Projects

A look at the initiatives DEF is running and has run across our focus areas.

Ongoing

School Outreach & Inclusion Visits

Inclusive education

DEF visits schools such as Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School to donate basic needs items, support vulnerable learners, and raise community awareness on the rights and potential of persons with disabilities.

Ongoing

TENDA WEMA INITIATIVE

Community awareness

Tenda Wema Initiative is an initiative by Disabled Enlightment Foundation (DEF) aimed at promoting the rights, talents, and opportunities of children with disabilities through sports, education, and awareness. Join us in changing a child’s life. Donate today and help create opportunities, hope, and smiles for children with disabilities.

Ongoing

Digital Skills for Independence

Accessible technology and innovation

In partnership with Siloam International (South Korea), DEF trained blind students at the University of Dar es Salaam in assistive technologies including the BrailleSense device and computer skills — building digital literacy, independent learning, and access to education.

Pilot

Women with Disabilities Economic Circle

Gender and disability inclusion

Savings groups and entrepreneurship mentoring for women with disabilities.

Ongoing

Policy Advocacy Roundtables

Research and policy advocacy

Bringing policymakers and the disability community together to strengthen protective legislation.