Muganzi Joshua’s story is a powerful reflection of resilience and the impact of inclusive support. Born with a visual impairment, Joshua lost his sight completely in 2010 after unsuccessful surgeries. His situation was further complicated when his father left, leaving his mother—a canteen attendant—to raise him and his siblings with limited resources.
Despite these challenges, Joshua remained committed to his education. However, after completing Senior Four, his journey was nearly cut short due to an outstanding school fees balance of UGX 2.8 million, which prevented him from accessing his results or continuing school.
There were moments I felt stuck, but I never gave up on my education
Hope was restored when he was linked to IDIWA through Katalemwa Cheshire Home and enrolled in the BEMAPP programme. Through this support, his school fees were cleared, and he received mentorship and continuous guidance that enabled him to return to school with renewed confidence.
Joshua excelled academically, scoring 16 points with three principal passes. Inspired by his journey, he now aspires to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Education and become a teacher who motivates others, especially young people with disabilities.