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Kupenda Expanding to Tanzania!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 13, 2014

Dear friends, A lot of things are happening in Kenya both good and hard… We’ve learned they often go together.Ā  Locals in Kenya are empowered to assist with disability needs in their own communities although terrorist threats continue to impact the coast.Ā  This combination of facts has resulted in us expanding Kupenda’s efforts to Tanzania…



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Updates from Kenya, 2014

by Kupenda

  • Posted on April 7, 2014

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your continued support in a variety of ways.Ā  You may have heard about some of the difficulties going on in Kenya.Ā  In light of these things, I would like to ask for your prayers, support, and encouragement in the following areas: Safety: Since the terrorist attack at the…



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I Survived… Thank You!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 12, 2014

Well, it happened and I survived.Ā  I suppose that’s the only way it can happen when you think of the alternative.Ā  As you may have heard… I turned 40.Ā Ā Ā  As many who have been there before me can relate, there was some anxiety and sadness about what it is supposed to mean to enter this…



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January 2014 Kenya Trip!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 6, 2014

Hi, friends. As I watch the snowfall out my window…again…I can’t help but long for the warmth and beauty of the Kenyan coast. Strange that Kupenda board member, Carissa Mortenson, and I were just there a couple of weeks ago complaining about the heat! Most of you know, Carissa and I were in Kenya from…



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A New Year and Another Trip to Kenya!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 31, 2013

Dear friends, Another year has come and gone.Ā  I am grateful for all of you and the amazing things happening for children with disabilities in Kenya.Ā  I’ll be in Kenya January 2nd through the 17th. Ā If the airport isn’t on fire this time it will be a plus!Ā  However, prayers are appreciated as there is…



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