International Work
Uganda thoughts
Volunteer therapist, Gunn, writes: As always, I am touched by some of children I’ve seen and their tragic situations which, in many cases, could have been improved/avoided had they lived in the West. I am touched, too, by the gratitude of parents/carers when we are... read more »
Dear TTR Office...
International Missions Manager, Nigel, writes from Uganda: What a challenge to get the internet! Anyhow we are doing well. We have been rather fully programmed by our lovely hosts. They really are brilliant and a pleasure to work with. Sunday was good, but very full... read more »
"Exciting and Humbling..."
Wheels Uganda trip team member, Linda Head, has sent us a great summary of what's been going on so far: Y’ello from Uganda at the (very late) end of day two! Team travel – safe, straightforward and uneventful. Praise the Lord! For those... read more »
Thank you Glenda
Glenda Pike, Wheels for the World co-ordinator, has retired after thirteen years of serving and making an amazing difference. Her time with the charity took her on 27 distributions, to countries such as Albania, Jordan, and Sierra Leone, working with local Christians to meet... read more »
Haiti Aid Arrives
Almost exactly 3 years after the Haiti earthquake, our wheelchairs have arrived with our partners, Haiti Hospital Appeal. Reninca, the Director of Children and Disability work there told us, "I just wanted to let you know that the wheelchairs that you so generously have... read more »
Tales from Nyeri
Sue Pimentel took part in Wheels' 2012 distribution to Nyeri as an occupational therapist. Since returning, she's spoken at her church (St. Paul's, Barton) about her experiences, and, thanks to the power of the internet, you can listen to her talk and watch her... read more »
Nyeri Blog -- 23 November 2012
Today's blog post comes from Ruth Davey, part of the Wheels team in Nyeri. The picture is one of the first we've had back from this distribution. As we near the end of this Nyeri distribution I feel a sense of gratitude... read more »
Nyeri Blog - November 22nd
Jill, a member of our Wheels team currently in Kenya has emailed with the latest details of the distribution in Nyeri, including a visit to Nyeri prison... How appropriate that during Prison Week in the UK the Wheels team in Kenya were able to supply... read more »
Nyeri Blog - Tuesday 20th November
Wheels for the World Nyeri trip team leader, Glenda, writes: We prayed for more clients and they certainly came yesterday. We were here at the Hospice from 9.00 am till 7.00pm. The power went off a couple of times but that was at least during... read more »
Nyeri news - Monday 19th November
Wheels Coordinator Glenda has emailed to say all is well over in Nyeri, Kenya - they have blue sky and the birds are chirping... There have also been tales of the 'interesting' Kenyan plumbing, resulting in Glenda having slightly more of a shower... read more »