Friends of Githima Special School

Friends of Githima Special School Githima creates spaces and opportunities for children with special needs to learn, grow, and belong.

We champion inclusion and equal access to education for every child, celebrating their unique potential. 🌟 Githima: Embracing Uniqueness 🌟
At Githima, we believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. Our mission is to advocate for children with special needs, ensuring they are included in every space — from classrooms to community life. We work to create equal access to educationa

l resources, opportunities, and experiences that help each child thrive. Because when we embrace uniqueness, we build a more compassionate and inclusive world. 💛

Learn more or join the movement at 👉 githima.com

We Are Building for Children We Haven’t Met Yet.Much of what we do today will serve children we do not yet know.They are...
10/03/2026

We Are Building for Children We Haven’t Met Yet.

Much of what we do today will serve children we do not yet know.

They are not on our current lists.
Their families have not reached out.
Their stories are still unfolding somewhere in this community.

And yet, we build.

We build classrooms that will accommodate mobility aids.
We design spaces that reduce sensory overwhelm.
We think through staffing, training, and sustainability.
We prepare systems that will outlive individual emergencies.

Because responsible requires foresight.

It is easy to respond when a need is visible.
It takes vision to prepare before the need arrives.

Githima Special School is not only for the children we currently support.
It is for the child who will be born next year.
For the family who will receive a diagnosis they did not expect.
For the caregiver who will search quietly for a place that understands.

Our work is rooted in this belief:
Every child deserves dignity, preparation, and opportunity — even before we know their name.

That is the kind of future we are building toward.

And that is why we build carefully.

For more information about Githima Project and how you can support this cause, visit www.githima.com

Words shape how we see people.In our work, we are intentional about saying “a child with a disability” rather than “a di...
17/02/2026

Words shape how we see people.

In our work, we are intentional about saying “a child with a disability” rather than “a disabled child.”

Why does this matter?

Because a child is a child first.

Disability is one part of their experience—it does not define their identity, their potential, or their worth.

When language puts the condition before the person, it subtly reduces someone to a diagnosis. Over time, that shapes attitudes, expectations, and even opportunities.

Person-first language reminds us that:

- Children are not their medical reports
- Families are not their struggles
- Individuals are not their limitations

They are sons and daughters. Learners. Dreamers. Citizens. Image-bearers. Human beings.

This may seem small—but in disability work, small shifts in language create large shifts in culture.

At Githima, dignity begins with how we speak—and how we speak shapes how we serve.

This week, we mourn the loss of a grandmother, a teacher, and a truly warm soul - Mrs. Mary Wairimu Kinyungu.During one ...
16/02/2026

This week, we mourn the loss of a grandmother, a teacher, and a truly warm soul - Mrs. Mary Wairimu Kinyungu.

During one of our home visits last year, we had the privilege of spending a day with her and her family. She welcomed us with kindness, grace, and a quiet strength that left a lasting impression on our hearts.

Beyond being the mother of one of our beneficiaries, she was also a teacher to our Director, Mary Waturi Kiriaku, during her early years of education—a reminder of how lives intertwine and how impact carries forward in ways we may never fully see.

Her love for her family, her dedication as an educator, and the warmth she extended to everyone around her will not be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. May they find comfort in cherished memories, strength in community, and peace in knowing her life touched many.

We stand with you in this moment of loss.

Quiet Miracles: Supporting 20 FamiliesSome of the most meaningful work happens far from the spotlight.Throughout 2025, G...
08/02/2026

Quiet Miracles: Supporting 20 Families

Some of the most meaningful work happens far from the spotlight.

Throughout 2025, Githima Project extended direct, practical support to 20 children and young adults with disabilities, helping families meet essential needs such as:

- Education costs
- Medication and caregiving supplies, including diapers
- Daily meals and basic household support

One child is currently on a long path toward corrective surgery in India.
Others are navigating life with cerebral palsy, autism, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, rheumatic heart disease with neurological complications, paraplegia, and combined physical and cognitive challenges.

The financial support may seem small on paper, but its Impact is deeply significant and impactful. At the right moment, timely assistance can mean continued schooling, stabilized health, or simply the relief a caregiver needs to keep going.

This is what 'Embracing Uniqueness' looks like beyond words—not only preparing to open a school, but walking alongside these families long before classrooms are filled.

For more information on how you can be part of this impactful journey, visit: https://www.githima.com.

A New Beginning for Githima Special School.Last month marked a beautiful milestone for us.During our second-intake since...
05/02/2026

A New Beginning for Githima Special School.

Last month marked a beautiful milestone for us.
During our second-intake since the establishment of Githima Project, we were deeply blessed to finally meet and share a meal with all our beneficiaries - children and persons with disabilities, their parents, alongside our Director, Mary Waturi Kiriaku, Program Coordinator, Wanjiku Kinyua and Githima Project committee members.

Holding the Certificate of Registration for Githima Special School was a profoundly humbling and joyful moment. It reminded us of the responsibility entrusted to us, the grace that has carried us through this foundational journey, and the meaningful impact we are committed to creating within this community.

This is only the beginning. We move forward with gratitude, faith, and a renewed commitment to serve children and persons with disabilities with dignity, care, and hope.

Thank you to every partner, supporter, and well-wisher walking this journey with us. Your belief makes this work possible.

For more information about how you can support this journey, visit www.githima.com.


https://githima.com/ The Githima website is now complete updated with the whole journey captured. Be sure scroll all the...
04/02/2026

https://githima.com/ The Githima website is now complete updated with the whole journey captured. Be sure scroll all the way to the bottom and click the button on more images. We have also updated to current events and a new blog tab with our first blog post. Stone by stone, we watched an open, vulnerable field slowly wrap itself in a strong perimeter wall, metal gate, power, and water. This is the story of neighbors, donors, and dusty workdays turning raw land into a safe, ready home for children with disabilities.

Where it all started!
12/11/2025

Where it all started!

12/11/2025

Getting ready for the Walk

23/09/2025

The Githima Project thus far. A Journey of Faith and Grit. Thank you very much Joseph Gathitu and Waturi Johnson for your tireless leadership.

30/12/2024

What an impactful journey it's been!

From heartfelt blessings to mindful interactions, meaningful relationships and unforgettable moments—we did it all! 😍 Watching this recap feels like reliving the magic of Githima, and honestly, we’re still catching our breath from all the excitement!

We’re absolutely thrilled to have created these beautiful memories together. Thank you for showing up, spreading the awareness, and making every second count in a mindful way. 💛You're a HERO!

Now, sit back, press play, and let’s soak in the joy one more time—because moments like these are worth celebrating again and again! đŸ„ł

23/12/2024

Dear friends,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.

Thank you for supporting Friends of Githima Special School this year, we look forward to a year of renewed relationships, partnerships and purpose driven manifestations.

Warm regards,
From the Directors and Friends of Githima Special School.
Dr. Rev. Kasisi KĩriakƩ Wa Kĩnyua and Mrs. Waturi Johnson

23/12/2024

About Githima Project,

Githima Project is an Initiative focused on disability service, education and child care service ~ Embracing Uniqueness, Nurturing Growth.

At Githima Project, we embrace uniqueness through advocacy and creating spaces where persons with mental and physical disabilities can reach their milestones safely. Where they can access available resources and thrive in community.

Our mission is to join others who believe that the needs of children living with special needs should be ingrained into the fabric of communities and create spaces and activities that are inclusive, nurturing and safe for them. Githima Special School is at the centre of this mission.

With your support and that of the Friends of Githima Special School, this vision is truly within reach. Together, we find strength in unity. As Mattie Stepanek beautifully said, "When there's teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved."

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