement with our organization. Every contribution you make enhances Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, making it an even stronger non-profit organization. If you have any questions regarding how you can support us, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to provide you with relevant information.
Help Us Soar
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Kilimanjaro Blind Trust. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.
Show Your Support
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Make a Donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.