by Kupenda
Posted on October 16, 2018
Today the world is celebrating World Food Day and here at Kupenda we’re remembering all the challenges children with disabilities face – including hunger! In Kenya, many people believe if you have a disability you will never go to school, get a job, marry, or contribute to society. As a result, children with disabilities are…
by Kupenda
Posted on October 15, 2018
October 15 is International Day of Rural Women! Today, we stand beside the UN and our global partners in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women who live in rural, under-resourced communities and yet continue to provide for their families, care for their neighbors, and support economic growth for their nations. Among these strong women are…
by Kupenda
Posted on October 5, 2018
Today, on #WorldCPDay, we celebrate the millions of children with cerebral palsy around the world like Sarafina! Her culture believed she was cursed and had little value because of the cerebral palsy she has due to malaria as a baby. Today, she is a happy and loved young woman, thanks to the Marafa Special…
by Cynthia Bauer, Kupenda Founder and Executive Director
Posted on July 30, 2018
Today is recognized as the United Nation’s International Day of Friendship, and as I travel back from Kenya, I think of the unique relationships formed between people of diverse backgrounds in this work. This is exemplified in the parent support group meeting we held a couple days ago. The parent leaders of 13 different disability…
by Kupenda
Posted on July 17, 2018
On International Justice Day, July 17, we celebrate 3-year old Emmanuel, whose recent improvements not only changed his life but also showed his community that he is valuable, capable, and worth of love. Two months ago, if you had told Alex Mchengo that his son would soon be gaining weight, holding utensils, and preparing to…
Kuhenza and Kupenda transform harmful beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve children’s lives.
