The Problem

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Kenya is still widely misunderstood and stigmatized. For families in rural areas like Laikipia, access to essential services such as speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy is severely limited. Children are underserved. Parents are overwhelmed. Communities remain unequipped to support neurodiverse individuals. Without timely, structured intervention, these children risk falling through the cracks not because of their abilities, but because society lacks the systems to recognize and support them.

The Solution

Tumaini St. Thorlak Autism Centre provides a bold, compassionate response. Housed in a purpose-built facility just outside Nanyuki, the Centre offers comprehensive, affordable therapy services tailored to children on the autism spectrum. We employ and mentor local professionals, support families with training and counseling, and run awareness and outreach campaigns to educate the community. Tumaini is more than a therapy centre. It’s a sanctuary. A place where children are seen, celebrated, and supported. A space where caregivers find strength, and inclusion becomes a lived reality.

Why Now

The need has never been more urgent and the response has already begun. Our launch on June 2nd, 2025, drew hundreds of families, clergy, professionals, and community members, revealing an immense appetite for autism support and education in our region. The energy is here. The momentum is real. Now is the time to act.

Why Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri, with decades of trusted community service, leads this initiative. We are rooted in faith, grounded in professional care, and driven by community ownership. Our team includes speech therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, educators, and parents, people with both expertise and lived experience. This isn’t a top-down project. It’s a movement rising from within the community, for the community.

How We Sustain Ourselves

• Affordable therapy fees, adjusted through a sliding scale to ensure no family is turned away.
• Strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and Catholic health networks.
• Grants and donor support to fund infrastructure, staff training, and outreach programs.

Together, these streams allow us to serve the underserved while building long-term resilience.

Partnership Value

When you partner with Tumaini, you become a builder of futures. Your support creates access, restores dignity, and enables transformation. In return, you’ll receive brand visibility, co-branding opportunities, and regular impact reports showing where your contribution is making a difference. This isn’t just giving. It’s legacy work.