By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
Olivia is a young girl in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. She used to spend most of her day on a kitchen chair, or in her bed. She lives without the ability to walk.
For those of us blessed with mobility, not having it usually doesn't cross our minds. It's something most people take for granted. There are a variety of reasons why some people are mobility challenged. It could be the result of an injury or a medical condition.
One of our partner agencies in Guatemala is affectionately known as the "Wheelchair Ministry". The people they aggresively seek to rescue are the often forgotten: people with disabilities. Sadly, when living in poverty and having a disability, this typically means being hidden away in homes and institutions.
For some with mobility challenges, this also means incontinence and basic sanitation and hygiene difficulties. This is a subject most people don't want to talk about.
Through our partner agency, Olivia was able to receive mobility, the gift of a wheelchair. This means she can to school, and hang out with friends. She finally has independence. This is a huge quality of life improvement for her!
While our partner agency is able to focus on mobility, they also see a huge need for diapers and incontinence supplies. Last week we were able to send 3 more cloth diaper kits, for older children and young adults. Your support is what has made this possible.
By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
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