Mental health is a universal human right that PWDs and their families need to access

Disability Rights & Empowerment Trust (DRET) is a non-profit organization established in Kenya under Laws of Kenya. The organization is committed to fostering a society that upholds justice and human dignity for all. Founded by a child rights advocate who also served as a Resident Magistrate, a Lecturer and in the Civil Society for many years.

DRET emerged from the founder’s (a person with disability) recognition that disability was often perceived through the lens of impairment rather than as a matter of human rights. This perspective led to rights violations, humiliation, stigma, and limited access to services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the country. Drawing from personal experiences as a child, youth, and professional, the founder identified inequalities and government policies that failed to address the needs of PWDs. These observations prompted the deliberate efforts that culminated in the formation of DRET, with an initial focus on promoting, enhancing, and protecting the rights of PWDs, particularly children and women.