Latest from Beyond 47
Stories from the field, community milestones, and updates on our work across Africa.
Aspire to Include: Celebrating Global Inclusion Week at Kivukoni International School
During Global Inclusion Week, Kivukoni International School explored what it means to help every child belong and take part. Head of Inclusion David Mungoma shares how the school supports different learning needs, encourages students to include one another, and works to remove barriers across its community.
Is your child ready for the new school term? Is their school ready for them?
As a new school term begins, parents of children with Down syndrome may wonder whether their child is ready for the learning ahead. But we should also ask whether schools are ready to support them. By understanding each child’s strengths and learning style, and by working together, parents and teachers can create meaningful opportunities for every child to learn and progress.
Using Technology and AI to Open More Doors to Literacy
Technology has the power to transform education when it is designed around children, not the other way around. At Beyond 47, we are proud to support local schools in using Wingu Soma, an innovative literacy platform that combines evidence-based teaching with technology and AI to help every child build confidence, develop literacy skills and learn at their own pace.
More Than a Story: Liz Kabuage on Creating the Huru & Maya Series
Stories have the power to shape how children see themselves and the people around them. In this feature, Liz Kabuage reflects on the journey behind Huru & Maya – A New Friend, the growing collection of Huru & Maya resources, and her vision for helping raise a generation that embraces friendship, understanding and inclusion.
The Superpower I Wish I Had
"If you could have one superpower, what would it be?" When my daughter asked me that simple question, I didn't expect it to become a conversation about time, the future, and the hopes we hold for our children. As the parent of a son with Down syndrome, it left me reflecting on a different kind of superpower: the ability to shape tomorrow through the choices we make today.
Why Every Child Deserves to See Disability in the Books They Read
When books reflect the diversity of the real world, they help children develop empathy, kindness and a sense of belonging. Through stories like Huru & Maya – A New Friend, we can spark meaningful conversations about friendship, inclusion, and the simple truth that every child deserves to see themselves and others represented in the pages of a book.
What Children Taught Us During Our World Book Day Reading Sessions
Strengthening Disability Outreach in Kilifi Through Collaboration with NCPWD
Beyond 47 recently met with Mr Mathias Tsuma, Chair of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in Kilifi County, to explore collaboration on grassroots disability outreach and awareness initiatives.
Beyond 47 Launches Teacher Training Programme in Kenya
A new initiative will equip 500 Kenyan teachers with the skills to support students with Down syndrome in mainstream classrooms.
World Down Syndrome Day 2024: Recapping Our Events Across Africa
On 21 March, the Down Syndrome community in Kilifi, Kenya came together to celebrate, advocate, and connect.