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When Outbreaks Strike, Disability Inclusion Cannot Be an Afterthought

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on June 27, 2026

When *Moses became seriously ill, his family feared they were running out of options. Doctors believed the shunt used to treat his hydrocephalus was infected and told them that nothing more could be done. But when Kupenda helped him reach a medical professional experienced in disability-inclusive care, the doctor discovered the real problem: Moses had…



Kenya and the Power of Care That Connects Us

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 23, 2026

By: Motivational Speaker, Becky Jackson Curran There are moments in life that redefine who we are. For me, my 2013 trip to Kenya was one of them. When I traveled to Nairobi to speak at the launch of the Association of People with Dwarfism in Kenya, I knew I was stepping into something far bigger…



Cross International Partnership Equips Kupenda to Refine and Expand Life-Saving Disability Programs

by Kupenda

  • Posted on May 25, 2026

Over the past five years, Cross International has become one of Kupenda’s most important partners in changing harmful beliefs and practices about disability and expanding access to life-saving care, inclusion, and opportunity for thousands of children and families in and beyond Kenya. In the early years of our partnership, Cross focused on strengthening Kupenda’s core…



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Mental Health Awareness Month: When Healers Need Healing

by Martha Omar, Lauren Blair

  • Posted on May 21, 2026

*AI-generated image used to protect privacy At Kupenda for the Children, we walk alongside families as they experience a variety of emotions, from the love and hope they hold for their children with disabilities to times when, despite every effort, they experience unimaginable hardship and loss. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we honor families and…



A Graduation Gift They’ll Actually Remember

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on April 9, 2026

It’s strange how lasting a thoughtful, personalized gift can be at a special occasion. The wedding gift that means the most to me wasn’t the expensive pitcher or the china plates. It was a pair of handmade pottery mugs, given with a note explaining how they symbolize both connection and difference within a couple. And…



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