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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

Transforming Pain into Purpose: Margaret’s Path to Supporting Families Impacted by Disability

When Margaret son, Issa, was born with cerebral palsy, she never imagined that his condition would inspire her to help hundreds of families in need. Yet Margaret’s passion for disability advocacy took time. Initially, she was overwhelmed by her son’s condition. Not only did the child lack speech, but he also needed help to walk,…

Music Empowerment: How Kupenda’s Choir is Advocating for Disability Justice and Inclusion

In addition to our trainings and community events, Kupenda inspires disability advocacy and inclusion through music. In 2016, we established the Kupenda Choir, which is a team of 25 musicians who have written a series of songs about disability justice. These songs not only educate the community about disability rights and the importance of inclusion,…

Introducing Kupenda’s Child Scholarship Program!

This month, Kupenda introduced its Child Scholarship Program. While the nature of this program remains the same as it did under the former Child Sponsorship Program, we believe that this new title better reflects that we are partners with the children in our programs and that, in the communities we work in, schools are often…