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World Day of Prayer: Empowering mothers of differently able children

Zibusiso M Moyo aged 22 is from Mpoeng from Village called Patse in Matabeleland South Province. Zibusiso grew up as a normal young man who took part in school activities such as traditional dancing, singing, and reading the bible during assembly.

When he was in grade 7 he started feeling a persistent tingling sensation in his legs. He was then taken to Plumtree hospital which is situated in plumtree town where doctors suspected Arthritis however they could not fully confirm as the scan they had could not do a full body scan.

After receiving such devastating news his first reaction was to turn to the word in John 14vs1 which has been his anchor verse till today. The family was supportive and they did all they could to assist him

and support him, even though his mother and father faced their own medical challenges. The community had mixed reactions as the Zibusiso who loved to dance and sing and share the word of God had changed right before their eyes. Others blamed him and his parents saying maybe this was a punishment from God.

Zibusiso never lost hope despite negative comments from the community instead still continues with his passion for music and encourages himself with the word of God. In his spare time, he sings even though he cannot dance being differently abled never deterred him from his passion. He is grateful for the Bible Society of Zimbabwe coming to assist not only him but the community at large in how they can earn extra income as well as give bibles and wheelchairs.

“Ngithabela ukuthi iwheelchair izangincedisa ukuba ngenelise ukuhambahamba ukuze ngithengise lami”

He is happy the wheelchair will help him maneuver around to not sell dishwashers but perhaps start another business.

In closing his favourite verses that always motivate him and give him hope is John 14vs1…now he will be able to read it for himself from his new bible.

Seven years ago, Monica Machingura, a lady aged 42, a Waterfalls resident in the city of Harare gave birth to Tapiwanashe Junior Mutizwa (7) who developed Hydrocephalus, a condition whereby there is build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the hollow places inside the brain.

From left; Dr S. Chamburuka (Translation Officer), Mrs E. Vengeyi (Project Team Member), Dr C. Muchechetere (Board Chairperson), Ms S. Zonde (Project Team Member), Mr S. Gwasira (General Secretary) and Mr T. Maraire (Programs Manager).

We are excited and we congratulate the African Women Team who worked on the African Women Devotional Bible project.

The Bible Society of Zimbabwe has launched the first ever Shona Study Bible (Bhaibheri Re ChiShona Rine Tsanangudzo) in Zimbabwe, on May 27 2021.

Bible Society of Zimbabwe, visited the mountainous eastern highlands where they met Prisca Maneswa, (11) was born in 2010 and at four months, it was discovered that she had hydrocephalus and she was then referred to Mutare Provincial hospital for treatment.

Bible Society of Zimbabwe aims to provide scriptures to all in their preferred language and format. The team traveled to Mberengwa Midlands province for a braille distribution.

Loyiso Sola, an orphaned nineteen year old young man resides in the old hostels of Sidojiwe in Bulawayo. Sidojiwe flats, located in Donnington industrial area of Bulawayo were built during the colonial era (1950s) to accommodate Bachelors who were working in the industries during that period.