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Improving the lives of children with disabilities
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Improving the lives of children with disabilities
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Improving the lives of children with disabilities

What We Do

 

There are 580 million children with disabilities and 80% live in developing nations. Most of these children are neglected, abused, and excluded from community life.

Each year, Kupenda trains thousands of families, youth, and leaders as disability advocates. These advocates then help 70,000 children with disabilities access the education, medical care, and inclusion they deserve.

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Advocacy Programs

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Education Programs

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Medical Programs

How Is Kupenda Different?

We Don’t Ship Supplies Oversees

We support the local economy by sourcing supplies within the countries we work.

We Don’t Exclude

As a Christian organization, we strive to be like Jesus, and so we serve all people, no matter their religion or beliefs.

We Don’t Fundraise Alone

Our Kenyan partners raise 10-30% of our program costs each year through local fundraisers and campaigns.

We Don’t Lead Alone

Our partner organization in Kenya is run by local professionals who tailor programs and service delivery for their culture, in their language, and according to existing needs and realities.

We Don’t Lecture

Our training and events are designed around discussions and exercises that allow participants to learn from one another. They then craft time-bound plans that are tailored to their local context and driven by their personal conviction.

What Else Can I Do To Help?

Recent News and Stories

Empowered to Empower: Carlos’ Story

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…

World Hope International Expands Disability Inclusion in Sierra Leone & Liberia using Kupenda’s Training Approaches and Tools

By, Kadiatu Koroma, an Enable the Children (ETC) social worker and  Jonathan Williams, an ETC pastoral support worker Kupenda’s partner, World Hope International (WHI), recognizes the pivotal role of religious leaders in shaping societal attitudes about disability. By using Kupenda’s training model to mobilize Christian, Muslim, and traditional leaders as disability advocates, WHI aims to…

Rooted in Resilience: Jumwa’s Story

For many parents of children with disabilities, it can be challenging to balance the additional needs of caring for a child with a disability along with attaining financial stability. This is due to a number of factors, including heightened stigma, added healthcare expenses, and limited job opportunities. One of the ways Kupenda comes alongside caregivers…