Author: Kupenda

Kupenda’s Program Officer Wins Outstanding Public Health Graduate Student Award!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 23, 2025

This spring, our Program Officer, Rebecca Heidorn, won Liberty University’s Outstanding Master of Public Health (MPH) Student Award in the Community Health Promotion concentration. Rebecca, a Maine-based public health professional and graduate student, was selected for this honor due to her commitment to serving marginalized populations, both locally and internationally. A Champion for Children with…



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World Hope International Expands Disability Inclusion in Sierra Leone & Liberia using Kupenda’s Training Approaches and Tools

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 25, 2025

by Kadiatu Koroma, an Enable the Children (ETC) social worker and Jonathan Williams, an ETC pastoral support worker Kupenda’s partner, World Hope International (WHI), recognizes the pivotal role of religious leaders in shaping societal attitudes about disability. By using Kupenda’s training model to mobilize Christian, Muslim, and traditional leaders as disability advocates, WHI aims to…



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Eli’s Story: A Mother’s Journey to Understanding Disability

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 10, 2024

Written by: Veronica Kuria Edited by: Lauren Blair News of my pregnancy filled my heart with joy. When he was born, Eli was a perfect baby. As he grew, he would amaze me with his speed and daring. However, at two years, he could not speak. As parents, we got scared. I frequented the nearby…



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Transforming Pain into Purpose: Margaret’s Path to Supporting Families Impacted by Disability

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 6, 2024

When Margaret son, Issa, was born with cerebral palsy, she never imagined that his condition would inspire her to help hundreds of families in need. Yet Margaret’s passion for disability advocacy took time. Initially, she was overwhelmed by her son’s condition. Not only did the child lack speech, but he also needed help to walk,…



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Music Empowerment: How Kupenda’s Choir is Advocating for Disability Justice and Inclusion

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 6, 2024

In addition to our trainings and community events, Kupenda inspires disability advocacy and inclusion through music. In 2016, we established the Kupenda Choir, which is a team of 25 musicians who have written a series of songs about disability justice. These songs not only educate the community about disability rights and the importance of inclusion,…



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