Cynthia Bauer

A Kenyan mother holding a child wearing a green top.

Kupenda Loves these Moms!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 2, 2018

Yesterday Kupenda’s founder, Cynthia Bauer, presented about the organization’s disability advocacy work to 45 women at two Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) groups. At the end of the second presentation, the groups’ leader, Jana Hemmerly-Brown, reflected on the day saying: “This is so amazing… I was just sitting here remembering that the MOPs themes for 2018 are …



An adult woman playing guitar with a Kenyan boy.

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and my new friend Elisha!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 21, 2017

I met 11-year-old Elisha and his dad at a Kupenda-led parent gathering in January.  From the moment, I met him, it was obvious how loved he was by his family and community.  Soon after I understood why. In addition to having such a joyful spirit, he was funny, friendly, and talented.  He’s one of those…



An adult woman surrouded by 10 Kenyan teens.

Tiny Dancer in the Sand

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on March 7, 2017

“Cindy is a Kenyan now!” Leonard echoed the sentiment of most people in the Disability Awareness Day crowd and laughed with the women dancing and shaking around her. It was our second to last day in the field and the culmination of 3 long weeks of work. The government officials, women’s groups, parents, children, and…



A Kenyan boy smiling and leaning on a wheelchair.

Update after Indonesia!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 30, 2016

“Hope is everything.” ~ Michael Panther Lausanne disabilities representative from Sudan Hi friends, Thanks for your encouragement and prayers while I participated in the Lausanne Younger Leaders’ Gathering in Indonesia earlier this month. Things have been so busy, I haven’t had a chance to write you until now. Since hitting U.S. soil, my time has…



A adult female and a young Kenyan girl holding large containers of water above their heads.

Headed to Indonesia to be part of Global Change for People with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 28, 2016

Hi friends, Just a note to let you know I’ll be traveling to Jakarta Indonesia on August 1st to participate in a global leadership gathering. This happens only once every 10 years so I am especially grateful to be selected from the thousands nominated. I will be among 1,000 participants from 160 different countries, coming together to…



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