Author: Kupenda

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Traditional Healers, Medical Doctors, and Pastors… Disability Meeting

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 25, 2015

“It has always seemed to me that broken things, just like broken people, get used more; it’s probably because God has more pieces to work with.” ~Bob Goff “Love Does” Ā  Hi, friends. I’m headed to Kenya, fingers crossed, tomorrow evening.Ā  This is the third attempt to get to Kenya this year. Ā  We had…



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Honoring, Grieving, and Encouraging Fathers

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 15, 2015

ā€œBe on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.ā€ (1 Corinthians 16: 13&14) Ā  Dear friends, Thank you for your continued support of children with disabilities in Kenya and Tanzania.Ā  I especially appreciate those of you who contributed to Kupenda in honor of my 63-year-old…



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Kenyan Farmers Caring for Children with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 4, 2015

ā€œBut of the best leaders, when their work is done, the people will say ā€˜We have done it ourselves’.ā€Ā  Ā Ā  (Lao Tzu)   Dear Friends, Thanks to your support local Kenyans are farming for kids with disabilities!Ā  Your contributions have enabled us to provide awareness about disability issues to local churches, parents, government officials, and…



Purchasing a Vehicle! Saving Lives!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on May 12, 2015

Dear Friends, Thank you to all who contributed to the vehicle campaign (USD 19,000)! We are finally purchasing a vehicle! Our Kenyan staff held a fundraiser in March that included many of the children we support performing, dances, songs, and poetry.Ā  This resulted in the final USD 9,000 we need to go forward. Ā  It…



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Good News

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 20, 2015

Dear Friends, I felt like it was time to share some good news for a change.Ā  There has been far too much bad news lately considering the recent terrorism in Kenya, tragic deaths of children, and my own personal losses. In spite of all these difficulties, our work in Kenya continues to save and transform…



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