Disability Advocacy

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 Ā 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…



Make a Difference for Children with Disabilities in Just 30 Seconds

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 12, 2019

Join Kupenda for the ChildrenĀ in calling on theĀ United NationsĀ and its 15 member countries to upholdĀ disability rights and end discrimination against people withĀ #disabilities. Join us by taking 30 seconds to sign Sightsavers petition for anĀ Ā #EqualWorldĀ 🌍 https://campaigning.sightsavers.org/Ā  Want to keep updated with Kupenda and Kuhenza’s work? You can follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. And…



Children with Disabilities Overlooked for Vaccinations: How You Can Help during World Immunization Week

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 25, 2019

World Immunization Week, the last week of April, aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. During this important week, Kupenda remembers how children with disabilities, especially those in developing nations, are often overlooked in vaccination campaigns and by parents who believe immunizing their children with disabilities is…



What to Expect this Saturday at Kupenda’s Gala!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 26, 2019

Kupenda’s Spring Celebration is this Saturday night! We’re excited to celebrate all the ways you have supported us over the past 2 decades in helping Kenyan children with disabilities access education and medical care! Here’s what you need to know… Date and Time:Ā Saturday, March 30,Ā 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Grandview Farm and Marion Tavern, 55…



Win Fabulous Prizes while Supporting Children with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 20, 2019

Win a week at a ski cabin in Maine, a safari in South Africa, or a weekend in Martha’s Vineyard! Tickets to the Symphony, Swan Boats, theatre, comedy shows, museums, restaurants and a whale watch are also ready and waiting! Join us at our FREEĀ  Spring Gala next Saturday, March 30Ā to bid on these exciting…



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