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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 ourĀ Christian faithĀ 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.

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Recent News and Stories

Turning Tragedy into Testimony: A Memorial for Kenya’s Lost Children

In Kilifi, Kenya, there is a patch of land where healing is beginning to take root—a site once marked by silence and sorrow is now becoming a place of remembrance, transformation, and hope. For generations, children born with disabilities in this region were viewed not as blessings but as burdens—evidence of curses, witchcraft, or divine…

Finding Hope: How Counseling and New Mental Health Tools Saved a Mother’s Life

When *Halima was referred to Kupenda in early 2025, she was facing overwhelming challenges. Her son, Kiptoo, who lives with microcephaly, was struggling to stay in school because she couldn’t afford the fees. At the same time, her husband had begun showing signs of erratic behavior, possibly linked to schizophrenia, and was no longer able…

Mishi’s Story: Health Through the Power of Advocacy

Oftentimes, due to stigma in low- and middle- income countries that view disabilities as the result of a curse, children with disabilities are more likely to be denied the safe and accessible healthcare they deserve. According to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities are three times more likely to be denied healthcare and four…