Author: Lauren Blair

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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Building a Sustainable Future: Christine’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on March 4, 2025

One of the most pressing needs for youth with disabilities and caretakers of children with disabilities is achieving economic security to help support their family’s needs. For over two decades, Kupenda has witnessed families impacted by disabilities grapple with increased financial hardship and the devastation it brings. That is why Kupenda launched its Livelihoods Program,…



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