Leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs, not beneficiaries of charity
Leprosy is curable, yet many people still live with preventable disability, hardship and isolation. IDEA Refaco Kenya Foundation is a membership-led organisation built on one principle: people with lived experience are best placed to shape the solutions.
Read our story →Persons affected by leprosy take part in planning, decisions, monitoring and evaluation across every programme.
Seven pillars, one integrated response
Medical treatment alone cannot break the cycle. Our work joins health, rights, income and learning.
Health and Well-being
Early diagnosis, timely treatment, disability prevention, rehabilitation and mental health support.
Human Rights and Inclusion
Ending stigma and discrimination, with legal protection and a seat at the decision-making table.
Economic Empowerment
Vocational training, social enterprises, financial literacy and market access.
Education and Child Development
Scholarships, school support, child protection and the Refaco Garden Learning Centre.
Youth Leadership and Skills
Technical, digital and entrepreneurial skills that lead to work and self-reliance.
Research and Innovation
Operational research, digital innovation and knowledge sharing that inform policy.
Climate-Resilient Communities
Sustainable livelihoods, clean water and sanitation, and stronger community resilience.
Explore all 11 programmes
From leprosy services to WASH and humanitarian response.
View programmes →From exclusion to inclusion, from dependence to self-reliance
Lived experience, professional delivery
- Led by persons affected by leprosy
- Strong partnerships with government and civil society
- Community-based implementation
- Transparent governance and financial accountability
- Evidence-driven programme design
- Safeguarding, gender equality and disability inclusion
Moments from our community
What is happening on the ground
Community health volunteers take early detection door to door
Trained volunteers are visiting households to spot early signs of leprosy, helping people get treated before disability sets in.
From stitches to steady income: women's tailoring group takes its first orders
Graduates of our tailoring and dressmaking initiative have started selling school uniforms and fabric goods in their local market.
Our leaders meet county officials
A dialogue forum brought lived-experience leaders and county officials together to discuss stigma and disability inclusion.
Breaking the Silence
Giving a voice to people affected by leprosy, on health, rights and inclusion.
Together, we can build a future without stigma
Whether you are an individual, company, donor, researcher or volunteer, your support helps people affected by leprosy live healthy, productive and dignified lives.