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A Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) led by women in Buhera District ward 4 is imparting life skills to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and is also providing educational support to children with disabilities in the district.
Kungoyedzawo Children’s Charity secretary Leonard Mabasa said the organization started long back to pay school fees, provide food hampers, pampers and home visits to targeted orphans and vulnerable children in ward 4.
“Kungoyedzawo Children’s Charity carried out a survey and obtained 108 persons with disabilities in ward 4 only hence moved to upscale their community activities to impact the lives of many.
“Out of the survey carried out in Nerutanga area, 14 persons with disabilities (9 boys and 5 girls) were identified as more vulnerable than others. Out of the 14, seven are doing primary education and five are in secondary education while two others are being assisted while they are at home. Among the two, one child is in critical need with multiple disabilities including cerebral pulse, “said Mabasa.
He also said the organization is imparting life skills to children with disabilities in the district.
“The organization is doing rabbit and poultry production run by children with disabilities as a life skill initiative.
“The organization received assistance from Tools With A Mission (TWAM) in the form of welding, carpentry and sewing machines for the Children’s Charity,” he added.
The construction of blocks at Kungoyedzawo Children’s Charity is at an advanced stage and that will assist children with a boarding facility at the centre for easy logistics.
The organization upholds disability inclusivity in its committees and the community structures.
