Author: Rebecca Heidorn

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Give A Gift That Matters

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on December 3, 2021

Looking for the perfect present this holiday season? Give the gift of hope to a child in need! You can donate to Kupenda in honor or in memory of someone you love. Your gift will help save lives and create a brighter future for children with disabilities in Kenya. Here’s how you can help: $20…



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Meet Moses: An 8 Year Journey with Kupenda

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on November 29, 2021

Kupenda has had the privilege of knowing Moses Ushindi Katana for nearly a decade. Over the last eight years, Moses has grown into a kind, sociable young man who aspires to become a police officer like his father. Moses has sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder which can cause severe pain, swelling of the limbs,…



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The Global Impact of Disability Pride Month

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on July 16, 2021

Around the world, and especially in low-income countries like Kenya, most children with disabilities face daily stigma and discrimination. Their communities and their own families often believe their disabilities are a result of demons, witchcraft, or punishments from God. This is true for many of the children Kupenda supports, including Furaha Sulubu, a 14-year-old boy…



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Mercyline’s Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on June 27, 2021

Twenty-one-year-old Mercyline Rodgers has had a challenging life, and yet has excelled academically, socially and athletically because of Kupenda’s interventions and people like you who support our work. Mercyline enjoys spending time with others and participating in her school’s drama club, where she has been able to perform at the national level. She also competes…



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Meet Rebecca: An Intern’s Experience with Kupenda

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on June 9, 2021

I took Politics of the Developing World with Dr. Melkonian in the fall of my sophomore year at Gordon College. As part of the course, Dr. Melkonian had various guest speakers come to our class to discuss their work with various non-profits and faith-based organizations. One of such guest speakers was Cynthia Bauer, the Executive…



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