Kupenda for the Children
Kupenda for the Children
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission: Kupenda (“love” in Kiswahili) for the Children transforms harmful beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve children’s lives. Our Vision: A fully integrated society where people of all abilities have access to health, education, and a loving community.
About
Advocacy - Incorrect beliefs about the causes of and treatments for disability are often a larger obstacle for children with disabilities than physical barriers. Kupenda removes stigmas related to disability by educating leaders and communities through trainings, public events, family counseling, and informative resources.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Kupenda for the children works with our kenya partner kuhenza for the children to replace harmful beliefs and practices against children with disabilities with ones that promote access to education, medical care, and community inclusion. more than a billion people in the world have a disability severe enough to limit their participation in family, community, and political life. in many areas of the world, people with disabilities are believed to be cursed, leading to their neglect, abuse, rape, and murder. when we transform harmful beliefs related to disability, children with disabilities experience inclusion, health, and education access. in this year, kupenda improved the lives of approximately 10,000 children with disabilities through three programs. through our three programs, we equip families and leaders.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Kupenda for the children works with our kenya partner kuhenza for the children to replace harmful beliefs and practices against children with disabilities with ones that promote access to education, medical care, and community inclusion. more than a billion people in the world have a disability severe enough to limit their participation in family, community, and political life. in many areas of the world, people with disabilities are believed to be cursed, leading to their neglect, abuse, rape, and murder. when we transform harmful beliefs related to disability, children with disabilities experience inclusion, health, and education access. in this year, kupenda improved the lives of approximately 10,000 children with disabilities through three programs. through our three programs, we equip families and leaders.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NH.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 6E GREGORY ISLAND ROAD, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA, 01982.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 3.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $103,843.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $194,148 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $40,659 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.