Cynthia Bauer

More Than Leadership: The Transformational Impact of Cynthia Bauer

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on March 31, 2026

During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose leadership reshapes our world. Today, we celebrate Cynthia Bauer, Founder and CEO of Kupenda for the Children, a global leader in disability inclusion, whose work has transformed the lives of thousands of children and families. Cynthia’s journey toward disability justice began with a profound realization while studying…



Welcoming Kupenda to Duxbury: Advancing Inclusion & Accessibility Together

by Jessica Charles Abrams

Last week, I had the honor of hosting aĀ Kupenda gathering at my home in Duxbury. Having moved to this community just four years ago, it has been an incredible privilege to become part of a town so welcoming to efforts that advance inclusion and accessibility. The evening enabled me to introduceĀ Kupenda’s CEO and founder, Cynthia…



Kupenda Contributes to UNICEF New Disability Toolkit

by Jessica Charles Abrams

Kupenda’s technical team was recently invited to provide feedback on UNICEF’s new toolkit for Addressing Stigma and Discrimination toward Children and Youth with Disabilities through Social and Behavior Change (SBC). Our CEO, Kenyan director, and development director worked closely with global disability and SBC experts to review three modules of the toolkit and provide feedback,…



Citizen TV Kenya’s Interview with Kupenda’s Kenyan Field Staff

by Rebecca Heidorn

On the United Nations’ International Disability Day (December 3, 2023) Citizen TV Kenya interviewed Kupenda’s Kenyan field staff, Loice Maluki during a local celebration. A recording of their interview can be accessed here and the translated transcript is included below. Loice Maluki:Ā ā€œKuhenza forĀ the Children is a non-profit organization that supports children with disabilities in Kilifi…



Kupenda for the Children’s 20th Anniversary: Two Decades of Supporting Children with Disabilities

by Rebecca Heidorn

Cynthia Bauer, Kupenda’s Founder and CEO, always imagined that she would pursue a career in wildlife biology. In fact, when she found herself in Kilifi, Kenya for the first time, she was completing field research in pursuit of a master’s degree in applied ecology from Eastern University of Ecology. It was there, in Kilifi, that…



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