Blogposts
Roofbreakers in Kolkata India in 2026
A team of 5 UK volunteers – Abigail, Anne, Vitoria, Martyn and Janet – were privileged to serve as Roofbreakers in Kolkata India in 2026. They travelled to Kolkata for 10 days,... read more »
Longing to Belong: Wheels in Elburgon, Kenya
“Do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 A promise carried in the hearts of the team from the moment they arrived in Elburgon. A Welcome That Spoke of Belonging When the Wheels for the World team... read more »
When hope rolls in: Wheels for the World in Jinja, Uganda
In September 2025, our Wheels for the World team travelled to Jinja, Uganda, bringing mobility, dignity, and the love of Christ to over 250 individuals. Each day was filled with unforgettable moments of transformation and hope. Faith Mendy, Though the Roof's International Missions Manager, shares... read more »
New life in Nigeria 2024 Wheels for the World blog
Our Wheels for the World team in the UK helped support the distribution of life-changing mobility aids to many disabled people in Lagos and Delta State, Nigeria, in March/April 2024. Over 80 million disabled people worldwide need a wheelchair but don’t have the money or... read more »
Book review: Loving Our Own Bones
Becky Clegg, a Roofbreaker with personal experience of disability, reviews 'Loving Our Own Bones: Rethinking disability in an ableist world' by Julia Watts Belser In her latest book, 'Loving our Own Bones', Watts Belser... read more »
International Roofbreakers in Kerala, India, 2024
Our first International Roofbreaker mission trip to Kerala, India, in January 2024 had a profound impact. It touched the lives of at least 135 disabled people and family members. The trip also addressed the hearts and minds of over 200 local Christian leaders, teachers... read more »
Wheels in Kimilili and Eldoret, Kenya 2023: blog
Through the Roof is blessed to have two Wheels for the World missions to Kenya in 2023. On the second trip, volunteers visit Kimilili then Eldoret to distribute wheelchairs and mobility aids to disabled people, as well as Bibles, to bring them physical and... read more »
Wheels for the World in Elburgon, Kenya 2023: Blog 4
For our last blog post from this trip, Andy Tyas shares his memories of the end of our 2023 Wheels for the World trip to Elburgon, Kenya, to distribute wheelchairs that bring freedom to disabled people. This Christian mission is taking place with our... read more »
Wheels for the World in Elburgon, Kenya 2023: Blog 3
Shaun Burrows, our International Missions Manager, is taking on the role of blogger on our Wheels for the World trip to Elburgon, Kenya to distribute wheelchairs to disabled people. This Christian mission is taking place with our local partner in Elburgon, Pastor Davis from... read more »
Wheels for the World in Elburgon, Kenya 2023: Blog 2
Shaun Burrows, our International Missions Manager, is taking on the role of blogger on our Wheels for the World trip to Elburgon, Kenya to distribute wheelchairs to disabled people. This Christian mission is taking place with our local partner in Elburgon, Pastor Davis from... read more »