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People living with disabilities received wheelchairs and sewing machines from Philanthropist Dr Justice Mhishi, a donation that highlighted empowerment and inclusion in Shava North.
The handover ceremony held at Nyamaropa Primary School was honored by Shamva North legislator Isaac Chinodakufa local, community members, and beneficiaries, underscored how practical tools can restore dignity, reduce burdens on families, and open pathways to self‑reliance.
This nationwide initiative is moving on to many provinces with other previous donations by Dr Mhishi to enhance mobility for people with disabilities and create income-generating opportunities through vocational skills.
Under National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), disability inclusion is treated as a core crosscutting pillar aiming to transition the country to an upper middle-income society by 2030 by actively empowering persons with disabilities to participate in economic and social development.
Speaking on the sidelines on Friday, Dr Mhishi emphasised that the wheelchairs and sewing machines were not just items but instruments of hope and independence.
“Wheelchairs restore mobility, sewing machines create opportunity for self‑reliance.
“I have come to support the vision and the mantra of the President, who reminds us to leave no one and no place behind,”he said.
He reminded the gathering that disability is not a choice and that exclusion undermines national growth.
“No one chooses disability and no one should be excluded because of disability.
“Every person deserves respect, opportunity and a chance to fulfill their God‑given purpose,”he said.
These developments support the 2030 vision and mantra of His Excellence President Emerson Mnangagwa, who continues to remind the nation to leave no one and no place behind.6
In his sentiment, Shamva North legislator Isaac Chinodakufa highlighted the broader impact of the donation towards his constituency.
He said that empowerment initiatives strengthen communities and align with national development goals.
“This gesture shows that inclusion is not just a slogan but a lived reality.
“When persons with disabilities are empowered, the whole community benefits,”said Hon Chinodakufa.
One of the beneficiaries preferred to remain unknown expressed gratitude, noting how the wheelchairs would ease family burdens and allow them to participate more fully in community life.
“These wheelchairs bring us happiness and relieve mothers of the burden of carrying older children and disabled adults.
“Now we can move around and do things for ourselves.”
