Over 295 Wheelchairs Distributed in Kitgum as Father’s Heart Mobility Ministry Wraps Up Support Drive

 

Photo: Daniel Kitara 

Over 295 Wheelchairs Distributed in Kitgum as Father’s Heart Mobility Ministry Wraps Up Support Drive


By Daniel Kitara | Kit Media Link

The Father’s Heart Mobility Ministry has concluded a wheelchair distribution exercise in Kitgum District, providing more than 295 wheelchairs to beneficiaries across Chua East, Chua West and Kitgum Municipality in an initiative aimed at improving mobility, independence and access to daily activities for persons with disabilities.

The exercise, which was launched through the Diocese of Kitgum, began with beneficiaries in Chua East before extending to Chua West and eventually Kitgum Municipality.

The distribution has offered relief to beneficiaries who face mobility challenges, helping them move more independently, carry out routine activities and pursue their livelihoods with greater ease.


One of the beneficiaries, Akemkwene Joel Hosteen, a resident of Lemo South, commended the organisation for what he described as timely support to persons with disabilities.

Hosteen, a man of God, said the wheelchair would ease his ministry work within Kitgum Municipality and beyond, enabling him to serve his congregation and reach more people. He, however, urged the organisation to consider expanding its support in future distributions to include people who are blind and those who require crutches, noting that people with different disabilities have varying mobility and support needs.

Photo: Beneficiary Hosteen 

Speaking to the Media during the exercise, Francis Mugwanya, the ministry’s director and founder, said the organisation has spent more than 25 years supporting persons with disabilities and had distributed over 295,000 wheelchairs across the country.

Mugwanya called on leaders at different levels to advocate for persons with disabilities and ensure their concerns are represented in leadership and decision-making processes.

He emphasised that persons with disabilities have a rightful place in society and should be supported to participate meaningfully in community development and has also challenged communities to treat persons with disabilities with dignity, respect and compassion, stressing that disability should never be a basis for discrimination.

“Persons with disabilities are human beings like everyone else and deserve the care and respect they need. They are not second-class citizens,” was the message underscored by the ministry’s founder.

Mugwanya further encouraged recipients to make effective use of the wheelchairs to support their everyday activities and continue working towards economic independence.

Drawing from his own experience, he pointed to how he uses his arms to fit wheelchairs, encouraging beneficiaries to make the most of their remaining physical abilities as they navigate daily life.

Photo: Beneficiaries 

His message focused on resilience, self-reliance and the importance of creating opportunities for persons with disabilities to remain active members of their families and communities. The completion of the distribution exercise marks an important step in addressing mobility challenges among persons with disabilities in Kitgum District.

Beyond providing wheelchairs, the initiative has renewed calls for more inclusive communities, stronger leadership support and expanded assistance for people whose needs extend beyond mobility devices.

As the beneficiaries begin using their wheelchairs, the ministry’s appeal remains clear: persons with disabilities should not only receive support but also be recognised, respected and given opportunities to contribute to society.

For Kitgum District, the exercise serves as a reminder that improving accessibility and inclusion requires continued collaboration between organisations, local leaders and communities.



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Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM

    Well published with well and organised sentences continue Honourable

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    1. Prince Jollie DhanielOctober 26, 2026 at 6:26 AM

      Thank you for the Words of encouragement, I will continue to do that

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