Shine Epilepsy Support Organization

Unverified non-profit organisation


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Shine Epilepsy Support is a Non-Governmental Organization based in Nairobi, Kenya that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people (children, young people and adults) with epilepsy through information, education, advocacy, support services and research throughout Kenya.

Shine Epilepsy Support’s goal is to close the gap of the plight of people with epilepsy; improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; as well as to ensure together with their families have access to full life experiences.

Objectives
i) Task- shifting to a grass root level by training health care workers; this will improve access to better epilepsy care.
ii) To guarantee production of skilled workers with technical competencies.
iii) Raise awareness in the community to improve knowledge, reduce stigma and ensure suspected cases are referred to the clinics.
iv) Increase access to epilepsy information via phone services, mass media, awareness materials and publications

Website

http://www.shineepilepsysupport.org

Year established

2020

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

Participant in relevant networks

We are pleased to share that we are actively engaged in relevant networks that support our mission and enhance our capacity to collaborate effectively. Specifically, we are: Members of Epilepsy Alliance Africa Associate members of the National Epilepsy Co-ordination Committee, Kenya (NECCK) Associate members of the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) These affiliations help us stay aligned with regional and global best practices in epilepsy care, advocacy, and policy engagement.

Further information

About this organisation

Partnership types

Advocacy of global issues; Doing business with the poor; Standards and guidelines...show all (6)

Regions / countries / territories

Africa: Kenya

Global issues

Agriculture, aquaculture and forestry; Children, youth and family welfare; Disability...show all (9)

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Business sectors

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