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Music of the Heart: Katelyn’s Story

  • Posted on May 24, 2018

Every decision we make, no matter how small, echoes throughout the course of our life, often affecting us for much longer than we expect. In the summer of 2010, Katelyn McCarthy made a decision that would change the course of her life: she went to Kenya as a volunteer with Kupenda for the Children. At the…



An adult man and woman standing beside each other outside.

Happy Birthday, Cynthia: A Few Words from Our Sponsors

by Kupenda

  • Posted on March 8, 2018

Today, while Kupenda’s founder and Executive Director, Cynthia Bauer, celebrated her birthday, the Kupenda community celebrated her life and thousands of other lives she’s saved through her work.  “Cindy is hands down one of the best leaders I have ever met – strategic, visionary, practical, empowering, persevering, passionate, humble, inspiring. Tho’ I am older than…



A group of 8 Kenyan school boys who are in a classroom.

Thanks to You, Our Valentines

by Jessica Charles Abrams

  • Posted on February 14, 2018

I was at a party recently where the host complained that the neighborhood parents were buying their children “game boys from Cupid for Valentines Day.” My face must have shown an appropriate level of surprise because then she added “I know! My children only get Legos from Cupid!” Somehow I missed the boat on the…



An adult man and woman surrounded by 20 school children.

Celebrating our Donors’ Life-Saving Support this Holiday Season

by Kupenda

  • Posted on December 22, 2017

Dear Friends, This holiday season I am grateful for your continued generosity—over the past year your support has improved the quality of life for more than 49,000 children with disabilities! In the 15 months I’ve worked in Kenya as Kupenda’s program officer, I’ve seen your contributions turn despair into hope for hundreds of families. One…



An adult woman with her arm around a Kenyan schoolgirl.

Loving Adventures For The Cure This Valentine’s Day!

by Kupenda

  • Posted on February 15, 2017

Dear Friends, Kupenda means love and this Valentine’s day we are certainly feeling the love for Adventures for the Cure (AFC) and their amazing founders Pat Blair and Adam Driscoll. Through their epic physical feats over the last 12 years they have raised over $175,000 for Kupenda, inspired others to contribute, and made the upcoming…



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