It was a sigh of relief for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Busia County after the Catherine Omanyo Foundation donated 100 wheelchairs and 30 crutches to the (PWDs) across the 7 sub-counties to improve their mobility and independence.
Speaking at Katakwa Vocational Institute during the handover ceremony to PWDs in Teso North, Busia Women Representative Catherine Omanyo hailed the initiative, noting that the donation would enhance their independence and empower them to pursue their economic goals by boosting access to education, employment and socio-economic engagements.
Omanyo urged the beneficiaries to use the equipment for their own and their families' benefits; however, she cautioned them against selling the donated devices, noting it would water down the efforts made in assisting them to lead a normal life. "It's a great honour and excitement to see PWDs empowered to attain their goals independently.
I feel more encouraged when we transform lives and give hope to those who feel isolated in the society," noted Omanyo.
