Lufwanyama District is celebrating a milestone in accessibility and inclusion following the distribution of three pedal carts (tricycles) to children with disabilities.
The tricycles, collected from the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) in Ndola, were officially handed over by the Lufwanyama Council Chairperson.
The donation was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Augustine Kasongo, former Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, who fulfilled a pledge he made during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in 2024.
The impact has already been felt by families in the community.
One mother, whose child now attends the newly opened special school, shared her gratitude: “This tricycle has taken a huge burden off my shoulders. I’m so grateful for the kind gesture that made this possible.”
Prior to receiving the tricycle, she had been carrying her child on her back to school daily.
The gesture underscores the importance of inclusive development and access to mobility for all. The community extends its heartfelt thanks to Mr. Kasongo for his continued support and commitment to uplifting lives.