Our Mission
Inclusion Unfolding—Africa is a newly launched organization working to build a future where every person, especially those too often excluded, has access to services, a voice in decisions, and the opportunity to thrive. We focus on sustainable, locally led solutions that empower marginalized African communities, particularly persons with disabilities and women and girls.
Our Vision
A future where marginalized voices shape the systems that serve them, building communities rooted in equity, access, and shared opportunity.
Our Story
We founded Inclusion Unfolding – Africa in April 2025, but our journey began long before that.
As seasoned international development professionals from Africa, America, and Europe, we united around a shared vision: that inclusive, community-led development isn’t just possible—it’s essential.
When global priorities shifted and longstanding programs ended, we saw both a challenge and an opportunity. Instead of stepping away, we chose to reimagine the work together.
With over 100 years of combined experience in Kenya, across Africa, and around the world, we launched Inclusion Unfolding – Africa to keep advancing the work we’ve always believed in.
What are People Saying?
…we will use our networks to enhance our knowledge on tax justice for women and people with disabilities. We will also use and build on the knowledge gained through our ongoing projects to support women – Practical Action Engaging Residents on Basic Insights on Taxation.
KEFEADO
I once believed my child was cursed and abandoned him out of fear. But a community session opened my eyes — disability isn’t a curse. I learned about support, inclusive schools, and met parents who gave me hope. I brought my child home and now proudly stand by his side, believing in his potential – Maasai community.
Parent
I can see again—and I can work again. This changed my life.
Program
participant
I have gained confidence in myself since I started working with KEFEADO as a volunteer and now as an employee. As a young woman, I’m breaking barriers and pushing my self-belief which has led to me being elected as a chair in National Agriculture Value Chain Development Program – Siaya County Chapter.
Elizabeth
Othuon
We didn’t have to move around much. We had accommodations, meals, and two class schedules to choose from. The afternoon slot worked best for me. After classes, we held peer discussions. Our sighted classmates would walk us through what we missed. That’s how we made it.
Dancan
Lanya
Through the EnableMe Kenya community, I got a scholarship to study software engineering online. They also helped me access training through CREA Institute. It’s been a huge boost.
Isaac
Kasyoka
Personal Stories
Esther Wambui
Courtesy of UDPK From Diagnosis to Direction: My Journey of…
Isaac Kasyoka
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Dancun Lanya
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Focus Areas
We partner with governments, NGOs, and companies to design and deliver inclusive, locally driven, and impact-focused solutions. Through consultancies and program partnerships we drive lasting change.
Disability Rights
We amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and support inclusive systems, services, and policies. We promote accessibility, challenge stigma, and advocate for full participation in society.
Women & Girls Empowerment
We dismantle barriers facing women and girls by advancing gender-responsive policies, supporting survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and addressing its causes, and promoting women-led solutions in education, leadership, justice, and economic opportunity.
These priorities shape every aspect of our work—from consultancies to program partnerships—driven by a common goal: building inclusive societies where everyone has access to opportunity, voice, and justice.
How We Work
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Inclusion in Action
What Your Investment Makes Possible
Where We Work
Why We Started in Kenya
We launched our work in Kenya—a country rich in diversity, innovation, and resilience, but still facing deep inequalities.
Many communities, especially persons with disabilities, women, and girls lack access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
We chose Kenya because:
Kenya is just the beginning—our vision reaches beyond its borders.
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Karen Exel (left), former Executive Director Harun Hassan of Kenya’s National Council for Persons with Disabilities (center), and Mitchell Oguna (right)
Karen Exel
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Mitchell Oguna
Co-Founder and Board Member
We’ve earned national recognition—including an Outstanding Partnership Award from Kenya’s National Council for Persons with Disabilities—because we do more than consult. We collaborate, we commit, and we deliver.
Our Team
Our team brings decades of experience in international development, disability rights, gender equity, combating gender-based violence, and community-driven programming. We include experts in program management for results, partnerships, procurement, finance, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and inclusive design—each bringing deep experience and a shared commitment to inclusive, locally led change.
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Donor Assurance
Your Trust, Our Responsibility
At Inclusion Unfolding – Africa, your donation drives change—and we honor that trust.