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Dyslexia Awareness
1 in 5
people has dyslexia — making it one of the most common learning differences worldwide.
80%
of children with reading difficulties have dyslexia as the root cause.
October
is Dyslexia Awareness Month — a time when DOK intensifies advocacy and outreach nationwide.
2010
was when DOK began its dyslexia awareness mission in Kenya — over a decade of impact.
Understanding Dyslexia
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language. It is not a sign of low intelligence, laziness, or poor parenting — it is simply a different way of processing information.
People with dyslexia often have remarkable strengths in creativity, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and big-picture thinking. With the right support, dyslexic individuals can and do excel academically, professionally, and personally.
- Many successful world leaders, artists, and innovators have dyslexia
- Early identification and support dramatically improve outcomes
- Dyslexia looks different in every person
- It runs in families and has a strong genetic component
- Dyslexia affects reading, writing, and spelling — not intelligence
Our Approach
How DOK Spreads Awareness
Public Campaigns
Annual campaigns including Dyslexia Awareness Month events, media features, and social media reaching millions of Kenyans.
Empowering Workplaces
Free and subsidised public workshops for parents, teachers, and community members — demystifying dyslexia in accessible language.
School Outreach
Visiting schools to deliver awareness talks, identify at-risk learners, and equip teachers with basic dyslexia knowledge.
Resource Production
Creating and distributing accessible guides, booklets, and digital content about dyslexia in English and Swahili.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Will You Join Us in Supporting Dyslexia Awareness Month?
Awareness is important, but real change happens when people take action.
Will you stand with us by partnering, sponsoring, joining our events, or helping spread the message? Your support can help create a world where every learner is understood, valued, and allowed to succeed.
Be part of the movement. Be part of the change. Support Dyslexia Awareness Month today.
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Ngong Hills Hike for Awareness & Tree Planting
Join us this October for our annual hike at the beautiful Ngong Hills. Walk, hike, trek, and plant a tree wherever you are to support awareness and create a brighter future for learners with dyslexia and other invisible learning difficulties.
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Light Red for Dyslexia Campaign and fundraising evening of impact
Be part of a powerful moment as Old Mutual Tower lights up in red to show solidarity, spark conversations, and shine a light on dyslexia awareness. Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, storytelling, and purpose as we raise support for teacher training, assessments, learning resources, and inclusive education programmes.
A community that grows together
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of DOK. From Nairobi to Mombasa, Kisumu to Eldoret — our team shows up every day with energy, empathy, and purpose. You’ll be joining a family that celebrates every milestone and supports every learner’s journey.