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Tanaka Mahanya
A 37-year-old Glen View woman says living with a disability has never stopped her from fulfilling her dreams as she has created employment for herself.
Charity Deve said having a disability has never been a barrier to fulfilling the desires of her heart.
She was amputated seven years ago but has established a lucrative business of making flower vases.
In an interview at the Harare Agricultural show, she said her hand was amputated in 2016.
“I was involved in an accident when I was travelling to Botswana where I wanted to buy some goods for my business.
“During that time, I owned a traditional food court but, due to that incident, everything went south.
“My employees started stealing from me and I decided to stop the business.”
She said she received assistance from Deaf Zimbabwe Trust and USAID.
“I was taken for a training course where I learnt to make vases using towels and cement.
“I am now self-employed and I earn a living from the job.
“My family has never gone to bed hungry.
“Since I started the job, I have never failed to take care of my children.
“My husband passed away in 2012 and I have been able to take care of myself for all these years.”
She encouraged people with disabilities to make use of programmes and opportunities which come their way.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter