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We partnered with Wheels of Happiness to deliver three urgently needed wheelchairs to deserving recepients.We all know how important a wheelchair is to the mobility of its user. But in developing countries, a functioning wheelchair literally means the difference between life and death.If my wheelchair breaks, it would be a huge disruption to my life and independence. But I have plenty of food, warm shelter, and people to take care of me. It would only be a matter of time before my wheelchair was replaced. In fact, it would only be a few minutes since I have a 2nd wheelchair…

On 14/08/2022 Dubel Disability Foundation was called by Mis Janet Udoh Edidiong. We were able to find out that her condition is real and she's in dire need of help.On our findings she had her injury in Imo State on 5th October 2021. She's a graduate of Imo State University. She studied Nursing. Why going to her school for clearance she had a car accident and that resulted in her spinal cord injury. Due to lack of funds she couldn't continue her clearance to further her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).Mis Janet Udoh Edidiong was relocated to her village in Akwa…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqz1WtpzGYM&list=PLzo9yVo9C7woE1NJy-PFZUipDDJxJial2&index=19The Processing Cassava BusinessDue to the short shelf life of harvested cassava tubers (2 -3 days), inadequate road and power infrastructure, most cassava produced in Nigeria is consumed locally. Of all the forms of cassava that can generate income, Garri is the cheapest and easiest way for entrepreneurs to enter the processed cassava market. Garri is the number one staple food in Nigeria. About 75% of Nigerians consume Garri every day. At the village, everyone eats Garri on a daily basis. This is to say that there is a sizable market for selling cassava processing services.To further explain, the engine…

I find it thrilling to visit places, going from one humanitarian outreach to another. This is something I never could imagine that I could do after my spinal cord injury.A GoFundme was created by Mr. Erik Kondo to support Dubel Disability Foundation to purchase wheelchairs. Two Rough Rider wheelchairs were purchased, a third wheelchair was donated by Mr. Phil Hunt, medical supplies were also donated to us from generous individuals. All of these goods were sent on a shipping container from the US, by my relative, to Logos. We waited for eight months for its arrival.In my despair after my…

My name is Kiran Osuji, I'm a native of IBEME Umudum. I sustained a spinal cord injury for many years now.Before my accident I was engaged to my wife, we had two sons, after my accident i married my wife who is so much support to me.When I had my accident life became unbearable for my family and I. People I know stigmatized on me, only but few friends I know visited me. For more than eighteen years I and my family have been struggling to feed, I find it difficult to get my medication or visit a doctor when…

My name is Celestine Nwankwo a native ugwueme in Awgu LGA Enugu State.A person living with tetraplegia spinal cord injury for the past 14 years. I will never stop being thankful to Dubel Disability Foundation and Mr Erik for relocating me from my former un accessible wheelchair environment to my present location where life has been more easier for me managing my condition.Ever since I started living in this new environment, I have been able to move around associate with people go to any function I want to attend. it give me a sense of belonging unlike me before that…

See Video's of Christopher's Life My name is Christopher Odimegwu Eze, I'm from Umugwu ifakala mbaitoli L G A Imo State. I survived a terrible accident when I was a teenager at the waist which resulted to loss of my legs. I'm married with children. For a long time now life have been very hard for me as I struggle to fend for my family while being on the bed or sometimes on the wheelchair. My life has been a terrible one as per most people I know barely come close to me. I'm very much active, I can easily wheel my chair to…

Am grateful to life for not giving up irrespective of my pain and struggles that comes with living with sci mostly as I live in a small village.Gratitude to many who surprised me on my birthday 25th December. Many I never extended an invitation to.  People trooped in numbers, mostly dignitaries to celebrate with me and to congratulate me for Dubel having become successful. The few outreach work done by Dubel is amazing and one of a kind and non to reckon with.I believe in the future that Dubel is gonna be more fruitful, considering from the impact made, reaching…

See Video's of Theo's Life My name is Theophilus Egbugwu, I'm a native of Oziri Iyishi in ikeduru Local Government Area in Nigeria.On the first of May 2015, I fell from a ladder while working and sustained a spinal cord injury. In desperation to get treatment and walk again I sold everything I had moving from one hospital to another, from one herbal home to another but all to no avail. After my various hospital admission, I came back to my house, my wife was the one taking care of me and we have no child at the moment. My…

See Video's of Abraham's Life My name is Abraham Chigbonkpa Anyanwu.I'm from Umuomaoko ihitte in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA of imo State Nigeria..On July 4th 2010, I had accident which affected my Spinal cord. I went for a surgery, I spent all I had, still all the efforts proved ineffective.For over eleven years, I'm laying one place on bed. Because laying on bed every day, I developed some bedsore wounds that has eaten up some part of my buttocks, scrotum and thigh.In fact, my condition is better to imagine than experience.I'm married with three lovely children.My wife abandoned me and children…

Wow! My mouth will not stop thanking the Dubel Disability Foundation and Mr Erik for the wonderful things he has been doing through Dubel Disability Foundation.Dubel Disability Foundation thank you for giving me  the opportunity to have a new life better than my formal dwelling. Having  sponsored my move to this new location and having rented a standard apartment for me, my life has changed for the better.I can now be able to come out associate with the society visit places I want to visit with ease , without anybody having to carry me on the back down from the…

Dry season is usually a period of little rain or no rain for a period of five to six months, Usually, from October to March. During this time, the sun is strong, and temperature is usually very hot. Living with SCI in Nigeria and surviving dry season is difficult. During the dry season, there's a high chance of someone with SCI developing numerous pressure sores all over his or her body. Whenever the season comes, it's is very hard for me. What makes it so difficult is that I am fighting an existing pressure sore. This means that I will…

My name is Nmaduakulam, Oyedikachi. I am thirty three years old. Three years ago. I fell from a palm tree and sustained a spinal cord injury. I was admitted in the federal Medical Center Umuahia for three months. The doctors tried all they could, but decided that am completely paralyzed from the waist to my toes. It was really a tough situation for me, I had a new born baby four months before my injury.For the past three years, I have suffered mostly from pressure sores which have happened because I have been lying on a raffia/wood bed without a…

The Dubel Disability Foundation brings Francis a mattress, food, and supplies to help him heal his pressure sore.  https://youtu.be/CIBBhqfqqeQ

See Video's of Zion's Life Few days ago I was able to go out to the shopping mall to look around to see the beauty of life again. It was first experience in going out to shopping mall for over eleven years since my accident which has left me shut out of society alone in my room.It hasn't been easy for me to be indoors for the past eleven years. After all this time, by the grace of God I was able to go out. My friend, Robert, picked me up. We travelled by car to the ShopRite mall in Owerri. I…

Three years after my injury, I began to help myself as nobody else would help me. I cooked, washed, swept, and cleaned myself as best I could. I was pretty active. I could do a lot during the day, but I still had many challenges and limitations.My big challenge was getting water to support me in cooking,clothes washing, and bathing. Getting water in the rural area isn't really an easy thing to do especially when one is sick or old. The source of water in my village comes mostly by a local stream, a watering hole, and by people using…

See Videos of Celestine's Life Recently, Emmanuel traveled several hours  Celestine's rural village to bring him a mattress, a new wheelchair and some basic needs. But before going, Emmanuel had to spend the day in the city battling a blazing sun and a car breakdown to purchase the necessary supplies. Celestine lives on the top of a hill which is completely inaccessible by wheelchair. In fact, Emmanuel had to be carried by two men to reach his home. Celestine has been stuck in his room for over a decade, lying on a broken mattress. His wheelchair was severely rusted and barely…

My name is Zion Chichetam.  I have been a quadriplegic since 24 October 2010. During this time, I have faced a lot of medical difficulties such as severe constipation and blood in my urine. One time, I was rushed to Imo Hospital because I was bleeding through my catheter.  My life has been tough. But by God's grace and the help of the Dubel Foundation I have been released from some of these challenges. Before I was lying down on a little mattress on the floor that would cause me to become cold at night. But now with the help of the…

This video shows some of the many challenges faced by SCI in Nigeria.Francis is gathering wood for a cooking fire. This type of activity is both very difficult and dangerous for people with SCI due to the dangers of getting cuts and severe burns.The Dubel Foundation is trying to help Francis, but we need your support to help many others in need just like him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pzYyNXd-EsFrancis' task is made much harder due to lack of having an functional wheelchair setup. In this case, his wheelchair doesn't support his legs which are more or less hanging. The condition of Francis' wheelchair barely…

Since I was confused with life and its difficulties, I didn’t really know what to do with the money. I thought that if I could go to the hospital and have them insert a catheter into me, I could get rid of the nylon bag. But the amount of money was too little to transport me to the hospital, or for me to consult a doctor, or for me to buy my medication. Even if i could achieve one of these with the money, what money will I use next time? I just didn't know what to do. The best…