08/25/2026
Language should never be a barrier to inclusion. Grateful for partners like Kupenda for the children!
More than 50 million people around the world speak Amharic. Thanks to a new partnership between Kupenda and SIL Global, they now have access to our training program that equips parents and caregivers to become advocates for their children with disabilities.
Disability stigma exists around the world. In Ethiopia alone, more than 32 million people speak Amharic, and harmful beliefs about disability continue to prevent many children from accessing education, health care, and full inclusion in their communities. But now, using our newly translated workshop guide, SIL is equipping Ethiopian organizations and community leaders to help parents understand that disabilities are not caused by curses, witchcraft, or sin, but by medical conditions, and that every child has inherent worth and the right to learn, receive appropriate medical care, and participate fully in family and community life.
Making this resource available in Amharic means more local leaders can deliver these workshops in their own communities, creating lasting, grassroots change that transforms families and reduces disability stigma for future generations.
Language should never be a barrier to inclusion. Together, Kupenda and SIL are breaking down that barrier. In the coming year, we plan to translate more of Kupenda's disability training tools into new languages, including Swahili and Spanish, bringing these resources closer to the people who will use them to change children's lives.
Download the free Amharic Parents Workshop guide here: https://kupenda.org/resources/parents-caregivers/
