Author: Rebecca Heidorn

Hope Restored: How One Community Leader Transformed a Child’s Life

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 26, 2025

Kupenda for the Children uses a variety of tools to equip community leaders to support families impacted by disabilities in their midst. One of these tools is the Child Case Management mobile application, which allows community leaders in low-income countries to identify and support children with disabilities and their families and to offer community-based counseling,…



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Empowered to Empower: Carlos’s Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 8, 2025

Carlos, a 28-year-old man from Kenya, faced significant challenges. Diagnosed with brittle bone disease, his childhood was marked by frequent fractures, painful surgeries, and delayed school enrollment. His parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth, were unaware of his condition at first and struggled to provide the specialized care he needed. In addition, people in his community viewed…



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The Road to Inclusion: A Crucial Journey

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 24, 2024

Last November, I had the opportunity to meet Janet, a young mother of four children who lives in a remote area of Kenya. As I journeyed with other Kupenda staff to her home, we drove up an unpaved mountain and then trekked on foot down a dirt trail. The mountaintop view revealed lush vegetation and…



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Praise from a Long-Time Foundation Friend and Partner

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on May 22, 2024

Last month, Kupenda hosted a house party where our supporters heard updates about Kupenda, learned about upcoming opportunities, and enjoyed a meal together! Sheila Leddy, aĀ friend andĀ program partnerĀ atĀ Imago Dei Fund, shared the following about why theĀ fund has supported Kupenda for the past several years: . ā€œI have had the enormous privilege of actually seeing the…



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Honoring a Leader in the Disability Community

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Last month, Kupenda’s Kenyan staff mourned the loss of Bernard Mwamuye, a passionate teacher and prominent disability advocate in Kilifi County, Kenya. Bernard was an officer at the Education Assessment and Research Center (EARC), which helps identify the nature and severity of children’s disabilities in order to best meet their educational needs. Bernard also collaborated…



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