Disability Advocacy

Celebrate Disability Pride Month by Watching “Crip Camp” on Netflix

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 5, 2020

July is Disability Pride month in recognition of the signing of the 1990 American’s With Disability Act (ADA). And while we are now entering August, it is not too late to celebrate the progress that persons with disabilities have made in the United States! If you haven’t watched “Crip Camp” on Netflix this is the…



Zambian Leaders Replicate Kupenda’s Disability Outreach Model and Approaches

by Kupenda

  • Posted on July 31, 2020

Kupenda has become a role model to other organizations, leaders and families around the world. Last year we saw the impact of this example when our work inspired a Zambian social worker named Felistus to open her own organization serving children with disabilities. She called the organization Lilato Initiative for Children with Disabilities. “Lilato”, like…



Happy World Teacher’s Day from Kupenda’s Disability Advocates and Educators!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 4, 2019

October 5 is the United Nation’s World Teacher’s Day! Today we want to celebrate all of the teachers on Kupenda’s team who help children with disabilities access education, medical care and loving inclusion in their communities! The Kupenda family also includes several Board members with teaching experience and hundreds of community leader disability advocates, who…



Support Kupenda throughout October by Purchasing an Inspiring Children’s Book!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 2, 2019

By, Cynthia Bauer, Kupenda’s founder and Executive Director, Kupenda is excited to partner with the amazing authors of “Ivy the Very Determined Dog” to help raise funds and awareness for kids with disabilities in low-income countries. Throughout October, Ivy will donate $8 to Kupenda for every book sold! This book is about a little dog who lost the…



Tanzania NGO Uses Kupenda’s Pastor Training to Benefit Hundreds of Children with Disabilities

by Kupenda

  • Posted on September 30, 2019

By, Madeleine McMurray, EMFERD volunteer Disability in Tanzania In a society of deep religious conviction, the roots of disability are often seen through a  Biblical lens – though not always with compassion. For many well-meaning Tanzanians, disability is conceived of as a curse, a punishment from an angry God, and a sign of brokenness. In…



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