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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

Welcoming Kupenda to Duxbury: Advancing Inclusion & Accessibility Together

Last week, I had the honor of hosting aĀ Kupenda gathering at my home in Duxbury. Having moved to this community just four years ago, it has been an incredible privilege to become part of a town so welcoming to efforts that advance inclusion and accessibility. The evening enabled me to introduceĀ Kupenda’s CEO and founder, Cynthia…

DFA & Kupenda Listen to Community Members to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion in Duxbury

Yesterday,Ā Duxbury for All (DFA)Ā andĀ Kupenda for the ChildrenĀ hosted a community listening session to better understand the needs of people with disabilities in Duxbury, focusing on bothĀ inclusion and accessibility. These sessions are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that everyone in the community can fully participate in town life. Among the participants wasĀ Eric Nightingale (26), pictured…

A New Dormitory at Timboni Special School: A Win for Inclusion

Written by Veronicah Kuria — Communications Officer, Kuhenza for the Children Through Kupenda for the Children’s advocacy programs, staff and trained disability advocates have inspired community action that led to the establishment of Timboni Special School in 2020. Located in a remote area, the school has since become a beacon of hope for children with…