A society where every child with a disability is visible, counted, and supported by a government that prioritizes their rights.
#DontHideMe & Safe Surgical Aid (SSAID) deliver high-impact, community-driven programs that combine medical outreach, legal identity restoration, therapeutic support, caregiver empowerment, and policy advocacy to ensure children with developmental disabilities are seen, supported, and fully included.
The official launch of the #DontHideMe movement at a high-profile gathering in Nairobi. Families, advocates, government officials, and partners came together to sign a public declaration committing to acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. Impact: Marked the birth of a national campaign inspired by Najma Ahmed’s son Abdullahi. It established the movement’s core message — “From Silence to Visibility” — and laid the foundation for all subsequent medical camps and policy work.
Hosted at Garissa Special School in partnership with Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Dekow Barrow (MP Garissa Township), KISE, NCPWD, Northern Advocacy Organisation, and Boyne Healthcare. Key Stats & Highlights:
Held at Wajir Special School under the theme “No Longer Hidden: A Call to Serve Every Child”. Chief Guest: H.E. FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi, Governor of Wajir & Chairperson, Council of Governors. Fully funded by Hon. Adan Daud Mohamed (MP Wajir East). Key Stats:
Held at Mandera Special School for the Blind — the largest and most comprehensive camp to date. Key Stats:
Kwale Field & Fun Day – June 2025 Fundraising and family fun event targeting KSh 750,000 for infrastructure and therapeutic equipment at Kwale School of Mentally Handicapped.
Pwani School Sensory Room Upgrades – 2025 Targeted fundraising of KSh 300,000 to equip and upgrade sensory development rooms at Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged (Nyali, Mombasa).
Kilifi Water Wells Project – May 2024 Installed two vital community water wells to improve access to clean water for families of children with disabilities and surrounding villages.
Ramadan Iftar & Feeding Program – 2025 Fed 200 vulnerable families in Maji Ya Chumvi, combining dignity packages with awareness messaging.
National Terminology Reform – October 2025 Following SSAID’s formal letter to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education (11 September 2025), the Ministry issued a nationwide circular on 7 October 2025 (Ref: MOE.HQS/3/6/67) directing all schools and education offices to immediately replace stigmatizing terms such as “mentally handicapped” with respectful, person-first language: “Schools for Learners with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” All signage, records, and materials to be updated by 30 June 2026. This is a direct victory of the #DontHideMe campaign.
Ministry of Health High-Level Engagement – 3 February 2026 Principal Secretary for Public Health & Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, hosted a delegation led by Mohamed Dayow. Discussions focused on early identification, rehabilitation, therapy services, and referral pathways in underserved northern regions.
Serena Hotel Partners Dinner – 2025 High-profile gathering of Deputy Governors, Members of Parliament (Garissa, Mandera East, Wajir East), PSs, NCPWD CEO, and key partners to strengthen long-term collaboration and resource mobilization.
Every #DontHideMe program is built on the same belief: Disability does not define a person — it reveals their strength and resilience.
Together with our partners, we are turning visibility into opportunity, one child, one family, and one county at a time.
#DontHideMe — Seen. Supported. Celebrated.
Ready to partner or support the next campaign? Contact us at info@donthideme.org or +254 714 589 110.
The #DontHideMe movement was born from the personal experience of our founder, Najma Osman, a mother raising her son, Abdullahi, who has Down Syndrome. Inspired by his courage, Najma launched the campaign to move children from the shadows into a life of dignity and opportunity.
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