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Increasing Impact: Equipping Disability Advocates Worldwide with CURE International

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on September 22, 2023

One of the central tenants of Kupenda’s advocacy mission Is to share its disability model with other nonprofit organizations so that they can improve the lives of more people with disabilities. For organizations like CURE International, which assists children with disabilities through a global network of pediatric hospitals, this collaboration is enabling them to address…



Disability Inclusion in Sierra Leone

Casting a Wider Net for Disability Inclusion in Sierra Leone

by Lauren Blair

  • Posted on July 18, 2023

For the past five years, Enable the Children (ETC), a program under World Hope International (WHI), has been utilizing Kupenda’s disability trainings among community leaders in Sierra Leone. These trainings are crucial in many low-income communities where disabilities are believed to be caused by witchcraft or a curse. In these environments, the difference between someone…



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World Health Day 2023: How Kupenda is Working Towards “Health for All”

by Lucie Rutherford

  • Posted on April 6, 2023

On the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization, countries from all over the world will come together to celebrate World Health Day, with an emphasis on “Health for All.” As countries raise awareness about this issue, they will not only commemorate the public health successes that have improved the quality of life for millions…



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In a World of Disparity, Kupenda is Working to Save Children from Premature Death

by Lucie Rutherford

  • Posted on March 7, 2023

A recent report from the United Nations, titled “Levels and trends in child mortality,” brought to light sobering statistics regarding the well-being of children around the world. In 2021, a child or young person died every 4.4 seconds, 5 million children died before their fifth birthday, and another 2.1 million died between the ages of…



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World Day of Social Justice: How Kupenda is Combating Inequality

by Rebecca Heidorn

  • Posted on February 22, 2023

February 20th marked the United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice. This day served as an opportunity to promote social justice by addressing issues such as poverty, exclusion, unemployment, human rights violations, and gender inequality—issues which Kupenda works to address on a daily basis. When it comes to social justice issues, one of the most…



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