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From Gatorade to Global Disability Inclusion: Celebrating 17 Years of Partnership with Emily Morrison and the Gloria Dei Foundation

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on August 9, 2026

A sports drink created to restore depleted bodies has become part of a family legacy devoted to restoring hope, dignity, and belonging for people with disabilities around the world. A Legacy of Faith and Generosity Dr. Bob Cade’s invention of Gatorade generated resources that he and his wife, Mary, used to support churches, organizations, and…



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Building Livelihoods Programs That Include Caregivers and Youth with Disabilities

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on July 28, 2026

For years, Lea Guyo worked hard to support her family in rural Kilifi, Kenya. But her income from farming and small businesses was seasonal and unpredictable. Caring for her son Samuel, who has Down syndrome, also required significant time and attention, limiting how consistently she could work. Her family often struggled to afford food, healthcare,…



More Alike Than Different

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 28, 2026

By Grayson Blair, Age 12 My mom, Lauren Blair, works for Kupenda in the U.S. and has been talking about Kupenda’s mission to support people with disabilities for a long time. She’s told my younger brother and I lots of stories about the people she’s met and the schools she’s visited in Kenya. We also…



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Leading with Confidence: Dama’s Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on July 22, 2026

At 21 years old, Dama is already leading by example. A student who is hard of hearing, she has embraced every opportunity to learn, compete, and serve others. With support from her family, teachers, and Kupenda’s Child Scholarship Program, Dama has grown into a confident student leader whose story demonstrates what becomes possible when children…



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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…



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