Beauty Out of Mire Trust (BOOM Trust) is a non-profit organization based in Kenya, whose mission is to promote inclusion, empowerment, and opportunities for individuals with Neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Our Target: Children and Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and their Ecosystems.
We aim to enable individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders to achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. We run programs to provide education and training to individuals with NDDs, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to start businesses and engage in income-generating activities. By doing so, BOOM Trust promotes economic empowerment and independence.
BOOM Trust also works to raise public awareness and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. The organization collaborates with other stakeholders to promote policy reforms aimed at breaking down barriers to inclusion and promoting the full integration of people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders into society.
Overall, BOOM Trust’s mission is to bring about positive and enduring changes in the lives of individuals with disabilities by promoting social inclusion, economic empowerment, and community engagement.
We are committed to championing all beauty, living with courage, and standing fearlessly together to celebrate our differences as we build a community where diversity is expected, self-expression is honored, and all are welcomed and included.
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Ecosystems improve the well-being of their members when all members contribute to the social, educational, environmental, and spiritual formation process regardless of physical, emotional, mental, and neurological status, and hence I advocate for the societal model of disability, championing all beauty, living with courage, and standing fearlessly together to celebrate our differences as we build a community where diversity is expected, self-expression is honored, and all are welcomed and included.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) are a group of conditions that affect brain function and development, typically manifesting in early childhood. They often impact areas like cognitive functioning, motor skills, communication, and behavior.
These examples showcase the broad range of NDDs, all of which can significantly impact an individual’s ability to learn and function in daily life. Special education and tailored support strategies are crucial for individuals with NDDs to reach their potential.
Here are some common examples of NDDs
Characterized by challenges with social communication, repetitive behaviors, and a range of other symptoms. People with ASD may have varying abilities in terms of intellectual function and language.
A group of disorders affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. It is caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before or during birth.
A disorder that affects attention, self-regulation, and impulse control. ADHD often leads to difficulties in focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
These involve below-average intellectual function and limitations in daily living skills. Individuals with intellectual disabilities may struggle with communication, self-care, and social interaction.
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, leading to developmental delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
Affects the ability to understand or use language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. Dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dysgraphia (writing difficulties), and dyscalculia (math difficulties) are common types.
Sometimes referred to as dyspraxia, DCD affects motor coordination, making it difficult to perform tasks like writing, tying shoes, or using scissors.
A disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
A group of conditions that occur in a person whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy, leading to developmental, physical, and cognitive impairments.
A genetic condition leading to intellectual disability, behavioral challenges, and physical traits. It is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.
People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.
Each of these symptoms runs the scale from mild to severe (Carmosino 2019).
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood involving the central nervous system.
It is a heterogeneous group of clinical syndromes that describe a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture causing activity limitation, which are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain (Donald et al. 2014).
Cerebral means having to do with the brain.
Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.
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developmental delay and intellectual disability and inspire safe and supportive
environments that support learning and positive outcomes.
Rev. Dr. Phidel A. Baraza (Ph.D.) Rev. Dr. Phidel A. Baraza (Ph.D.) A Disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities
Rev. Dr. Phidel A. Baraza (Ph.D.) Rev. Dr. Phidel A. Baraza (Ph.D.) We are all different. It is what makes us unique and interesting human beings. Some differences are obvious, such as our height, the color of our hair, or the size of our nose.
Other features are not so readily discernible, such as our reading ability or political affiliation. Of course, some characteristics are more important than others. Greater significance is generally attached to intellectual ability than to shoe size.
Rev. Dr. Phidel A. Baraza (Ph.D.) 
Founder Trustee
Dr. Phidel Adah Baraza is a thought leader and advocate for individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs).
She is the Founder of the Beauty Out Of Mire Trust (BOOM Trust), a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive environments for people with NDDs.
With a PhD in Education, Dr. Baraza is deeply involved in research and advocacy, focusing on empowering families, educators, and caregivers to support children with NDDs.
She is also the IWTT Honorary Ambassador for African Children and Youth with NDDs, working tirelessly to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and holistic development in education and beyond.
Beauty out of Mire Trust aims at establishing “Safe and Supportive Environments” which are welcoming, and affirming environments for children living with Autism Spectrum/Cerebral Palsy, so they can thrive and positively contribute to the flourishing of educational, social, and spiritual domains of the society at large.
This will eventually enhance an inclusive community for all people. An inclusive society is one which enables, empowers and engages all persons within the community, regardless of ability.
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