Author: Kupenda

A group of 7 Kenyan women and 4 children all standing together outside.

3 Ways to Honor Special Women on Mother’s Day while Supporting Families Impacted by Disability

by Kupenda

  • Posted on May 7, 2018

When Agnus Mwarenga’s daughter was just 6 months old she began having severe seizures that eventually caused her arms and legs to become paralyzed. Now 12-years old, Agnus’ daughter uses a wheelchair but is still able to make shoes, key holders, belts and decorative flowers for baskets. Agnus has also learned to make these items…



Remembering John on World Malaria Day

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 25, 2018

Malaria causes disabilities like cerebral palsy on the coast of Kenya where Kupenda’s work is focused. Much progress has been made in reducing the number of people contracting this horrible infection, but children continue to be disabled and die from malaria every day. OnĀ World Malaria DayĀ we mourn the loss of John Malanga who died this…



Three Kenyan boys who are squatted above the ground.

Saturday Night! What to Expect at Kupenda’s Spring Celebration!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 24, 2018

We’re excited to see you all at Kupenda’s Spring Celebration on Saturday night at the historic Grand View Farm and Marion Tavern in Burlington MA! We’re expecting over 300 people to join us in celebrating Kupenda’s 20 years of success! This is a free event but you haven’t signed up, please RSVP here. Our guests…



A group of teachers and Kenyan school children playing outside with a parachute.

Celebrating Maudy’s Progress on World Autism Day!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 2, 2018

OnĀ World Autism Awareness DayĀ we celebrate the amazing Kupenda kids on the autistic spectrum. Because people in countries with high poverty levels are only justĀ starting to learn about the unique abilities and challenges connected to autism, there is no reliable data on the number of people affected world-wide. However, we know that we are encountering more…



Remembering Winnie on World TB Day

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 24, 2018

Today, tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for the death of more young people than any other communicable disease. It is estimated that 2 children die of TB every minute. It is also estimated that among every 100,00 people living in Sub-Saharan Africa, 350 have TB. The theme of this year’sĀ World TB Day isĀ ā€œWanted: Leaders for a…



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