July 2025

Mishi’s Story: Health Through the Power of Advocacy

by Kathleen Hehn

  • Posted on July 22, 2025

Oftentimes, due to stigma in low- and middle- income countries that view disabilities as the result of a curse, children with disabilities are more likely to be denied the safe and accessible healthcare they deserve. According to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities are three times more likely to be denied healthcare and four…



Empowering Community Health Promoters to Challenge Disability Stigma in Kenya

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on July 17, 2025

Across the globe, more than one billion people, about 16% of the world’s population, are living with a disability. Yet children with disabilities remain among the most excluded and discriminated against. In many communities, harmful beliefs and misconceptions lead to stigma, neglect, and even violence against these children. Kupenda for the Children is working to…



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