My fingers, my eyes
Zimbabwean blind population is estimated to be 125,000 people. A full Braille Bible is typically made up of a stack of at least 48 volumes, weighing nearly 45kgs altogether at a cost of six hundred dollars each ($600) which makes it very difficult for people with visual disability to access the Word of God let alone afford one. Braille Bibles are scarce with some schools having only a single copy that the teacher reads out to students while they listen in their religious education (RE) lesson.
Faith comes by Hearing
The purpose of the project is to supply digital players (Proclaimers), which are preloaded with an audio Bible recorded in the Zimbabwean Shona and Ndebele languages. The main outcome is to create Scripture Engagement in a language people relate to easily, thus facilitate a seamless spread of the Word of God. Illiteracy, and visual impairment hinder full spiritual growth of the Church.
Empowering mothers of differently able children
We will aim to provide Scriptures to the mothers of disabled children (Bibles + bookmarks with verses for inspiration and encouragement) and their children (Children’s Bibles), for them to have the Word as their source of strength and comfort.