Arrival to Geita and Disability Seminar One

Izumacheri Ward (Island). We arrive at the beach to board an ambulance boat for transport. There is no dock so everyone must be carried to the boat. Two motorcycles are all we have for transport on the island, driving up steep hills on rough roads. It is a short trip across Lake Victoria.  When we got there, we learned of a change of venue for the disability seminar.

The first Disability Awareness Seminar of this trip began with the disability team. We arrive to more than 70 people, including families affected by disability, government leaders, and church leaders.

Our message: that persons with disability are the same as others... same rights, same hopes, same dreams and strengths. The obstacles are the only differences, and communities can work together to address those issues.

Riding a motorcycle was the only means of transport on Izumacheri Ward.