Five-Year Strategic Plan for Kisumu Disabled Self-Help Group (KIDSEG)
This plan ensures that KIDSEG achieves its mission and vision through focused, sustainable action steps while emphasizing community partnership and measurable impact.
Mission Statement:
KIDSEG aims to empower girls and women with disabilities across Western Kenya to reach their full potential through improved health, education, and economic participation.
Vision:
We envision communities where every girl and woman, regardless of ability, enjoys equal rights, respect, and access to essential services for wellbeing.
Strategic Goals and Initiatives
Goal 1: Promote Equal Access to Health and Reproductive Rights
Initiative 1.1: Conduct awareness campaigns to educate communities on the health and reproductive rights of disabled women and girls.
Timeline: Year 1-2
Responsible Parties: Health and Advocacy Coordinators
Measurable Outcomes: 20% increase in awareness among community members; reduced incidence of discrimination cases in healthcare settings.
Initiative 1.2: Develop partnerships with healthcare providers to offer accessible and inclusive health services.
Timeline: Year 1-5
Responsible Parties: Partnership Coordinator
Measurable Outcomes: Partner with at least 10 health facilities and establish clear policies on disability inclusion.
Goal 2: Strengthen Health Knowledge and Self-Advocacy Skills
Initiative 2.1: Establish peer-led workshops on health rights and self-advocacy for women and girls with disabilities.
Timeline: Year 1-3
Responsible Parties: Program Coordinator, Peer Leaders
Measurable Outcomes: Trained 300 participants by end of Year 3, with at least 75% demonstrating knowledge of health rights.
Initiative 2.2: Create resource materials on reproductive health and distribute through community health workers.
Timeline: Year 2-4
Responsible Parties: Content Development Team
Measurable Outcomes: Distribute materials to 2,000 individuals by Year 4; secure health workers’ collaboration.
Goal 3: Foster Economic Inclusion and Independence
Initiative 3.1: Develop vocational training programs in partnership with local businesses to promote skill development.
Timeline: Year 1-5
Responsible Parties: Economic Development Officer
Measurable Outcomes: Enroll 100 women annually in vocational training programs, with 50% entering employment or entrepreneurship.
Initiative 3.2: Establish savings and lending groups to support small-scale businesses led by women with disabilities.
Timeline: Year 2-5
Responsible Parties: Savings Group Coordinator
Measurable Outcomes: Form 10 groups with 15 members each; increase average group savings by 30% annually.
Goal 4: Advocate for Policy Change
Initiative 4.1: Partner with advocacy organizations to promote accessible and affordable healthcare policies.
Timeline: Year 1-5
Responsible Parties: Advocacy Manager
Measurable Outcomes: Draft policy recommendations by Year 2; secure support from 3 county representatives.
Initiative 4.2: Conduct regular forums with policymakers to highlight the unique needs of women with disabilities.
Timeline: Biannual (Years 1-5)
Responsible Parties: Advocacy and Policy Teams
Measurable Outcomes: Organize 10 forums, with participation from key county health officials.
Goal 5: Cultivate Gender/Disability-Responsive Health Practices
Initiative 5.1: Develop and pilot an evidence-based training program for county healthcare providers.
Timeline: Year 3-5
Responsible Parties: Training Coordinator, Research Team
Measurable Outcomes: Train 50 healthcare providers in responsive practices; 80% adoption rate of new practices post-training.
Initiative 5.2: Conduct evaluation studies on implemented models to assess effectiveness and scalability.
Timeline: Year 4-5
Responsible Parties: Research and Evaluation Team
Measurable Outcomes: Publish findings, gain commitment for expansion from at least two additional counties.
Evaluation and Monitoring
Annual Reviews
Conduct annual assessments on all initiatives and adjust targets as necessary.
Develop a quarterly report structure for tracking progress and engaging stakeholders in continuous improvement efforts.
Outcome Evaluation
Year 5: Conduct an extensive program evaluation to assess overall impact, identify successful strategies, and prepare for future expansion based on lessons learned.