Support Travel & Give: Kenya Aide & Workshop

Hello, and welcome to our GoFundMe campaign! We are raising a total of $23,600 to fund programming for 2024.

Travel & GIVE is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; Our mission is to improve the quality of life of youth, ages birth-21, with speech, learning, mental, and physical disabilities through direct services, advocacy, and training-based service projects. For the past 6 years, we have been working to dispel the stigmas around people living with disabilities, and provide access to quality therapeutic services for underdeveloped communities, through our Telehealth program, and in-country workshops!

Goal 1: We are seeking to raise $3,600 to cover the 2024 salary of a therapy aide in Nairobi, Kenya.

Why is this important?

In March 2023, Travel & GIVE introduced its Telehealth program, marking a significant milestone in our mission to support individuals with disabilities. Through this initiative, we established a partnership with the Almasi School in Nairobi, Kenya led by Sophia Musyoka. This school stands out as one of the few schools with a specialized special education and inclusive program.

Within the framework of the Telehealth program, we have licensed speech-pathologists overseeing our dedicated therapy aide, Catherine Njeru, who has a background in Psychology and is based in Nairobi. Catherine conducts weekly visits to the school, where she delivers individualized communication therapy to a group of 10 students. These therapy sessions are carried out under the expert supervision of a Travel & GIVE licensed speech-pathologist, and led by our Speech-Pathologist Team Lead, Tamara Easley.

How your donation will help

- Cover the 2024 salary of the therapy aide

- Continue to provide therapy services free of charge for 10 children with disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, and expressive/receptive language disorders

- These students will have access to quality therapy to help them reach their communication goals!

Goal 2: Funding in-country workshop (EmpowerED workshop)

We are also raising $20,000 to offset the financial burden (50%) for a group of volunteers to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, in 2024.

Why is this important?

Our in-country workshops involve Travel & GIVE professional volunteers who come with diverse backgrounds in special education, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and mental health. Our volunteers facilitate in-person workshops with topics such as special education, the creation of inclusive environments for individuals with developmental delays, and strategies to identify and implement within classroom settings. These workshops are designed for parents, teachers, therapists, and community leaders, and are made possible through collaboration with our partner organizations.

TAG volunteers provide information and services that are not readily available to the individuals in these regions.

**How your donation will help:**

- Lessen financial burden to our GIVE volunteers by covering 50% of the travel and workshop costs

- Provide invaluable training and education to our partner organizations

Your Support Matters:

Every dollar you donate goes a long way in supporting our mission. Everyone deserves access to quality therapeutic services and our knowledgeable volunteers are making a significant difference by facilitating workshops. By contributing to our campaign, you become a part of this impactful journey, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

Please consider making a donation today and sharing this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need and empower volunteers to create positive change in Nairobi, Kenya.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to make a difference!