Author: Lauren Blair

Education Without Exclusion: Keeping Children with Disabilities in Their Communities

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on January 26, 2026

In Kenya and many other low-income countries, children with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing education. Deep-rooted stigma often leads communities to believe that disability is a curse and that children with disabilities are incapable of learning or attending school alongside their peers without disabilities. As a result, only an estimated 2% of children with…



World Cerebral Palsy Day Spotlight: From Barriers to Beauty Therapy

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on October 5, 2025

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we acknowledge the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide and celebrate the stories of children and young adults, like Stella, who are thriving through partnerships with Kupenda for the Children. Stella’s cerebral palsy, a brain disorder that affects physical movement, began at birth, causing her to walk with…



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

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on September 11, 2025

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…



Steps of Understanding: Juda’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on May 20, 2025

One of the greatest impediments to supporting people with disabilities is the lack of understanding about their disability in the first place. In many low- and middle-income countries, communities attribute disability to witchcraft or a curse. That is why resources such as Kupenda’s Disability Guidebook are crucial for educating communities about the descriptions, medical causes…



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Rooted in Resilience: Jumwa’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on March 22, 2025

For many parents of children with disabilities, it can be challenging to balance the additional needs of caring for a child with a disability along with attaining financial stability. This is due to a number of factors, including heightened stigma, added healthcare expenses, and limited job opportunities. One of the ways Kupenda comes alongside caregivers…



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