Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), in partnership with SHIVYAWATA and with support from the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully graduated the first cohorts of its Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Programs for youth with visual impairments in Tanzania. This pilot marks the introduction of KBTA’s Education-to-Employment model in Tanzania, building on its work to improve access to education and extending it into clear pathways for economic participation. Building...

A female OPD leader using a smartphone Across Kenya, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) are at the forefront of advancing inclusion, advocating for rights, and shaping policies that impact their communities. Yet, many OPDs continue to face systemic barriers: limited access to assistive technology, gaps in capacity, and constrained opportunities to influence decision-making spaces. At Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), we are working to change this. In partnership with the...

There are moments when progress becomes visible — not just in plans or promises, but in brick, mortar, and transformed lives. Our recent visit to Kibos Special Secondary School for the Visually Impaired was one such moment, as we proudly joined the school community to witness the launch and handover of a newly constructed two-storey modern building, comprising 12 fully furnished classrooms. Newly built 2-storey building with 12 modern classes This remarkable milestone was made possible...