Next Step Foundation a 501(c)3 uses the power of technology to enable women, youth & Persons w/Disabilities to take the next step toward economic independence

Joined July 2021
Happy International White Cane Day. The white cane is a tool for mobility and a symbol of independence. Today is a good day to ask whether our offices, training rooms, websites and hiring processes are just as easy to navigate for someone who is blind or has low vision.
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Daniel Ngugi, our Head of Diversity and Inclusion, will join leaders and practitioners at the #BusinessWeekAfrikaSummit2026 for a conversation on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across workplaces, marketplaces and communities.
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Join Session 3 of the Pan-African Sign Language Convening Webinar as Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, policymakers, and development partners come together to discuss how stronger policies and coordinated advocacy can advance the inclusion of African SL across the continent.
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The #Hub #for #AI and #Disability #Inclusion (HAIDI) is conducting the Pan-African Convening Sign Language Research & Innovation Survey to better understand the state of sign language across different countries and regions. 📷 Complete the survey here: bit.ly/4zw0raj
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We’re looking for a Regional Coordination Consultant to drive disability inclusion and youth skilling in Nakuru. Ready to lead our regional impact? Full details and how to apply: nextstepfdn.org/career/regio… Apply by: 26th August 2026 #Hiring
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SESSION 2 RECAP | AI & Sign Language Technologies What will it take to build AI that truly serves Deaf communities across Africa? If you missed our Pan-African Sign Language Convening Webinar on 29 July, you can watch the full recording - drive.google.com/file/d/1rR3…
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Verify with us first. At Next Step Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every communication representing our work is accurate and respectful, and that it protects the dignity of the people we serve, especially persons with disabilities. #VerifyWithNSF This includes >>
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1 in 5 young people globally are out of work, school or training. Over half of working youth are in informal jobs with no security. For young people with disabilities, the gap is even wider. Closing it takes real access, real inclusion & real opportunity, not just good intentions
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The Hub for AI and Disability Inclusion (HAIDI) is bringing together innovators, researchers, universities, investors, innovation hubs, and organizations to build a stronger ecosystem for inclusive innovation across Africa.
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As the first in a three-part series, the convening marked a milestone toward building AI systems that recognize, respect, and support Africa’s diverse sign languages and disability communities. youtube.com/watch?v=G2lVuBiG…
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