Mwenezi woman finds hope after 8 Years in a wheelbarrow

By Staff Reporter | Aug. 30, 2025

The woman, who was once active and independent, was run over by a car in 2017. Ever since, she's had to deal with constant pain, the inability to move on her own, and a complete lack of medical care.

A 51-year-old woman from Flora-Erasmus Village in Mwenezi has spent the last eight years living in a wheelbarrow after a serious car accident left her unable to walk and with a badly injured arm.

The woman, who was once active and independent, was run over by a car in 2017. Ever since, she's had to deal with constant pain, the inability to move on her own, and a complete lack of medical care. Because she doesn't have a wheelchair, her neighbors and family have had to push her around the village in a wheelbarrow.

Her difficult situation has now been shared by the Nkomwa Foundation Trust (NFT), a local group that supports people with disabilities. The NFT is asking for immediate help for her.

"This isn't just about disability. It's about a person's dignity, healthcare, and the right to be able to move around," the NFT said in a statement. "With the right medical help and a wheelchair, this woman can get her independence back and live with dignity again."

The NFT also shared their deep concern about the lack of accountability after the accident. "It's really upsetting that some people can be so heartless after something like this happens," the foundation added. "We're asking the authorities to make sure the person responsible for the accident faces justice and helps the victim. As an organization, we will do our best to restore her dignity and get her a mobility device so she can move around."

The organization is reaching out to anyone who wants to help, including individuals, companies, and other groups. They are asking for support to pay for her medical exams and treatment, donate a wheelchair, or provide any other kind of help that could make her life better.

The NFT emphasized that this case highlights a bigger problem for people with disabilities in rural areas, where it's often hard to get medical care and assistive devices. People who want to help can contact the Nkomwa Foundation Trust, which has promised to make sure the support goes directly to the woman.

Her story is one of incredible strength, and it's a reminder for all of us to show compassion, fight for justice, and stand with those who are most in need.