2025

World Cerebral Palsy Day Spotlight: From Barriers to Beauty Therapy

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on October 5, 2025

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we acknowledge the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide and celebrate the stories of children and young adults, like Stella, who are thriving through partnerships with Kupenda for the Children. Stella’s cerebral palsy, a brain disorder that affects physical movement, began at birth, causing her to walk with…



Welcoming Kupenda to Duxbury: Advancing Inclusion & Accessibility Together

by Jessica Charles Abrams

Last week, I had the honor of hosting aĀ Kupenda gathering at my home in Duxbury. Having moved to this community just four years ago, it has been an incredible privilege to become part of a town so welcoming to efforts that advance inclusion and accessibility. The evening enabled me to introduceĀ Kupenda’s CEO and founder, Cynthia…



DFA & Kupenda Listen to Community Members to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion in Duxbury

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on October 3, 2025

Yesterday,Ā Duxbury for All (DFA)Ā andĀ Kupenda for the ChildrenĀ hosted a community listening session to better understand the needs of people with disabilities in Duxbury, focusing on bothĀ inclusion and accessibility. These sessions are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that everyone in the community can fully participate in town life. Among the participants wasĀ Eric Nightingale (26), pictured…



A New Dormitory at Timboni Special School: A Win for Inclusion

by Veronicah Kuria

  • Posted on September 16, 2025

Written by Veronicah Kuria — Communications Officer, Kuhenza for the Children Through Kupenda for the Children’s advocacy programs, staff and trained disability advocates have inspired community action that led to the establishment of Timboni Special School in 2020. Located in a remote area, the school has since become a beacon of hope for children with…



A Mother’s Mission to Protect and Advocate for Her Son: Baraka’s Story

by Kathleen Hehn

  • Posted on September 11, 2025

Advocacy in the Face of Adversity *Baraka faced adversity from a young age. Born with cerebral palsy (CP), Baraka encountered challenges with his speech and mobility, but the most limiting barrier was the discrimination he endured from those in his community and even his own family. Baraka’s father and extended family believe disabilities like CP…



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