Posted on November 19, 2018
Today, on the United Nation’s World Toilet Day, we want to thank all of our donors whose generous contributions have enabled Kupenda to construct toilets that have now served thousands of children with disabilities! Toilets save lives, because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation…
Posted on November 1, 2018
We are so please to welcome Nancy Pagels as Kupenda’s new Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper! Nancy has over 4 decades of experience managing office operations including 10+ years in financial recording and reporting. Prior to joining Kupenda, Nancy worked for an international nonprofit organization where she planned global conferences and prepared all logistics and financial materials for…
Posted on October 24, 2018
Two months ago, if you had told Alex Mchengo that his son would soon be gaining weight, holding utensils, and preparing to go to school, he wouldn’t have believed you. Until recently, all Alex knew of his son, Emmanuel, was that he couldn’t walk or talk and that none of the prayers and rituals he’s…
Posted on October 19, 2018
In the 6 years since it was founded, the Global Ambassadors Club, has raised money to build schools, construct toilet facilities and provide clean water in countries such as Sudan, Honduras, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba. Last year, this incredible group of 27 middle school students also raised $1,500 for Kupenda and sponsored a…
Posted on October 17, 2018
25 years ago the United Nations declared October 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. We could tell you facts and data about poverty in developing nations and how families impacted by disability often suffer more extreme poverty due to discrimination from their neighbors and local leaders – but we know you’ve heard it…
