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Makunzva
A Zvishavane woman suffering
severe fibroids was recently given a new lease of life after Shekinah Glory, a
charity organization, helped her undergo medical surgery at a cost of $40 000.
For a long time, Edna
Nyoni of Shonhai Village under Chief Mapanzure, had suffered from the fibroids
that were manifesting in several ways including an abnormally-protruded stomach.
Her tummy had grown so
big that she appeared as though she was heavily pregnant, while a continuous
flow of blood made the situation even worse.
Her relief came when
Shekinah Glory learnt about her predicament and began working on modalities for
her medical operation which was conducted at Gweru General Hospital on June 16.
Shekinah Glory was
founded by Bangladesh-based Juliet Bvekwa who also runs an orphanage centre taking
care of vulnerable children.
The organization is
assisting many people living with HIV and Aids under its Ndine Hanya (I Care) programme.
It is through this
programme that Nyoni got to meet Bvekwa to ask for help as she had heard that
Shekinah Glory could be in position to help.
After listening to
Nyoni’s story, Bvekwa was greatly touched by her plight and she set out to look
for ways to help her.
In an interview with TellZim
News, Nyoni, who is a 37-year-old mother of three, said she had almost lost all
hope.
“It was a tough time
for me. I used to stay with my husband in Mberengwa but when my situation
worsened in 2018, my husband took me to my parents’ place where he left me and never
returned. I suffered until the help I got courtesy of Shekinah Glory. My father
could not afford the money that was required for the whole process to get me
operated.
“I thank God for
sending me Juliet Bvekwa and her team at Shekinah Glory because I am now completely
healed with all the fibroids removed,” said Nyoni.
School fees for one of
her two daughters who attend Mabhazuli Primary is now being paid by a teacher
who felt sorry for the family’s dire circumstances.
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| Edna Nyoni before operation |
Shekinah Glory
Children’s Home manager, Susan Magama said she was glad that the organization’s
efforts had paid off.
“We have to thank God
who helps the needy and vulnerable, and who also restores hope where all hope
has been lost. We have a good leader in Juliet Bvekwa who used her own salary to
pay for Edna’s treatment,” said Magama.
Her words were
supported by Shekinah Glory programmes coordinator Junias Chirongoma who said
the organization was doing a lot with very little resources.
“We are currently paying
fees for 177 children in various primary and secondary schools in Zvishavane. We
are also supporting five children at different universities with tuition and
some of their other requirements,” Chirongoma.
