Nairobi Family Support Services
Nairobi Family Support Services (NFSS), established in 1982 by Action Aid Kenya and registered as an NGO in 1996, supports families of children with disabilities in Nairobi slums (Kibera, Mukuru, Kawangware, Korogosho).
Our dream is for all children with disabilities to reach their full potential as inclusive members of society.
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What We Do
Community-Based Rehabilitation
Nairobi Family Support Services runs a CBR program in Kibera and Waithaka Clinics, involving community and family members in the rehabilitation process of children with disabilities.
Assistive Devices
NFSS provides assistive devices like wheelchairs, special seats, KAFOs, AFOs, and splints for children with disabilities. We support corrective surgeries and refer children to AIC Kijabe for procedures.
Epilepsy Outreach Clinic
In partnership with ANDREF, thanks to Mrs. Marieke Ruberti and Dr. Oluoch Olunya for providing anti-epidemic drugs to over 500 children and youths in our Kibera and Waithaka clinics.
Making a Difference……..
Alone, little; together, more!……
Assistive devices
150+
More than 150 children with disabilities have benefited from wheelchairs, special seats, KAFOs, AFOs, splints, and other appliances that have improved their mobility at home and in school.
Corrective Surgeries
50+
Over 50 corrective surgeries have been done. This includes hydrocephalus,spina bifida, club foot, abnormal muscle tone, reflex irregularity, orthopedic surgeries, and cleft lip, and palate among others.
Epileptic Outreach Clinic
500+
Thanks to Mrs. Marieke Ruberti and Dr. Oluoch Olunya for providing anti-epidemic drugs to over 500 children and youths in our Kibera and Waithaka clinics.
Our Partners
Our Team
Project Coordinator
Hannah Mwangi
Project Accountant
Board Chair
Jesse Wainaina
Board Secretary
Parents’ Testimonials
Nairobi Family Support Services has helped my child since she was 1 year. My child had cerebral palsy and could not walk independently. They have seen her through primary to secondary now she is in college. She attended therapy clinic for more than 10 years. They provided her with a wheelchair that has improved her mobility at home and in school. I have hope that she will be a responsible citizen despite her disability. God bless NFSS
Janet Wanza–Parent
I have been getting epileptic drugs for my son Cornellius who is now 20 Years from NFSS. The drugs have helped a lot. He no longer has convulsions or fits. Thanks to ANDREF through NFSS for ensuring that my son does not lack drugs
Elizabeth Sakwa-Parent