Author: Kathleen Hehn

A Mother’s Mission to Protect and Advocate for Her Son: Baraka’s Story

by Kathleen Hehn

  • Posted on September 11, 2025

Advocacy in the Face of Adversity * Baraka faced adversity from a young age. Born with cerebral palsy (CP), Baraka encountered challenges with his speech and mobility, but the most limiting barrier was the discrimination he endured from those in his community and even his own family. Baraka’s father and extended family believe disabilities like…



Mishi’s Story: Health Through the Power of Advocacy

by Kathleen Hehn

  • Posted on July 22, 2025

Oftentimes, due to stigma in low- and middle- income countries that view disabilities as the result of a curse, children with disabilities are more likely to be denied the safe and accessible healthcare they deserve. According to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities are three times more likely to be denied healthcare and four…



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