Faith Njahira Wangari

Faith Njahira Wangari has over two years’ experience in various fields in the disability sector, and special education in particular. Currently, Faith Njahira Wangari is a coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Society in Kenya, where she engages with people with muscular dystrophy, their families, as well as other stakeholders in the disability movement over issues of rights and the inclusion of persons with rare disabling conditions. She also works in an international aid organization to promote the dignity and fundamental rights of persons with disabilities. Faith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education and is trained as a functional and educational assessor for various disabilities. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue her work in disability advocacy with a focus on the inclusion of people with muscular dystrophy, rare conditions, and disabilities in health and education.