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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.

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What Else Can I Do To Help?

Recent News and Stories

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Shaping Inclusion: How Mainstreaming a Child with a Disability Transformed a School and Inspired a Community

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