My name is Shanice Kativi Wainaina, 25 years old. I am the Founder and Chairperson of a CommunityBased Organization (CBO) called Through Mi Eyes Organization. It is a foundation that seeks todetermine, develop and enhance the skills in children and young adult with special needs. We work with children with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Autism. I want everyone to see these childrenthrough my eyes and their own eyes that sees nothing but love and great possibilities. This is mypassion, my life and God’s purpose for me on this earth or so I believe. I am also a firm believer in everyone having great mental health and I am a huge advocate of this, this is the main challenge that weare overcoming in the lives of families with special needs. Together we can overcome this.“A life not lived for others, is not a life” – Mother Teresa.