Cynthia Bauer

A group of about 40 Kenyans of various ages smiling at the camera.

August 2013 Trip to Kenya

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 26, 2013

I just returned from a great trip to Kenya. Ā It is so interesting how much perspective is gained when giant obstacles get in your way like the airport being on fire.Ā  I was stuck in Amsterdam then stuck in Nigeria and finally made it to Kenya via Ethiopia and Uganda after 4 days of travelling,…



A very young baby wearing a black and red knitted hat.

New baby in the Kupenda Family and Upcoming Kenya Trip

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 31, 2013

I am leaving for Kenya next week for two weeks (August 6th– 22nd). We have a lot of work to do in a short period of time but yesterday’s events gave me a giant boost of excitement about what God has in store. Yesterday Grayson Patrick Blair was born to Lauren (Kupenda U.S. chairperson) and…



Kupenda’s 10th Anniversay and My Birthday!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 7, 2013

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Kupenda’s official existence as a nonprofit and today happens to be my birthday.Ā  The two are kind of connected considering I most likely would not have started the organization if I was born with two hands instead of just the one.Ā  One of the reasons I decided to…



Three American females and two males all standing outside together.

January 2013 Kenya Volunteers

by Kupenda

  • Posted on January 25, 2013

My latest trip to Kenya was packed.Ā  We led a week-long class, worked in two special needs schools, had the first Kupenda Kenya 5K race, visited children at home, did some admin work and hung with the kids a little.Ā  I’m so grateful for the beautiful hearts of the Dokkens and Mortensons who joined me…



Four Kenyan boys enjoying a snack.

Christmas Eve

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 24, 2012

I haven’t written a blog for a while for a couple of reasons. The first is I just have had so many things that seem like they should be prioritized over this.Ā  The second is that I’m not sure whether or not people read this and it’s worthwhile.Ā  However, I figured I’d give it another…



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