Join Allan and Carla as they share practical insights, lived experiences, and bold visions for building supportive, inclusive environments that work for everyone.
🗓️ Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
⌚ Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM EAT
Register, free and open to all: lnkd.in/eRDD_-6W
🔸 Celebrating #InternationalMensDay2024: Highlighting Positive Male Role Models
🔸Today, Upili is honored to spotlight Joseph Etyang - a remarkable leader transforming lives of Men with #Disabilities in Kenya. Learn more about Joseph here:lnkd.in/g5xGbNjK
#MensHealth
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay learn how the Upili program applies Gordon Allport's Contact Theory to impact mental health for Youth with Disabilities and break barriers.
Read more: upili.org/2024/10/09/world-m…
#MentalHealth
#Kenya
During International Week of #Deaf People, 23-29 September, Upili is proud to highlight the work of our skilled counselors.
Joseph Etyang, counselor and #disability specialist gives insights on challenges faced by deaf students
Read more here: upili.org/2024/09/24/underst…
Today, 23rd September is International Day of Sign Languages. In honor of this day, we spotlight one of our Upili counselors, Jackline Ngure.
Learn more about Jackline Ngure: upili.org/2024/09/22/meet-th…
#MentalHealth
Last week was Suicide Prevention Week, the Team at Upili is exploring innovative strategies to address the disproportionately high suicide rates among Youth with Disabilities in Kenya
Read more: upili.org/2024/09/10/suicide…
#MentalHealth
Our concluding piece of Disability Pride Month series explores:
🔸 The evolving landscape of disability rights support
🔸 How accomplices take advocacy to a deeper, more active level
🔸 Historical figures who embodied the accomplice role
Read more: upili.org/2024/07/21/from-al…
A.L.L.Y series
upili.org/2024/06/29/disabil…
In our 3rd article of a 4-part series, we delve into the practical aspects of becoming an effective ally to Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the importance of amplification without interjection.
READ MORE: upili.org/2024/07/14/being-a…
In 2 of a 4-part series exploring allyship.
2 questions guide the exploration:
📌What defines meaningful allyship?
📌How can allies best support a community?
We examine the principles of allyship through the A.L.L.Y. acronym: upili.org/2024/07/07/disabil…
Today, 1st July, begins Disability Pride Month.
A month dedicated to honoring the diversity of the disability community.
Read more: upili.org/2024/06/29/disabil…
#DisabilityPride
#Inclusion
#Africa
As Men's Health Month shines a spotlight on the unique challenges facing this demographic, one often overlooked issue is how young men process and cope with grief.
📌 Read more: upili.org/2024/06/12/grievin…
📌 Learn more about the work we do: upili.org/
#Africa
#Inclusion
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, Upili welcomes Kennedy Kimeli to share his perspective.
Read more: upili.org/2024/06/11/mens-me…
#MentalHealthMatters
Men’s Mental Health Month (MMHM) celebrated annually in June, aims to raise awareness about men’s mental health, encourage open conversations, and promote increased understanding and support.
Read more: upili.org/2024/06/03/mens-me…
#MentalHealthMatters
Today, 4th June, is the first ever World Day for Assistive Technology.
This day aims to raise awareness of the importance of assistive technology and the urgent need to improve access.
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Breaking the cycle of stigma demands a multi-faceted approach.
First and foremost, there is a need for education/awareness campaigns, like this month’s Mental Health Awareness, to combat misconceptions surrounding both disabilities and mental health. Read:
upili.org/2024/05/28/mental-…
















