Disability Advocacy

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Honoring, Grieving, and Encouraging Fathers

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 15, 2015

ā€œBe on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.ā€ (1 Corinthians 16: 13&14) Ā  Dear friends, Thank you for your continued support of children with disabilities in Kenya and Tanzania.Ā  I especially appreciate those of you who contributed to Kupenda in honor of my 63-year-old…



9 Kenyan boys looking at the camera, smiling, holding a thumbs up.

Kenyan Farmers Caring for Children with Disabilities!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on June 4, 2015

ā€œBut of the best leaders, when their work is done, the people will say ā€˜We have done it ourselves’.ā€Ā  Ā Ā  (Lao Tzu)   Dear Friends, Thanks to your support local Kenyans are farming for kids with disabilities!Ā  Your contributions have enabled us to provide awareness about disability issues to local churches, parents, government officials, and…



Purchasing a Vehicle! Saving Lives!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on May 12, 2015

Dear Friends, Thank you to all who contributed to the vehicle campaign (USD 19,000)! We are finally purchasing a vehicle! Our Kenyan staff held a fundraiser in March that included many of the children we support performing, dances, songs, and poetry.Ā  This resulted in the final USD 9,000 we need to go forward. Ā  It…



A scenic photo of 9 tents pitched at the base of a mountain.

Kilimanjaro With the Children

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 12, 2015

Join us for a “Kilimanjaro with the Children” informational meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at Seven Mile Road Church in Melrose (84 Green Street Melrose, MA 02176) from 7 pm to 9 pm.Ā Ā    Park in the “Whole Foods” parking lot near the church.Ā  If you live too far away to join the meeting let…



A brunette woman wearing sunglasses holding a smiling Kenyan child.

There Shouldn’t Be Coffins This Small

by Kupenda

  • Posted on January 12, 2015

There shouldn’t be coffins this small. This is the thought running through my head as we face the death of 9-year-old Emily Kombe who died from pneumonia (likely as a result of untreated malaria) on Saturday night.Ā  The local pastor was notified when the neighbors heard wailing throughout the village and he immediately called us.Ā …



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