Donor Spotlight

A Conversation with Long-term Donor and Disability Advocate, Maurizio Beghelli

by Kupenda

  • Posted on September 26, 2019

Italian philanthropist, Maurizio Beghelli, has given generously to support Kupenda and Kuhenza’s work in Kenya for more than 10 years. Through his company, website and giving, Maurizio advocates with leaders and communities in both Kenya and Italy for improved care for children with disabilities. In this interview, Maurizio talks openly and passionately about why he…



Why I Give: Long-Term Donor Describes How Kupenda Inspires His Trust and Generosity

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 13, 2019

Deepak Kaul is soft spoken. He pauses thoughtfully before he replies and answers with a lot of humility (despite being a software designer for NASA!). When I interviewed Deepak earlier this week I wanted to understand why he has supported Kupenda for so long and what inspired him to start giving monthly last year. His…



Celebrating Virginia’s support for Cindy and Shehe on International Women’s Day

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 8, 2019

I love that International Women’s Day is the day after my birthday.  Grateful to the many women who support our work and the women who work hard to fight for the rights of their children with disabilities both here and abroad.   March is also Women’s History Month and ends with my 93-year-old grandmother’s birthday.…



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 27 middle school students also raised $1,500 for Kupenda and sponsored a…



A group of 15 peoples of various ages standing outside smiling at the camera.

Meet Sarah, Our Kenya Volunteer Trip Leader!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on August 9, 2018

Dear Friends, I was first introduced to Kupenda through a good friend back in college. She had been on one of the organization’s first volunteer trips to Kenya and could not stop talking about the amazing things Kupenda was doing for the cast-aside children with disabilities. She explained to me that, in Kenya, children with…



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