The initiative in Adamasiko, Soroti District, seeks to improve mobility, promote inclusion and strengthen the livelihoods of families raising children with disabilities.
Action of Love International has extended support to five families raising children with disabilities in Adamasiko, Dakabela County, Soroti District, through the donation of wheelchairs and heifers in an initiative aimed at improving their quality of life and strengthening household livelihoods.
The intervention reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families through practical humanitarian assistance that promotes dignity, inclusion and sustainable development.
For many families caring for children with disabilities, accessing mobility equipment and meeting daily needs can be financially challenging. The donated wheelchairs are expected to improve mobility for the children who need them, while the heifers offer families an opportunity to benefit from milk production and future reproduction, potentially strengthening their household incomes.
Putting families and children at the centre of support
Speaking during the distribution, Jefferson Kandi, Executive Director of Action of Love International, said the initiative was driven by the need to address the challenges and neglect often experienced by children with disabilities.
Kandi explained that many parents and caregivers face considerable difficulties providing the necessary care and resources for their children, making targeted interventions essential in improving family welfare.
He said the organisation seeks not only to provide immediate assistance but also to create opportunities that give families greater hope and improve their long-term livelihoods.
According to Kandi, the heifers are intended to provide lasting benefits through milk production and reproduction, while the wheelchairs will help beneficiaries who require mobility assistance to move around more easily.
He noted that supporting children with disabilities goes beyond providing material assistance, emphasising the importance of love, acceptance, dignity and inclusion within families and communities.
Kandi urged parents and caregivers to embrace their children with disabilities and recognise their worth, encouraging families not to regard disability as a burden.He also called upon donors, development partners and well-wishers to join the organisation in supporting individuals and families with special needs.
To strengthen community outreach, Kandi appealed to local council chairpersons at the LC1 level to work closely with the organisation in identifying people with disabilities who may require similar assistance.
Local leaders commend the organisation
The intervention received support from local leaders, who commended Action of Love International for extending humanitarian assistance to families in their communities.
Abongu David, the councillor representing people with disabilities in Oculoi Sub-county, appreciated the organisation for providing wheelchairs and heifers to the beneficiaries.
He encouraged the recipients and their families to take good care of the donated items to ensure they deliver lasting benefits.
Abongu pledged to personally monitor the beneficiaries to ensure that the heifers are properly cared for and remain with their intended recipients.
He also appealed to the government to strengthen its interventions for people with disabilities, noting that non-governmental organisations cannot independently meet all the needs of vulnerable communities.
He called for more effective implementation of government programmes to ensure that people with disabilities are not left behind in development initiatives.
Meanwhile, Emwalu Moses, the LC3 chairperson of Oculoi Sub-county, praised Action of Love International for demonstrating commitment to improving the welfare of people with disabilities.
He observed that the wheelchairs would help beneficiaries who need mobility support, while the heifers could provide families with milk and opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods.
Emwalu encouraged the beneficiaries and their families to take proper care of the animals and use the opportunity to improve their household welfare.
Families welcome renewed hope
For the families who received the support, the intervention represents an important step towards addressing some of the challenges they experience while raising children with disabilities.
Grace Akiror, a resident of Adamasiko Village, expressed gratitude to Action of Love International, explaining that financial constraints had previously made it difficult for her to obtain a wheelchair and a heifer for her child.She described the donation as a source of renewed hope and pledged to take good care of the animal.
Other beneficiary families also welcomed the support, saying it would make a meaningful difference in their children’s lives and provide opportunities for improved mobility and household well-being.
Their appreciation reflects the importance of interventions that respond directly to the needs of families and provide practical assistance capable of making a lasting difference.
Building inclusive and supportive Community
Action of Love International recognises that improving the lives of people with disabilities requires collective responsibility and sustained collaboration among families, communities, government institutions, humanitarian organisations and development partners.
Through initiatives such as the distribution of wheelchairs and heifers, the organisation seeks to address immediate needs while creating opportunities for greater independence, inclusion and improved livelihoods.
The organisation therefore invites donors, development partners, corporate institutions and well-wishers to collaborate in expanding support for vulnerable individuals and families.
Together, we can build communities where children and adults with disabilities are valued, supported and given opportunities to live with dignity and participate meaningfully in society.
