Local Wheelchair Mission in Malawi

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Boy carried two miles to school inspires a locally-made wheelchair mission in Malawi

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Boy carried two miles to school inspires a locally-made wheelchair mission in Malawi .

11.6% of Malawians aged five and older have at least one type of disability.

Danielle Kama became determined to find a way to get more wheelchairs made locally.

She met an "amazingly clever and funny" Malawian named Richard who was a wheelchair engineer.

So far about 200 kids have gotten wheelchairs from Malawi Wheels , which are all made and repaired locally.

Danielle says there are advantages to staying local and not being part of a large international organization.

Parent groups provide emotional and spiritual support and physical therapy education for parents of kids with disabilities.

Malawi Wheels ministering to people's needs holistically, says Danielle , with the mission being for "people to come away with an understanding of Christianity that reflects God's love for his people" Justin has been thriving with his increased mobility since receiving a chair.

He's also become a soccer coach for his team of friends.

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