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Causes: Civil Rights, Community Health Systems, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Education, Health, International, International Relief
Mission: Kupenda for the children is a christian-based, non-profit organization that supports the work of kuhenza (a non profit organization located in kenya) by raising funds to meet the needs of handicapped children in kenya. Ultimately, the goal is that these children will feel that they are loved and accepted. This mission is met through advocacy, sponsorship of school fees, child assistance, medical intervention, construction of special needs facilities, and the coordination of volunteer assistance. Kupenda serves approximately 600 children with disabilities such as cerebal palsy, deafness, deformed or missing limbs, spina bifida, the effects of polio, visual impairment, downs' syndrome, autism, epilepsy, and other physical and mental disabilities.
Programs: Funded workshops, counseling, medical support, education, resource center, guidance materials and staff salaries for disabled children in kenya.
provided hearing aids, paid school fees and medical expenses for