Restoring Mobility and Dignity
In Yemen, years of conflict have left the healthcare system fractured, with limited access to neonatal and rehabilitation services. Many children are born with physical or cognitive disabilities, and families living in poverty often struggle to provide the support and equipment their children need.
This is the reality for families of differently-abled children in Shabwa governorate, an area that is often difficult to reach due to security challenges. In these isolated communities, children with disabilities face daily obstacles that limit their movement, independence, and opportunities.
With support from The Waqf Fund, a critical intervention was implemented to reach the most vulnerable cases. The team identified children in urgent need across Ataq and Bayhan districts and provided specially designed wheelchairs to help them move with greater ease and dignity. Each wheelchair was fitted with colourful, cartoon-printed fabric to bring comfort and joy to the children receiving them.
This essential support helps children become more mobile, more independent, and better able to participate in daily life, offering not just equipment, but renewed hope for their future.
Wheelchairs prepared for distribution
