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Get to Know Dyslexia Organisation Kenya
Dyslexia Organisation Kenya (DOK) is a non-profit advancing awareness, identification, and support for people with dyslexia and other invisible learning difficulties. Inspired by lived parental experience, DOK promotes structured literacy, teacher training, early screening, and inclusive education advocacy. It also founded Rare Gem Talent School, a specialised and innovative centre supporting neurodivergent learners while demonstrating practical inclusive education models for schools and communities.
Our Mission
To identify, support, and advocate for individuals with dyslexia and other invisible learning difficulties through evidence-based literacy interventions, teacher capacity building, research, and community awareness, while advancing inclusive education systems across Kenya and Africa.
Our Vision
A society where every learner, including those with dyslexia and other invisible learning difficulties, is recognised, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential through inclusive education and equitable opportunities.
Our Values
We promote inclusion, equity, empowerment, integrity, and innovation by ensuring fair support, building capacity, using evidence-based approaches, and serving learners, families, teachers, and communities with transparency and ethical leadership.
learners directly supported at Rare Gem
Schools Reached
Teachers trained
Parents/community empowered
Assessments Conducted
Dyslexia Organization Kenya Statistics
Power of data to drive awareness and action
Awareness
- Reduce Frustration and Anxiety
- Increase Public Awareness
- Promote positive narratives and break myths around dyslexia
Education
- Accommodations and Modifications
- Promote positive narratives and break
- Promote appropriate teaching methods
- Promote Early Identification for early intervention
Education Eco-System
- Reduce inequalities in education experienced by learners with invisible learning difficulties
- Advocate for change in teaching approach
Sustainable Development Goals Alignment
DOK contributes directly to:
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Improving mental health and confidence for struggling learners.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: Ensuring inclusive education for learners with dyslexia.
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Addressing learning barriers for children with invisible disabilities.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Collaborating with universities, government, and international experts.
Partners of DOK
DOK collaborates with national and international partners, including:
These partnerships help strengthen training, research, and systemic change in inclusive education.
- Mount Kenya University
- National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)
- Global dyslexia advocacy organisations
- Kenya Institute of Special Education
- Strathmore University - eMsingi
- Local education stakeholders
Membership
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Catherine Mwadime
Dr. Esther Munyoro
Fanon Kariuki
Jackie
Mark Stoddart
Martin Ngugi
Maurine Kariuki
Nancy Munyi
Phyllis Munyi
