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Whether you’re seeking a facilitated discussion on disability inclusion or an inspiring message about overcoming life’s challenges, finding purpose, and making a difference in the lives of others, Kupenda’s founders can offer a meaningful and engaging experience tailored to your audience. From conferences, corporate events, and nonprofit gatherings to schools, universities, churches, leadership retreats, community forums, and special celebrations, our founders bring personal stories, practical insights, and a passion for inspiring positive change.  

Cynthia Bauer and Leonard Mbonani met on the coast of Kenya in 2000 and have  been working together ever  since to transform harmful beliefs and practices surrounding disabilities to those that imp0rove children’s lives. Their friendship and experiences are featured in the book “An Unlikely Gift” and the award-winning  documentary, “KUPENDA.”

Cynthia and Leonard are also featured in a podcast “Unlikely Gifts.” In this series, they share about the beauty and struggles of their work in low-income countries and what they have learned to encourage others as they face life’s challenges.

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Cynthia Bauer

If your event is in the United States, Cynthia will most likely be the speaker for you. Audiences will hear her share about living as a person born with a disability and how her experiences and faith led her to work with children with disabilities in Africa.

Through her storytelling, Cynthia motivates others to use their own struggles to make the world a better place. She speaks about how we can be inclusive of ALL people, navigating faith and hope in a broken world, and many other topics related to her life and work with children with disabilities worldwide. 

Leonard Mbonani

If your event is in East Africa, Leonard will most likely be the speaker for you. Audiences will hear Leonard share about his 40 years of experience serving children with disabilities and their families in East Africa and how the families he serves have encouraged him throughout his 10-year battle with cancer. 

Leonard passionately reminds us of our shared responsibility to use our gifts and talents to create a better world for those too often overlooked. He also shares how our personal challenges can be used to help others who suffer.