Disability Advocacy

Join us in Welcoming Nancy Pagels to the Kupenda Team!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on November 1, 2018

We are so please to welcome Nancy Pagels as Kupenda’s new Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper! NancyĀ has over 4 decades of experience managing office operations including 10+ years in financial recording and reporting.Ā Prior to joining Kupenda, Nancy worked for an international nonprofit organization where she planned global conferences and prepared all logistics and financial materials for…



How 27 Middle School Students Sponsored a Child and Raised Support for Children with Disabilities in Kenya!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 19, 2018

In the 6 years since it was founded, the Global Ambassadors Club, has raised money to build schools, construct toilet facilities and provide clean water in countries such as Sudan, Honduras, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba. Last year, this incredible group of 27Ā middle school students also raised $1,500 for Kupenda and sponsored a…



In their Own Words: 10 People Impacted by Disability and Poverty Share their Stories

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 17, 2018

25 years ago the United Nations declared October 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.Ā  We could tell you facts and data about poverty in developing nations and how families impacted by disability often suffer more extreme poverty due to discrimination from their neighbors and local leaders – but we know you’ve heard it…



How to Help Hungry Children with Disabilities on World Food Day!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 16, 2018

Today the world is celebrating World Food Day and here at Kupenda we’re remembering all the challenges children with disabilities face – including hunger! In Kenya, many people believe if you have a disability you will never go to school, get a job, marry, or contribute to society. As a result, children with disabilities are…



Group of Kenyan women laughing outside, surrounded by greenery

Celebrating Simba and other Mothers of Children with Disabilities on Int’l Day of Rural Women

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 15, 2018

October 15 is International Day of Rural Women! Today, we stand beside the UN and our global partners in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women who live in rural, under-resourced communities and yet continue to provide for their families, care for their neighbors, and support economic growth for their nations. Among these strong women are…



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