Child Success Stories

A photo of a young Kenyan boy, Emmanuel, smiling as he sits in the sand.

A Future for Emmanuel

by Kupenda

  • 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…



Happy #World Cerebral Palsy Day from Sarafina

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…



How Your Donations Have Changed 4 Lives

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on August 30, 2018

Dear Friends, This year I sat with 4 children from our programs and listened to stories of how their lives had been transformed because of your donations. Each child’s story illustrated how a $30 gift is so much more than a month of tuition – it’s also access to food, a bed, medical care, and…



A mural on the side of a building showing a group of children playing and jumping rope.

Celebrating Emmanuel’s Life-Saving, Community-Changing Transformation on International Justice Day

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…



A group of teachers and Kenyan school children playing outside with a parachute.

Celebrating Maudy’s Progress on World Autism Day!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 2, 2018

On World Autism Awareness Day we celebrate the amazing Kupenda kids on the autistic spectrum. Because people in countries with high poverty levels are only just starting to learn about the unique abilities and challenges connected to autism, there is no reliable data on the number of people affected world-wide. However, we know that we are encountering more…



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