The Effectiveness of Peer Support Models in Inclusive Micro-Entrepreneurs Programmes in Kenya

This resource introduces peer support models as a practical way for persons with disabilities to connect, learn, and support each other. Peer groups create safe spaces where members share lived experiences, solve challenges, and build confidence. For individuals with deafblindness and other disabilities, these models strengthen communication, independence, and inclusion in daily life. Families, caregivers, and teachers also benefit by exchanging strategies for education, care, and advocacy.

Peer support is important because it reduces isolation, builds resilience, and promotes equality. It is low-cost, adaptable, and can be used in schools, homes, or community settings. Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), NGOs, and community leaders can adopt and sustain these models to empower individuals, strengthen family networks, and advocate for inclusive policies. When linked to wider programs like inclusive education, health, or vocational training, peer support becomes a powerful tool for lasting change.