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Inclusive Running Club Impact: Mercy’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on January 7, 2025

At 14 years old, Mercy still felt pangs of loneliness. Not only did her community struggle to understand that disabilities were not a curse, but they lacked the ability to communicate with her since she was deaf. When she learned about an inclusive Running Club, developed by the Micah 6:8 Foundation and piloted and implemented…



African Disability Collaboration: Creating New Partnerships for Disability Advocacy

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on January 6, 2025

One of the most important aspects of Kupenda’s mission is to reduce harmful stigma and beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve lives. As part of this effort, Kupenda staff in Kenya participated in the African Disability Summit in Uganda last July. Attending as part of the African Disability Collaboration[1] working group, they collaborated with…



Stories of Stigma: How Kupenda is Reducing Negative Perceptions About Disability

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on November 21, 2024

Families impacted by disability report that stigma surrounding disability is often more challenging to deal with than the disability itself. The World Health Organization (WHO) summarizes, “Stigma occurs when … a person or group of people is viewed negatively. Society may come to see that person … in an undesirable way … leading to unnecessary…



Stronger Together: Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities

by Sara Furdui

  • Posted on October 28, 2024

Sara Furdui is a guest blogger for Kupenda who has graciously shared her writing talents, time, and experience with disability to support Kupenda’s work. She lives in Maryland with her husband, Ioan; five children, Abby, Nathan, Aidan, Luka, and Anna; and entourage of  pets. The first time I saw my son, Nathan, it was by…



Eli’s Story: A Mother’s Journey to Understanding Disability

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 10, 2024

Written by: Veronica Kuria Edited by: Lauren Blair News of my pregnancy filled my heart with joy. When he was born, Eli was a perfect baby. As he grew, he would amaze me with his speed and daring. However, at two years, he could not speak. As parents, we got scared. I frequented the nearby…



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