By Rahim Abdul
In Machinjiri, Blantyre, a single act of kindness has sparked a wave of hope and inspiration across the community. Six-year-old Dorothy Beyadi, who has lived with cerebral palsy since birth, has become a symbol of resilience and the power of collective compassion.
For years, her mother Agnes Levison battled alone carrying Dorothy everywhere, appealing to friends, relatives, and organizations for support, with little success. But her perseverance paid off when Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) referred her to Gift of the Givers Foundation.
Within days, the foundation provided what Agnes had prayed for a brand-new wheelchair. What may seem like a simple gift is a life-changing tool: it gives Dorothy independence, dignity, and a chance to experience childhood beyond the confines of her mother’s arms.
The impact has reached beyond Dorothy and Agnes. As neighbors gathered to witness the handover, her newfound mobility became a reminder that disability should not mean exclusion.
“She can now go to school, play with her friends, and I can take her for physiotherapy with ease,” Agnes said with tears of joy.
Gift of the Givers’ intervention highlights the critical gap in disability support in many Malawian communities. It also proves that partnerships like the one between YONECO .
Dorothy’s radiant smile as she rolled into her new wheelchair was more than a personal victory; it was a community celebration of hope, inclusion, and possibility.
