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Discover inspiring stories of transformation from individuals and families whose lives have been touched by our work — real experiences that show the power of community, care, and rehabilitation in action.
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Neema was born with osteogenesis imperfecta — a rare bone condition that left her with frequent fractures and limited mobility. Growing up, she watched from the sidelines as other children played and went to school. But Neema was determined. “I wanted to be a teacher — to help children like me learn with hope, not shame,” she said.
Rehema was born in a remote village outside of Iringa, diagnosed with cerebral palsy before her first birthday. By the age of six, she had never taken a step on her own. Her parents, subsistence farmers, carried her everywhere. School wasn’t an option — the nearest one wasn’t accessible, and teachers lacked the training to support a child with her needs. Her mother, Halima, recalled, “I used to pray for someone — anyone — to see my daughter the way I do.”
Asha was a mother surviving in silence. Her two sons were both born with developmental disabilities, and local beliefs had labeled her cursed. Her husband abandoned the family when the second child was diagnosed, and Asha found herself completely alone — shunned even by neighbors. “People crossed the road to avoid us,” she said.
At age 19, Juma had never owned a wheelchair. A spinal injury from a fall during childhood had left him paralyzed, and for years, he depended entirely on his younger brother to carry him to the toilet, to church, or to see friends. “I hated being a burden,” Juma said. “It made me feel less than a man.”
