Background Informationr
GCC was operationalized in 2019 by two youths with lived experience of disability with a vision of a dignified, inclusive society to empower individuals with disabilities, driven by their own experiences of overcoming challenges, stigma, and discrimination.
Recognizing the lack of focus on their needs, they established GCC as a safe space and talent leadership hub for youth with disabilities and their caregivers. Here, youth with disabilities develop skills, showcase their talents, and become leaders, irrespective of societal differences. to empower individuals with disabilities, driven by their own experiences of overcoming challenges, stigma, and discrimination.
They become independent, meaning they no longer rely on people/caregivers who abuse them, hence the reduction and end of gender-based violence. Today, GCC is a leading grassroots youth with disability leadership hub.
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Community Impact
What We Do At GCC
At Gifted Community Center (GCC), we mentor, educate, inform, empower, and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Since 2018, GCC has contributed to advancing inclusion of youth with disabilities through programs in health, community
and public education,
sustainable livelihoods, research, outreach, and advocacy.
OUR MISSION
Enhancing the socio-economic independence of youth with disabilities
and
their families in the informal settlements and colleges of Kenya.
OUR VISIOM
A dignified, inclusive society.
Motto: Leadership hub for and by youth with disabilities;
We mentor, inform, educate, empower, and advocate!
OUR IMPACT AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
01. Our Journey of Impactm
Through our sustainable initiatives, within 6 years, we have completed six research that inform our interventions; successfully implemented 20 projects, facilitated the establishment of 100 micro enterprises led by youth with disabilities and their caregivers, empowered 500 caregivers, influenced policies to include disability, directly impacted 5000 youth with disabilities and indirectly 10,000 persons with disabilities.
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GCC has given me the opportunity to explore and connect with meaningful opportunities that introduced me to networks that have contributed to my personal development. Thank you GCC
Currently working as Customer Experience Executive at one of the top technology companies in Kenya and Africa, I credit Gifted Community Center for equipping me with the self-confidence, networks and opportunities that have shaped my career and personal growth.
The GCC offered me an internship opportunity after a year of unsuccessful job search. I was exhausted by mjengo works and my life was in turmoil. The internship program has greatly increased my self-esteem, built a good networking, earn stipends for survival and advanced professionally.
Through my involvement with GCC, I have engaged with numerous organizations within the disability movement, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and building my confidence to advocate for their needs.
Thanks to the timeless effort of Gifted Community Center, I found a safe space to heal and grow. Their support not only equipped me with essential skills for photography but also restored my hope and belief in a brighter future. I'm forever grateful for the community they've built those uplift and empowers Persons with disabilities like me.
I am grateful to be part of GCC and the Hear Me, See Me project, where receiving a camera and capturing my perspective for the first time is a powerful reminder that my voice and vision matter.
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