Author: Lauren Blair

Marlin in front of her home

“I Have Peace of Mind and Soulā€: Parenting a Child With Hydrocephalus

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on September 15, 2022

In 2005, Zawadi gave birth to a little girl named Marlin. Instead of responding with joy, her husband responded in anger–beating Zawadi until he chased her away. This is because, soon after birth, Marlin contracted meningitis which led to hydrocephalus, a condition that causes fluid to accumulate around the brain and interfere with healthy growth…



A young Moses outside in his village

Making the Most of Life with Moses

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on August 22, 2022

Moses is 7-year-old boy who is a natural entertainer. Not only is he known for his own optimistic attitude, but also for the ways he shares his joy with others. Yet Moses’ life did not start out so positively. As a child, Moses experienced challenges with both hearing and mobility. He was not able to…



Workshop participants creating an action plan to help people with disabilities in their community

Equipping NGO and Christian Leaders in Sierra Leone as Disability Advocates

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on August 10, 2022

Over the past four years, Kupenda has partnered with World Hope International (WHI) in Sierra Leone to address prevailing superstitious beliefs that disabilities are caused by a curse from God. This collaboration has not only equipped NGO and community leaders as disability advocates, but it has also improved inclusion and quality of life for hundreds…



Ā Faith’s Journey From Survival to Security

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on July 8, 2022

When Faith’s mother, Rehema, first arrived at Kupenda’s office in Kenya, she didn’t know where else to turn. Her daughter’s intellectual and physical disabilities required more time and resources than she had, especially as she was already busy sustaining her family’s other basic needs. Since Rehema worked odd jobs, it was nearly impossible for her…



A Novel Approach

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on June 21, 2022

A new publication highlights how Kupenda’s disability trainings are changing negative perceptions about the causes of disability and helping to reduce the use of harmful practices to treat people with disabilities.   At the end of May, Kupenda had the honor of having its work published in a book entitled ā€œDisability and Social Justice in…



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