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Kupenda for the Children

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We transform harmful beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve children’s lives.

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Rita's disability does not prevent her from receiving an education, but her community's attitudes do. Read her story to learn about the obstacles she faces and what can change the landscape for children like her. kupenda.org/fighting-for-t…

Rita's disability does not prevent her from receiving an education, but her community's attitudes do. Read her story to learn about the obstacles she faces and what can change the landscape for children like her. 

kupenda.org/fighting-for-t…
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Our award-winning film, KUPENDA, is now available at kupendafilm.com ! You can rent the film for individual viewing or buy a license to show the film at your school, church, community group, or university!

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Your DonorSee 🌍 donations will be doubled in May! Just follow the link below and click the orange "Donate" button! Your support will enable us to train 25 community leaders to improve the lives of more than 350 children with disabilities per year! donorsee.com/project/15692

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Heavy rains in Kenya have caused the govt to shut down schools nationwide, resulting in more children w/ disabilities at home, unable to access crucial services. Please join us in praying for these communities & supporting efforts by our staff to safeguard these children.

Heavy rains in Kenya have caused the govt to shut down schools nationwide, resulting in more children w/ disabilities at home, unable to access crucial services. 

Please join us in praying for these communities & supporting efforts by our staff to safeguard these children.
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This #FathersDay learn how fathers like Peter are overcoming community rejection for having a child with a disability. Read our latest blog to learn how a Kupenda resource became his "pillar of strength!" #hope #disabilitysupport #disabilitycommunity kupenda.org/a-fathers-hope/

This #FathersDay learn how fathers like Peter are overcoming community rejection for having a child with a disability. Read our latest blog to learn how a Kupenda resource became his "pillar of strength!" #hope #disabilitysupport #disabilitycommunity 

kupenda.org/a-fathers-hope/
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Parents are often the most successful #advocates for their children w/ disabilities. Kupenda provides individualized counseling to parents to help them understand their children's rights, best care for their child, & learn where they can access the resources their family needs.

Parents are often the most successful #advocates for their children w/ disabilities. Kupenda provides individualized counseling to parents to help them understand their children's rights, best care for their child, & learn where they can access the resources their family needs.
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Kupenda’s technical team provided feedback on UNICEF 's new toolkit for "Addressing Stigma and Discrimination toward Children and Youth with Disabilities through Social and Behavior Change." Watch the 3-minute video below & read our blog at kupenda.org/kupenda-contri… to learn more!

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This month Kupenda's long-time supporter & friend, Jess Sullivan nominated us for St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Ministry Outside the Parish Award. The church gave a generous gift that will enable us to train more local leaders in Kenya as advocates for children w/ disabilities!

This month Kupenda's long-time supporter & friend, Jess Sullivan nominated us for St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Ministry Outside the Parish Award. The church gave a generous gift that will enable us to train more local leaders in Kenya as advocates for children w/ disabilities!
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Kupenda has a new Child Scholarship Program! Read our latest blog to find out how this program is protecting children from isolation and abuse and equipping them to meet their God-given potential! kupenda.org/introducing-ku…

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This back-to-school season, read our latest blog to learn about the extraordinary gifts they might have missed if Philip was not given access to an education with the assistance of Kupenda supporters and staff. kupenda.org/back-to-school…

This back-to-school season, read our latest blog to learn about the extraordinary gifts they might have missed if Philip was not given access to an education with the assistance of Kupenda supporters and staff.
 
kupenda.org/back-to-school…
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Bring your pals to Night Shift Brewing in Everett on Nov 4 for a fun trivia night to support children with disabilities. There will be cash prizes, tasty snacks and delicious beers! Best of all, you’ll be helping more people learn about our kids in Kenya! give.kupenda.org/event/kupenda-…

Bring your pals to <a href="/NightShiftBeer/">Night Shift Brewing</a> in Everett on Nov 4 for a fun trivia night to support children with disabilities. There will be cash prizes, tasty snacks and delicious beers! Best of all, you’ll be helping more people learn about our kids in Kenya! give.kupenda.org/event/kupenda-…
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"They will tell you your child is a stone, when really, they are a diamond." Read our latest blog to learn how one U.S. supporter navigates disability stigma and connects with Kupenda parents in Kenya! kupenda.org/stronger-toget…

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Longtime Kupenda supporters, Adventures For The Cure are hosting the Rockburn Cyclocross Race in the Maryland area on Nov 17, where a portion of all proceeds go to Kupenda! Watch last year's highlights and register below! youtu.be/tBo7CnQKbP4?si… bikereg.com/rockburncross2…

Longtime Kupenda supporters, Adventures For The Cure are hosting the Rockburn Cyclocross Race in the Maryland area on Nov 17, where a portion of all proceeds go to Kupenda! Watch last year's highlights  and register below!

youtu.be/tBo7CnQKbP4?si…
bikereg.com/rockburncross2…
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This October, join us in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month! #DownSyndrome is a genetic condition that impacts physical and mental development while often also presenting strengths such as a high capacity for empathy and a strong visual short-term memory.

This October, join us in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month! #DownSyndrome is a genetic condition that impacts physical and mental development while often also presenting strengths such as a high capacity for empathy and a strong visual short-term memory.
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Tonight's the night! Come join our Development Director, Jessica Charles Abrams, for a fun night of trivia at Night Shift Brewing to raise support for children with disabilities in Kenya! Follow the link below to learn more! #trivia #Boston #kupenda give.kupenda.org/event/kupenda-…

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Two of our Kenyan staff members recently traveled to Nairobi to share about Kupenda's Child Case Management App. This tool equips us to support community-based counseling and care for children w disabilities and their families in low-income countries. Check out a sneak peek here!

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This GivingTuesday, you can support spreading this message and promoting the respect and inclusion of people with disabilities in Kenya and around the world! #IDPwD2024 kupenda.org/donate

This GivingTuesday, you can support spreading this message and promoting the respect and inclusion of people with disabilities in Kenya and around the world! #IDPwD2024
kupenda.org/donate
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Did you know that there is not just 1 but 4 types of #stigma that many families impacted by disabilities face? Read our latest blog to discover how Kupenda is transforming harmful beliefs about disability to those that improve lives! kupenda.org/stories-of-sti…

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Samuel once hid from his community due to the stigma of his disability. Read our latest blog to find out what gave him the confidence to help himself and others live in loving inclusion! kupenda.org/inclusive-runn…

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Mercy went from being left out by others to leading them. Read our latest blog to learn more about how this transformation took place! #Running #InclusionMatters #RunningMotivation #DisabilityAwareness #disabilitycommunity kupenda.org/inclusive-runn…