Encouraging, empowering, and elevating
the lives of African Little People
in dire need of medical support and care.
Encouraging, empowering, and elevating the lives of African Little People in dire need of medical support & care.
Across Africa, Little People struggle with hardships most of the world will never know. Too often, they are left unseen and unheard in their own communities.
A child who needs a diagnosis to prevent continued and furthering issues related to their short stature has no informed doctors to call on. Teens who need corrective surgery may wait years – or more likely, never receive it. Adults struggle to access jobs and basic healthcare. Families are left alone, without information or support, carrying burdens that no one should carry in silence.
The Little People of Africa Foundation exists to confront this plight head-on.
Across Africa, Little People struggle with hardships most of the world will never know. Too often, they are left unseen and unheard in their own communities.
A child who needs a diagnosis to prevent continued and furthering issues related to their short stature has no informed doctors to call on. Teens who need corrective surgery may wait years – or more likely, never receive it. Adults struggle to access jobs and basic healthcare. Families are left alone, without information or support, carrying burdens that no one should carry in silence.
The Little People of Africa Foundation exists to confront this plight head-on.
Our mission is clear:
Bring Medical Support to the
Little People of Africa.
We:
Connect families to doctors
Fund surgeries and treatments
Subsidize training of African doctors
Provide mobility and accessibility aids
Advocate for policies that protect rights
and dignity of little people.
We bring solutions to a community that has long been awaiting solutions.
Our mission is clear:
Bring Medical Support to the Little People of Africa.
We:
Connect families to doctors
Fund surgeries and treatments
Subsidize training of African doctors
Provide mobility and accessibility aids
Advocate for policies that protect rights
and dignity of little people.
We bring solutions to a community that has long been awaiting solutions.
The need is urgent —
and the opportunity is real.
With your help, we can:
Replace invisibility with action
Convert neglect into care
Shift hardships with solutions
Provide immobility with mobility
Transform hopelessness with a
much better future
Your donation is not only compassion – it is survival, it is justice.
Thank you so much!
The need is urgent —
& the opportunity is real.
With your help, we can:
Replace invisibility with action
Convert neglect into care
Shift hardships with solutions
Provide immobility with mobility
Transform hopelessness with a
much better future
Your donation is not only compassion – it is survival, it is justice. Thank you so much!
Little People of Africa Need Care Now.
You can help!
Little People of Africa Need Care Now.
You can help!
Your generosity goes where it’s needed most – to urgent medical support and care for Little People in Africa.
Your generosity goes where it’s needed most – to urgent medical support and care for Little People in Africa.
The Short Statured Society of Kenya
For the past six years, The Short Statured Society of Kenya has proudly hosted annual meet-ups in Nairobi – gatherings that celebrate resilience, unity, and visibility. What began as a small initiative has grown into a powerful tradition, offering a safe space where individuals of short stature and their families can come together for encouragement, joy, and mutual support. These events provide not only much-needed social connection, but also platforms for media coverage that assist in raising public awareness of demeaning stereotypes across Kenya and beyond.
More than just a meeting.
Each annual event has become a vibrant festival of possibility! We offer:
Equal-opportunity sporting events & competitions
Motivational sessions
Community building
Social opportunities
Unforgettable camaraderie
These gatherings bring much hope and optimism to a community that is often isolated and alone. It helps remind participants – and the world – that size does not limit spirit, potential, or unity.
With every meet-up, The Short Statured Society of Kenya continues to inspire, uplift, and strengthen a movement for empowerment, dignity and inclusion across Africa.
Building on this success, the Little People of Africa Foundation was born —
expanding the vision beyond community events to life-changing medical impact. While the past Kenyan gatherings have provided vital social and emotional support, our greater mission is to bring experienced medical doctors from the United States to perform specialized surgeries for Little People in need across Africa. At the same time, we are committed to training local doctors in Kenya and neighboring countries, ensuring that medical expertise grows within the region.
What began as a celebration of unity in Nairobi has now become a continental movement to deliver dignity, health, and opportunity to Little People across Africa.
The Short Statured Society of Kenya
For the past six years, The Short Statured Society of Kenya has proudly hosted annual meet-ups in Nairobi – gatherings that celebrate resilience, unity, and visibility. What began as a small initiative has grown into a powerful tradition, offering a safe space where individuals of short stature and their families can come together for encouragement, joy, and mutual support. These events provide not only much-needed social connection, but also platforms for media coverage that assist in raising public awareness of demeaning stereotypes across Kenya and beyond.
More than just
a meeting.
Each annual event has become a vibrant festival of possibility! We offer:
Equal-opportunity sporting events & competitions
Motivational sessions
Community building
Social opportunities
Unforgettable camaraderie
These gatherings bring much hope and optimism to a community that is often isolated and alone. It helps remind participants – and the world – that size does not limit spirit, potential, or unity.
With every meet-up, The Short Statured Society of Kenya continues to inspire, uplift, and strengthen a movement for empowerment, dignity and inclusion across Africa.
Building on this success, the Little People of Africa Foundation was born – expanding the vision beyond community events to life-changing medical impact. While the past Kenyan gatherings have provided vital social and emotional support, our greater mission is to bring experienced medical doctors from the United States to perform specialized surgeries for Little People in need across Africa. At the same time, we are committed to training local doctors in Kenya and neighboring countries, ensuring that medical expertise grows within the region.
What began as a celebration of unity in Nairobi has now become a continental movement to deliver dignity, health, and opportunity to Little People across Africa.
Every celebration, every sport, every smile depends on support.
Help us sustain these life-changing events.
Every celebration, every sport, every smile depends on support.
Help us sustain these life-changing events.
Our Leadership
Joachim Wangui is the visionary founder of the Short Stature Society of Kenya and the Little People of Africa Foundation, organizations dedicated to inclusion, equality, empowerment, and bringing medical support to people living with dwarfism across Africa.
Driven by personal experience and a deep sense of justice, Joachim has worked tirelessly to create spaces where Little People in Africa can be seen, heard, and valued. Under his leadership, both organizations have become strong advocating platforms for disability rights, accessibility, and equal opportunity in education, employment, health and public life.
An accomplished actor, professional semi-truck driver, and popular social media influencer, (IG @katousis_trucking_), Joachim uses every platform to challenge stereotypes and prove that "determination knows no limits". Among his many amazing achievements, he gained US citizenship in 2023. A devoted father, Joachim draws inspiration from her curiosity and love as he continues to champion visibility, dignity, and empowerment for all.
Our Leadership
Joachim Wangui is the visionary founder of the Short Stature Society of Kenya and the Little People of Africa Foundation, organizations dedicated to inclusion, equality, empowerment, and bringing medical support to people living with dwarfism across Africa.
Driven by personal experience and a deep sense of justice, Joachim has worked tirelessly to create spaces where Little People in Africa can be seen, heard, and valued. Under his leadership, both organizations have become strong advocating platforms for disability rights, accessibility, and equal opportunity in education, employment, health and public life.
An accomplished actor, professional semi-truck driver, and popular social media influencer, (IG @katousis_trucking_), Joachim uses every platform to challenge stereotypes and prove that "determination knows no limits". Among his many amazing achievements, he gained US citizenship in 2023. A devoted father, Joachim draws inspiration from her curiosity and love as he continues to champion visibility, dignity, and empowerment for all.
Peggy O’Neill is the sheer definition of unstoppable! From the soaring height of 3'8", Peggy is an unforgettable keynote speaker and DEI corporate trainer. For 20+ years, she has supported businesses such as Chase Bank, Texaco, Lockheed Martin, FEMA and many others in building cultures of inclusion, resiliency, and empowerment.
Peggy has trained over 100,000 young students in anti-bullying and published a phone app for reducing stress and increasing happiness, called Tap For Joy. The author of six books, an empowerment coach, trauma therapist, and Peggy also hosts her own podcast “From Adversity to Awakening” providing practical tools to overcome challenges, no matter what.
Peggy’s outreach is now set on providing medical support for Little People in need in Africa. She celebrates her daily life in her hometown, Cleveland, Ohio.
Peggy O’Neill is the sheer definition of unstoppable! From the soaring height of 3'8", Peggy is an unforgettable keynote speaker and DEI corporate trainer. For 20+ years, she has supported businesses such as Chase Bank, Texaco, Lockheed Martin, FEMA and many others in building cultures of inclusion, resiliency, and empowerment.
Peggy has trained over 100,000 young students in anti-bullying and published a phone app for reducing stress & increasing happiness, called Tap For Joy. An empowerment coach, trauma therapist, the author of six books, and Peggy also hosts her own podcast “From Adversity to Awakening” providing practical tools to overcome challenges, no matter what.
Peggy’s outreach is now set on providing medical support for Little People in need in Africa. She celebrates her daily life in her hometown, Cleveland, Ohio.
Ruth Nzioka (aka Ruth Mueni - Miss Confidence) is a person of short stature living in Kenya, an accomplished runway and fashion model, and a passionate media professional dedicated to advocacy and inclusion. A dynamic disability rights champion, Ruth brings extensive experience in television, film, community engagement, and sports leadership.
Recognized nationally for her roles in health campaigns, inclusive storytelling, and public awareness, she is an award-winning performer, producer, actress, and host with a strong presence on both screen and stage. Honored with the Presidential Heroes Award in 2022, and other numerous accolades, Ruth continues to redefine beauty, promote peace, and empower people of short stature across Africa.
Ruth Nzioka (aka Ruth Mueni - Miss Confidence) is a person of short stature living in Kenya, an accomplished runway and fashion model, and a passionate media professional dedicated to advocacy and inclusion. A dynamic disability rights champion, Ruth brings extensive experience in television, film, community engagement, and sports leadership.
Recognized nationally for her roles in health campaigns, inclusive storytelling, and public awareness, she is an award-winning performer, producer, actress, and host with a strong presence on both screen and stage. Honored with the Presidential Heroes Award in 2022, and other numerous accolades, Ruth continues to redefine beauty, promote peace, and empower people of short stature across Africa.
Phillip Dawood is a devoted missionary and co-founder of The Short Stature Society of Kenya and the Little People of Africa Foundation. With a heart for service and faith, Phillip has dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel across different churches and communities.
Alongside his ministry work, he also serves in the medical field, combining compassion and care to uplift others both spiritually and physically. His commitment to empowering people living with dwarfism and sharing God’s love, continues to inspire many across Kenya and beyond.
Phillip Dawood is a devoted missionary and co-founder of The Short Stature Society of Kenya and the Little People of Africa Foundation. With a heart for service and faith, Phillip has dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel across different churches & communities.
Alongside his ministry work, he also serves in the medical field, combining compassion and care to uplift others both spiritually and physically. His commitment to empowering people living with dwarfism and sharing God’s love, continues to inspire many across Kenya and beyond.
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Little People of Africa Foundation
Advancing medical care, dignity, and empowerment for Little People across Africa.
©2025 Little People of Africa Foundation
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer
Little People of Africa Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in the United States. Our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is currently pending approval from the IRS.