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Dyslexia Fanikisha Programme
About the Programme
Enabling Every Learner to Succeed
The Dyslexia Fanikisha Programme is DOK’s comprehensive, community-based initiative designed to provide structured, ongoing support for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties in Kenya.
Unlike one-off workshops, Fanikisha operates through sustained engagement — bringing together learners, parents, teachers, and specialists in a coordinated support network that addresses reading, self-esteem, and long-term educational outcomes.
The programme draws on internationally recognised, evidence-based approaches including Orton-Gillingham multisensory literacy techniques, adapted for the Kenyan educational context.
How It Works
Programme Components
Fanikisha takes a holistic approach — addressing not just the academic challenges of dyslexia, but the emotional and social dimensions too.
Structured Literacy Sessions
Evidence-based, multisensory literacy instruction designed specifically for dyslexic learners. Each session is tailored to the child’s unique learning profile.
Parent & Caregiver Training
Workshops that equip parents and caregivers with practical strategies to reinforce learning at home, building a consistent support environment.
Emotional & Social Support
Addressing the emotional wellbeing of learners through group sessions that build resilience, belonging, and a positive identity around dyslexia.
Progress Monitoring
Regular assessments track each learner’s growth, allowing the programme team to adapt interventions and celebrate milestones along the way.
Programme Outcomes
The Change We Create
Participation in the Fanikisha Programme has been linked to measurable improvements across academic, emotional, and social domains for children with dyslexia.
- Improved reading fluency and comprehension in dyslexic learners
- Increased confidence and self-esteem among participants
- Enhanced parental understanding of dyslexia support strategies
- Better school-home collaboration for each child's learning journey
- Reduced stigma in classrooms and community settings
- Access to structured literacy interventions proven to work
Who Can Join
Is Fanikisha Right for You?
Fanikisha takes a holistic approach — addressing not just the academic challenges of dyslexia, but the emotional and social dimensions too.
Learners
Children aged 6–18 who have been assessed or are suspected to have dyslexia or reading difficulties.
Parents & Families
Caregivers who want to better understand and actively support their child’s literacy journey.
Schools & Teachers
Educators seeking structured dyslexia-informed teaching strategies for their classrooms.