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Introducing Kupenda’s Child Sponsorship Coordinator!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 6, 2015

Dear Friends, I’m pleased to announce our first U.S. child sponsorship coordinator… Sandra Bauer! Those of you who sponsor children will be hearing from her in the months to come. In case you didn’t know, Sandra is my mom. Over the years I’ve had some on and off volunteer help with progress reports.  However, the job…



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Kenyan Farmers Caring for Children with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 4, 2015

“But of the best leaders, when their work is done, the people will say ‘We have done it ourselves’.”     (Lao Tzu)   Dear Friends, Thanks to your support local Kenyans are farming for kids with disabilities!  Your contributions have enabled us to provide awareness about disability issues to local churches, parents, government officials, and…



Purchasing a Vehicle! Saving Lives!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on May 12, 2015

Dear Friends, Thank you to all who contributed to the vehicle campaign (USD 19,000)! We are finally purchasing a vehicle! Our Kenyan staff held a fundraiser in March that included many of the children we support performing, dances, songs, and poetry.  This resulted in the final USD 9,000 we need to go forward.   It…



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Good News

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 20, 2015

Dear Friends, I felt like it was time to share some good news for a change.  There has been far too much bad news lately considering the recent terrorism in Kenya, tragic deaths of children, and my own personal losses. In spite of all these difficulties, our work in Kenya continues to save and transform…



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Why Give Overseas? Reflections from a Kupenda Volunteer

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 17, 2014

This season we are reminded of the “good news that will cause great joy for ALL the people.” (Luke 2:10).  Thank you for being a part of this work! During this season of giving, I thought it would be fitting to highlight a former volunteer’s newsletter article below on why she believes in supporting children…



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