Our Founder
Martin Kilavi
Founder & Executive Director
A visionary advocate, disability rights champion, and founder of Auschidys Disability Africa — leading the charge for inclusive education, healthcare, and livelihoods across Kenya since 2018.
Martin Kilavi
Founder and Executive Director of Auschidys Disability Africa — disability rights champion since 2018.
900+
Initiatives led
1,000+
Lives empowered
15+
Awards received
2018
Year Auschidys founded
Biography
A Life Dedicated to
Disability Inclusion
Martin Kilavi is a visionary advocate and founder of Auschidys Disability Africa, leading the charge for disability inclusion across Kenya and beyond. As a father of children with disabilities, Martin combines deep personal insight with strategic leadership — turning family challenges into systemic opportunities that empower thousands of individuals, families, and communities.
Through innovative programmes in inclusive education, skills development, healthcare, and social inclusion, Martin has empowered thousands of people with disabilities to overcome barriers and participate fully in society. He developed the pioneering DIET (Disability Inclusive and Equity Training) curriculum — now the backbone of Auschidys's approach across all five programme pillars.
Martin also serves on the National Inter-Agency Disability Advisory Committee (NIADAC), contributing to national policies that ensure the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Kenya. His work has earned over 15 national and international awards.
Leading Since
2018
Global Framework
UN Sustainable Development Goals Alignment
Every Auschidys programme is designed to advance specific UN SDGs — making our work attractive to international institutional funders and development organisations.
Good Health & Well-Being
Community health outreaches, SHA registration, therapy access for all PWDs.
Quality Education
DIET training, inclusive classrooms, bursaries and assistive devices for CWDs.
Decent Work & Growth
Vocational skills, internships, table banking and entrepreneurship for youth PWDs.
Reduced Inequalities
Advocacy, awareness campaigns, and policy engagement to remove systemic barriers.
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