Dr Justice Mhishi
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
Philanthropist Dr Justice Mhishi has donated a borehole, wheelchairs and sewing machines to the Yamuranai Association in Epworth, as part of efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities and vulnerable families.
The donation is part of Mhishi’s nationwide charity drive, which is providing wheelchairs and other support to communities across the country.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mhishi said the initiative was inspired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of leaving no one and no place behind.
> “We are here to give back to the community in support of our President’s mantra of leaving no one and no place behind. As a nation, we have a responsibility to stand with persons with disabilities and other less privileged members of our communities,” he said.
some recipients with their wheelchairs
Mhishi said helping communities should not be left to outsiders, urging Zimbabweans to play their part in improving the lives of those around them.
“We should not always expect outsiders to come and change our lives. Each one of us has a responsibility to carry the burden and make a difference where we are. Even with the little that we have, together we can transform our communities.”
He said the programme would continue reaching different communities, bringing hope and practical support to those in need.
Mhishi also shared his personal journey, recalling that he once lived in Epworth while working as a security guard before becoming who he is today.
“Today is a special day for me because I am back in Epworth. I once lived here and worked as a security guard, but today I have returned to give back to my brothers and sisters.
“The journey was not easy, but I want people to know that today’s circumstances do not determine tomorrow’s future,” said Mhishi.
He said the donations were meant to restore dignity and create opportunities for beneficiaries.
“We are not only commissioning a borehole, we are bringing clean water, restoring dignity and creating opportunities. Clean water is life, a wheelchair gives freedom and independence, while a sewing machine gives families an opportunity to earn a living.
“Together, these are powerful tools for empowerment,” said Mhishi.
Beneficiaries welcomed the donation, describing it as a life-changing intervention that would improve their daily lives.
They said access to clean water would ease the burden of travelling long distances to fetch water, while the wheelchairs would improve mobility for persons with disabilities.
Others said the sewing machines would help them start income-generating projects, enabling them to support their families and become more self-reliant.
They thanked Dr Mhishi for remembering the community, saying the donation had restored hope and demonstrated that people with disabilities should not be left behind.
