Beyond stigma: a mother’s fight for children with autism

In Kenya, where stigma still leads some families to hide their children, Margaret Njeri is building a future where every child with autism is seen, supported and included.

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After becoming a mother to a child with autism, Njeri pushed through uncertainty and created a safe space for other families. To support parents like them, Njeri founded TAFI, the Autism International Center, named after her daughter.

The World Health Organization estimates that one in every 100 children is on the autism spectrum. Beyond the diagnosis, many face a second barrier: stigma.

In Kenya, some families still hide their children out of fear and misunderstanding.

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