The Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Campbell River in Canada, the Rotaract Club of the University of Nairobi Kabete Campus, Bethany Kids of Kijabe Hospital, and Hope Mobility in Nairobi, undertook a life-changing project to provide mobility and hope to children with physical disabilities. The initiative was generously funded by Rotary International.
Over the week of September 15-19, the project team worked tirelessly across Naivasha, Kawangware, Ngong and Thika, including Joytown Special School to fit and deliver 200 customized wheelchairs to children suffering from various medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, hydrocephalus, and spinal cord injury.
Each wheelchair was carefully fitted to meet the unique needs of the young recipients, ensuring comfort, safety, and independence. This thoughtful approach ensures that every child gains the freedom to move, learn, and play — transforming not just their mobility, but their quality of life.
Guided by Rotary’s call to action, “Service Above Self,” this joint effort truly embodies the spirit of service and compassion. The wheelchairs are more than just a means of movement; they are tools of empowerment — enabling children to attend school, engage with their families, and participate actively in their communities.
One particularly touching moment was seeing a young student overjoyed at the prospect of sitting her upcoming exams in October on her very own brand-new wheelchair — a powerful reminder of the impact of collective goodwill.
Through collaboration and dedication, Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi continues to create opportunities, restore dignity, and change lives — one wheelchair at a time.