International Work/uganda
Wheelsblog: Uganda (28.10.16)
Departure from normal, two of our members went out on a home visit to see one lady of 85 who is blind and unable to join in on community life. With a wheelchair we were able to supply, she wheeled out and all her... read more »
Wheelsblog: Uganda (27.10.16)
We were greeted with clear blue skies and relentless sun and were very very grateful for the shaded veranda. The tent had been full on our arrival. One group had started out at 2am and arrived at 5am but to some degree we have... read more »
Wheelsblog: Uganda (26.10.16)
Today was our rest day, although few British people would describe spending six hours on a bus as restful! Indeed Helen, who wasn’t feeling 100% in the morning and had chosen to stay behind, looked far more rested and well than the rest of... read more »
Wheelsblog: Uganda (25.10.16)
Day 3 started a bit later than anticipated as one of the team had to embrace the African experience of trying to “quickly” purchase a sim card to make contact with his family in Uganda. The rest of us enjoyed seeing the hustle and... read more »
Wheelsblog: Uganda (24.10.16)
The first day of our distribution started very early, leaving at 8am. After a detour to avoid a stranded lorry (these things happen in Africa) we arrived on site to be greeted by our first clients who were already waiting. However, we still had... read more »
Wheels in Uganda (Sunday 23.10.16)
Wheels for the World are hard at work in Uganda from the 21st October to the 2nd November, and they'll be reporting back with blog posts and updates whenever time and internet connections allow. Please follow along with all the stories here, and do... read more »
Wheels at Work - Latif's Story
Here's the fourth and final of Phil Green's videos from Uganda. In this one, we look at Latif's story, and see how the team work to find just the right wheelchair for his needs. Wheels for the World - Latifs' Story from Philip... read more »
Wheels at Work - The Kakunyu School
Here's the third of Phil Green's videos from the Wheels distribution in Uganda. This time he's focussing on the Kakunyu school. Wheels for the World - Kakunyu School from Philip Green on Vimeo. read more »
Wheels at Work - Nicolas' Story
Watch the second in Phil Green's series of videos telling the story of the Wheels Uganda distribution. This time, Phil takes us to meet Nicolas. Wheels for the world - Nicolas' Story from Philip Green on Vimeo. read more »
Through Fresh Eyes
From my first steps on African soil my senses were bombarded with new sights and smells but you quickly notice there is a slower pace of people, writes new Wheels team member Graham Watts. It’s my first time in Africa and my first experience as... read more »