Wheels for the World
Upcoming Wheels for the World Trips
Stories of impact: this month’ s story A Triumph of Courage: Favour’ s Journey in Jinja
Wheels for the World
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Upcoming Wheels for the World Trips
Want to take part in one of our Wheelchair distributions?
Join us on our trip( s) to: Ghana, Accra – May 2026 Rwanda, Kayonza – September 2026
See Planned trips page
Stories of impact: this month’ s story A Triumph of Courage: Favour’ s Journey in Jinja
On the second day of our distribution in Jinja, we met five-year-old Favour, whose quiet strength left a lasting impression on everyone present.
She arrived with her older sister, who lovingly carried her from place to place. Favour lives with Spina Bifida, which makes walking difficult, and often keeps her from attending school.
Our therapist, Kathy Birch, was moved by Favour’ s determination. With gentle encouragement, Favour began the brave task of climbing into her new wheelchair. Step by step, she pushed herself up using her arms, placing one foot after the other on the plates. With one final effort, she sat upright— smiling proudly as the crowd around her erupted in applause. Her courage was contagious.
Before leaving, Favour spent time with Sophie, our Play Therapist, enjoying toys, and fell in love with a beautiful Zebra mask which she took home.
But the most heart-warming moment came later... That Sunday, as our volunteers gathered in church, Favour surprised us all. Dressed in her Sunday best, she entered with a radiant smile and joined her peers for Sunday school. She clapped joyfully, lifting songs to Jesus with pure delight.
Favour’ s story is a powerful reminder: every child deserves a place in the house of God. Her presence, her joy, and her worship showed us how vital it is to create spaces that welcome and include those with disabilities.
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