Child Success Stories

More Alike Than Different

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 28, 2026

By Grayson Blair, Age 12 My mom, Lauren Blair, works for Kupenda in the U.S. and has been talking about Kupenda’s mission to support people with disabilities for a long time. She’s told my younger brother and I lots of stories about the people she’s met and the schools she’s visited in Kenya. We also…



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Leading with Confidence: Dama’s Story

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on July 22, 2026

At 21 years old, Dama is already leading by example. A student who is hard of hearing, she has embraced every opportunity to learn, compete, and serve others. With support from her family, teachers, and Kupenda’s Child Scholarship Program, Dama has grown into a confident student leader whose story demonstrates what becomes possible when children…



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When Outbreaks Strike, Disability Inclusion Cannot Be an Afterthought

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on June 27, 2026

When *Moses became seriously ill, his family feared they were running out of options. Doctors believed the shunt used to treat his hydrocephalus was infected and told them that nothing more could be done. But when Kupenda helped him reach a medical professional experienced in disability-inclusive care, the doctor discovered the real problem: Moses had…



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A Place to Belong: Mercy’s Journey from Fear to Faith

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on April 8, 2026

In many low-income countries like Kenya, children who are deaf often begin life in isolation—without access to sign language, schooling, or even basic understanding from those around them. Mercy’s life once reflected these challenges. Today, her story is one of change, marked not only by education and opportunity, but by the confidence to step into…



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From Grief to Hope: Florence’s Story

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on April 2, 2026

Many of the children with disabilities Kupenda supports have stories shaped by hardship. In their communities, disabilities are often seen as a curse, and children are undervalued and denied access to basic opportunities—barriers that can become even more significant during seasons of instability or loss. This Easter, we are reminded that even after the darkest…



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