Disability Advocacy

The Stand-off: Traditional Beliefs Meet Modern Medicine

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on January 23, 2017

I admit, they made me nervous. The nine village elders and seven midwives were innocuous enough, and even the three soothsayers seemed friendly, but the four traditional healers had a dark mystery to them. When I offered almonds to the one on my right he put down his wooden cane and slowly took the nuts…



Two males and a female seated on the ground together.

Heart Training

by Kupenda

  • Posted on January 19, 2017

Jessica Charles, Kupenda’s new Development Director, reflections on moments from her first week in Kenya. We’d been there an hour when she left the table and walked across the yard. His eyes followed her with such intensity I leaned over to reassure him, “She’s coming back, don’t worry – she’s just going to get her…



An adult male standing from his seat among a group of other seated adults.

What we are grateful for as the year ends…

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 31, 2016

Dear Friends, As we enter the new year, we are grateful for how you have helped us equip more children with disabilities to reach their God-given potential! Here are just a few highlights of what we are thankful for in 2016: 2,000 children with disabilities, families, communities, and church members directly benefiting from our services…



Two young boys standing side by side, one is wearing a blue hat the other is making a hand gesture.

Enjoy Cocktails, Raffles, and Prizes at Kupenda’s Holiday Fundraiser this Saturday, December 3

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 2, 2016

  Come join us this Saturday at Kupenda’s Holiday Fundraiser!  We’re celebrating another year of success in reaching thousands of children with disabilities and preparing for even more progress in 2017!  Feel free to invite friends, family members, and colleagues — the more the merrier! Register here http://bit.ly/2dPWl7I to join us on Saturday, December 3…



14 hikers standing together and holding a banner with a large "W" in the center.

Filmmaker reflections on Kupenda, documentary, and September Kenya trip

by Kupenda

  • Posted on October 6, 2016

We are so grateful Philip Knowlton is using his talents to create a documentary film on Kupenda and the Kilimanjaro climb!  We are also grateful to Garrett Guidera, and Justin Francis for their creative support as well.  We hope to have an official trailer to share with you all by January 2017…along with release dates…



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