Author: Kupenda

A group of Kenyan mothers, holding their children and listening to a speaker.

Mother’s Day Cards and Holiday Cakes to Support Kupenda Kids!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 25, 2017

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Graduations, Baby Showers, Weddings… this spring there are lots of card- and cake-worthy events and you can use your celebration to support Kupenda’s kids! Each cake purchase and customized card donation will help children with disabilities in Kenya access medical care and education! PersonalizedĀ Cards You can make a donation to…



An adult woman playing guitar with a Kenyan boy.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and my new friend Elisha!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 21, 2017

I met 11-year-old Elisha and his dad at a Kupenda-led parent gathering in January.Ā  From the moment, I met him, it was obvious how loved he was by his family and community.Ā  Soon after I understood why. In addition to having such a joyful spirit, he was funny, friendly, and talented.Ā  He’s one of those…



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Host a Spring Gathering with Kupenda!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 27, 2017

Want to do more to help kids with disabilities in Kenya? Bring your friends together for a small gathering with Kupenda! Your guests will have a chance to learn about the amazing kids we serve, hear our founder’s powerful story, and discover fun, easy ways to get involved in our work. We’ll provide videos, materials…



An adult woman with her arm around a Kenyan schoolgirl.

Loving Adventures For The Cure This Valentine’s Day!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 15, 2017

Dear Friends, Kupenda means love and this Valentine’s day we are certainly feeling the love for Adventures for the Cure (AFC) and their amazing founders Pat Blair and Adam Driscoll. Through their epic physical feats over the last 12 years they have raised over $175,000 for Kupenda, inspired others to contribute, and made the upcoming…



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Heart Training

by Kupenda

  • Posted on January 19, 2017

Jessica Charles, Kupenda’s new Development Director, reflections on moments from her first week in Kenya. We’d been there an hour when she left the table and walked across the yard. His eyes followed her with such intensity I leaned over to reassure him, ā€œShe’s coming back, don’t worry – she’s just going to get her…



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