TUCHIWIDO

"Driving Change for Children With Disabilities and Their Families."

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About Us

Turkana Children with Disability Organization (TUCHIWIDO) is a community-based organization in Turkana County, Kenya. We support children with disabilities, women, and youth through education, health, nutrition, livelihoods, advocacy, and environmental programs. Founded in 2018 and registered in 2020, TUCHIWIDO works to create an inclusive society where every child and family can live with dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Vision

A society where children with disabilities, vulnerable children, women, and youth live with dignity, enjoy equal rights, and have opportunities to reach their full potential.

Mission

To safeguard the rights and welfare of all children living with disabilities, vulnerable children, women, and youth through access to: Inclusive and Quality Education, Child Protection and Sports, Health, Nutrition and Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene, Gender Inclusion, Lobby and Advocacy, Livelihoods, Environmental Conservation, and Climate Change Adaptation.

Our Core Values

Respect & Human Dignity

We uphold the intrinsic value of every individual, recognizing the unique worth and potential of all people—especially children with disabilities, women, and vulnerable groups. Our programs promote mutual respect and affirm the right of everyone to live with dignity and without discrimination.

Humanity & Compassion

Driven by empathy and care, we serve the most marginalized with heartfelt concern for their struggles and aspirations. We respond to suffering with kindness and work to restore hope through inclusive, people-centered interventions.

Integrity & Transparency

We are accountable to the communities we serve and the partners who support us. Through open communication, ethical practices, and responsible resource management, we ensure honesty and transparency in all our operations and engagements.

Equality & Inclusivity

We believe in equal opportunities for all—regardless of gender, ability, age, ethnicity, or social status. We actively break down barriers that prevent full participation and inclusion in education, health, economic empowerment, and decision-making spaces

Empowerment & Resilience

Our mission is to build the capacity of individuals and communities to overcome challenges and take control of their futures. Through education, livelihoods, and advocacy, we nurture long-term resilience and self-reliance among the most vulnerable

Sustainability & Innovation

We are committed to creating lasting impact through solutions that are environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable. By embracing innovation and local knowledge, we support community-led development that thrives beyond external support

What We Do!!

Quality Education, Child Protection & Sports

Health, Nutrition, WASH

Gender Inclusion, Lobby & Advocacy

Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

Environmental Conservation & Climate Adaptation

Menistrual Hygiene and Period Poverty

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

TUCHIWIDO works to increase access to quality education and healthcare for children with disabilities and other vulnerable groups across Turkana.

We promote inclusive governance and advocacy by empowering communities to participate in decision-making and influence public policy.

We strengthen community resilience and food security through climate-smart agriculture, livelihood support, and drought preparedness.

We foster innovation by integrating traditional knowledge with sustainable, inclusive development practices.

We promote peacebuilding and engage in policy dialogue to support conflict resolution and equitable development.

Our Impact

Registered and fully operational in 5 sub-counties across Turkana (Turkana Central, West, North, Loima, and Kibish)

Identified and supported over 1,280 children with disabilities in rural and hard-to-reach areas

Facilitated more than 35 multi-stakeholder dialogues involving government agencies, community leaders, and development partners

Conducted over 50 community sensitization campaigns and 10 policy advocacy events focused on disability rights, gender inclusion, and equitable development

Strengthened 70+ local community groups and engaged over 5,000 residents in civic participation, accountability forums, and inclusive planning processes

OUR TARGET GROUPS

Children with Disabilities – Including those with physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments

Children Affected by Adversity – Such as those impacted by HIV/AIDS, prolonged drought, famine, displacement, or conflict

Women and Adolescent Girls – Especially those facing gender-based violence, poverty, and limited access to health and education

Pastoralist Youth – Young people from nomadic communities with limited access to livelihood opportunities and social services

Parents and Guardians of Children with Disabilities – Caregivers who need psychosocial support, economic empowerment, and inclusive parenting skills

WHERE WE WORK

TUCHIWIDO operates in:

Turkana Central (Kalokol and Kangatotha)
Loima Sub-county
Turkana West & North
Kibish Sub-county

Climate & Context

The area is arid/semi-arid with high poverty, recurrent drought, and limited access to education and healthcare. We provide direct services through field visits, mobile clinics, and community facilitation.

Our Key Development Partners

AMREF - African Medical Research Foundation

Elimu Yetu Coalition

Partnership 4 Empowerment Networking (PEN

National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)

Turkana Development Trust (TDT)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

AFRICAN DISABILITY COLLABORATION (ADC)

Empowered Dreams Initiative

USAWA AGENDA ORGANIZATION

Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 2025

Organization: Turkana Children with Disability Organization (TUCHIWIDO)

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of TUCHIWIDO. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

2. Use of Content

All content including text, images, reports, logos, and graphics is the property of TUCHIWIDO unless otherwise stated. Content may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without prior written consent.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Post or transmit offensive, harmful, or defamatory content

Impersonate any person or entity

4. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for convenience. TUCHIWIDO does not endorse or take responsibility for the content or privacy policies of those sites.

5. Disclaimers

While we strive to keep information accurate and updated, TUCHIWIDO does not guarantee completeness or accuracy of the information presented.

6. Changes to Terms

TUCHIWIDO reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025
Organization: Turkana Children with Disability Organization (TUCHIWIDO)

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name and contact details through our forms
Email addresses for newsletters
Visitor analytics (non-personal data like browser type or time spent on pages)

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries
To share updates, newsletters, or events
To improve website performance and user experience

3. Data Security

We implement best practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

4. Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share it with service providers assisting us in communication or operations, under strict confidentiality.

5. Your Rights

You may request to review, update, or delete your information by contacting us at turkanachildrenorg@gmail.com.

6. Cookies

We use cookies for basic website functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Contact

For any privacy-related inquiries:
📧 turkanachildrenorg@gmail.com
📞 +254 721 242 787

Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: May 2025

Organization: Turkana Children with Disability Organization (TUCHIWIDO)

TUCHIWIDO is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and all users. We believe in inclusive access to information, services, and opportunities for everyone.

1. Our Commitment

We strive to make our website accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA). This includes:

Alt text for images

Keyboard navigability

High contrast for readability

Screen reader compatibility

2. Continuous Improvement

We regularly audit our site and welcome feedback from users to help us improve accessibility.

3. Need Assistance?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or require materials in an alternative format, please reach out:

📧 turkanachildrenorg@gmail.com

📞 +254 721 242 787

We are committed to resolving any accessibility concerns promptly and respectfully.

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