March 2026

A woman sitting, playing the guitar, and singing with a Kenyan boy.

More Than Leadership: The Transformational Impact of Cynthia Bauer

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on March 31, 2026

During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose leadership reshapes our world. Today, we celebrate Cynthia Bauer, Founder and CEO of Kupenda for the Children, a global leader in disability inclusion, whose work has transformed the lives of thousands of children and families. Cynthia’s journey toward disability justice began with a profound realization while studying…



This is Lucy, a young girl living in rural Kenya. Lucy was supported by Kupenda in different ways.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Walking Alongside Families Like Lucy’s

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on March 23, 2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support people living with developmental disabilities around the world. Developmental disabilities are conditions that affect physical, learning, language, or behavioral development, often beginning in childhood and lasting throughout a person’s life. These disabilities can influence how a person moves, communicates, learns, or manages everyday…



A large group of people of varying ages and races standing inside in front of a projector screen.

From Kenya to the World: How Kupenda’s Expertise Is Shaping Global Disability Research

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on March 9, 2026

When global researchers want to understand how to support children with developmental disabilities in African communities, they increasingly turn to Kupenda. In 2022, King’s College London and Aga Khan University invited Leonard Mbonani, Kupenda’s Kenyan director, to serve as an advisor on theĀ SPARKĀ project (Supporting African Communities to Increase Resilience and Mental Health of Kids with…



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