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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

What We Value

Partnerships

Kupenda andĀ KuhenzaĀ work to increase sustainable disability inclusion in development work through collaborations with international and local organizations around the world.

Community Mobilization

We empower individuals and families with disabilities to support others like them in their own communities. These individuals and other influential leaders also collaborate with us to develop resources and services that reflect their greatest needs.

Faith-Driven and Inclusive

We are inspired by our Christian faith to offer support and services to children and families affected by disabilities, regardless of their individual beliefs.

Participatory Learning

Our workshops, trainings, and meetings include discussions and exercises that allow participants to learn from one another. Our facilitators also equip participants to craft time-bound disability advocacy action plans that are tailored to their local context and driven by their personal conviction.

See more of our values.

What Else Can I Do To Help?

Recent News and Stories

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

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…

Backpacks, Books, and Belonging: Starting the Year with Inclusion in Mind

As schools reopen their doors this fall, students are filled with the hope and anticipation of a new year. But for many children with disabilities, the school year can also bring isolation, misunderstanding, and bullying. In many communities, this is due to cultural beliefs that disabilities are caused by a curse. Kupenda for the Children…

Seven Years of Partnership: Expanding Disability Inclusion with World Relief

For the past seven years, Kupenda has partnered withĀ World Relief, a leading international Christian humanitarian organization that works in more than a dozen countries to serve millions of vulnerable people each year.Ā Together, we are ensuring that people with disabilities—too often excluded from education, healthcare, and community life—are welcomed and empowered through church and community programs…