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Kupenda Inspires Disability Justice Commitments at the Sojourners Summit

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 23, 2017

Today I was grateful to lead a session on disability justice at Sojourners Summit with my dear friend and Kupenda board member, Patty Prasada-rao. Our group committed to get disability justice issues on the stage in the future. More than 1 billion people around the world have disabilities severe enough to limit their participation in community…



A group of Kenyan mothers, holding their children and listening to a speaker.

Mother’s Day Cards and Holiday Cakes to Support Kupenda Kids!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 25, 2017

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Graduations, Baby Showers, Weddings… this spring there are lots of card- and cake-worthy events and you can use your celebration to support Kupenda’s kids! Each cake purchase and customized card donation will help children with disabilities in Kenya access medical care and education! Personalized Cards You can make a donation to…



An adult woman playing guitar with a Kenyan boy.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and my new friend Elisha!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 21, 2017

I met 11-year-old Elisha and his dad at a Kupenda-led parent gathering in January.  From the moment, I met him, it was obvious how loved he was by his family and community.  Soon after I understood why. In addition to having such a joyful spirit, he was funny, friendly, and talented.  He’s one of those…



An adult woman surrouded by 10 Kenyan teens.

Tiny Dancer in the Sand

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on March 7, 2017

“Cindy is a Kenyan now!” Leonard echoed the sentiment of most people in the Disability Awareness Day crowd and laughed with the women dancing and shaking around her. It was our second to last day in the field and the culmination of 3 long weeks of work. The government officials, women’s groups, parents, children, and…



38 children and two adults holding their hands in the air.

Host a Spring Gathering with Kupenda!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 27, 2017

Want to do more to help kids with disabilities in Kenya? Bring your friends together for a small gathering with Kupenda! Your guests will have a chance to learn about the amazing kids we serve, hear our founder’s powerful story, and discover fun, easy ways to get involved in our work. We’ll provide videos, materials…



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