Maria Omare

Biography

Maria Omare is a passionate disability inclusion advocate and the Founder & Executive Director of TAF, dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth with disabilities. With 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, she excels in strategic development, fundraising, and advocacy for disability-inclusive initiatives. She has led key projects in inclusive education, early childhood care, and sexual and reproductive health rights for women and girls with disabilities. Maria’s impactful work has earned her multiple awards for advancing disability-inclusive development in Kenya. She serves as Vice-Chair of the African Disability Collaboration and sits on the boards of Able Child Africa and Amplify Girls. Recognized for her leadership in social change, she was honored by Michelle Obama as one of Red Magazine UK’s 25 Visionaries to Watch.