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A Future Under Construction: Najibu’s Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on February 2, 2026

When Kupenda supported Najibu to enroll at his local polytechnic school—defying cultural stigma and barriers that often keep young people with disabilities out of school—he didn’t just begin a new academic program; he entered a season of growth, independence, and confidence. Today, he is thriving as a college student, building skills that will shape his…



Education Without Exclusion: Keeping Children with Disabilities in Their Communities

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on January 26, 2026

In Kenya and many other low-income countries, children with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing education. Deep-rooted stigma often leads communities to believe that disability is a curse and that children with disabilities are incapable of learning or attending school alongside their peers without disabilities. As a result, only an estimated 2% of children with…



“Why I Give Through My Donor-Advised Fund—And Why It Matters for Children With Disabilities”

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on December 18, 2025

Many people don’t realize they already have access to a powerful charitable tool through places like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Thrivent, or their local community foundation. These organizations manage something called a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)—a special charitable account that offers significant tax benefits, allowing for immediate deductions on contributions (cash or appreciated assets),…



Healing the Helpers: Addressing Secondhand Trauma Among Local Staff

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on December 17, 2025

Caring for others changes lives, but it also takes a toll. Kupenda’s frontline staff in Kenya regularly walk alongside families facing stigma, trauma, and profound hardship related to societal perceptions of disability. Their counseling restores hope, strengthens families, and opens pathways to inclusion—but absorbing these stories day after day places a significant emotional weight on…



Learning to Love: Esther’s Journey to Inclusion Through Kupenda’s Running Club

by Veronicah Kuria, Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on November 24, 2025

Kupenda’sĀ Inclusive Running Youth Clubs are creating spaces where children with and without disabilities can run, learn, and grow together. Through these clubs, participants build friendships, strengthen their confidence, and receive spiritual support that affirms the value of every child. The program is a collaboration with theĀ Micah 6:8 FoundationĀ andĀ We Run We Rise, and children are recruited…



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