May 2025

Hope Restored: How One Community Leader Transformed a Child’s Life

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 26, 2025

Kupenda for the Children uses a variety of tools to equip community leaders to support families impacted by disabilities in their midst. One of these tools is the Child Case Management mobile application, which allowsĀ  community leaders in low-income countries to identify and support Ā children with disabilities and their families and to offer community-based counseling,…



Steps of Understanding: Juda’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on May 20, 2025

One of the greatest impediments to supporting people with disabilities is the lack of understanding about their disability in the first place. In many low- and middle-income countries, communities attribute disability to witchcraft or a curse. That is why resources such as Kupenda’s Disability Guidebook are crucial for educating communities about the descriptions, medical causes…



Carlos sitting

Empowered to Empower: Carlos’ Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 8, 2025

Carlos, a 28-year-old man from Kenya, faced significant challenges. Diagnosed with brittle bone disease, his childhood was marked by frequent fractures, painful surgeries, and delayed school enrollment. His parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth, were unaware of his condition at first and struggled to provide the specialized care he needed. In addition, people in his community viewed…



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