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    Denis, Uganda

    Denis is one of the coaches trained in the All Stars project. He loves coaching children with disabilities. Read more

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    Stella has Spina Bifida and uses a Motivation wheelchair. During lockdown she developed a video showcasing stretches wheelchair users can do to keep active. Read more

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Jane, Uganda

Jane, Uganda

Jane's son Ibrah has learning difficulties. He has been attending Motivation All Stars. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Sian Hughes Kroon

Denis, Uganda

Denis, Uganda

Denis is one of the coaches trained in the All Stars project. He loves coaching children with disabilities. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Sian Hughes Kroon

Basta, Uganda

Basta, Uganda

Basta is a sport coach and peer mentor in the All Stars project. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2022

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Sian Hughes Kroon

Dolma, India

Dolma, India

As Motivation focuses on ensuring that our wheelchair services and training are accessible for disabled women and girls, we also champion women working in wheelchair provision. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Author: Elise McKeever

Jackline, Uganda

Jackline, Uganda

Many of our Peer Trainers are women, ensuring women who receive our wheelchairs are trained in mobility skills and disability management by someone who they can relate to. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Author: Sian Hughes Kroon

Akmal's active attitude to life

Akmal's active attitude to life

Akmal received a Motivation wheelchair after getting a spinal cord injury as a child. This is his story about rebuilding an active life. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Anna Reeve

Michael's return to school

Michael's return to school

Find out why Michael Jnr is always to excited to return to school - unlike your average 13 year old! Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Anna Reeve

Mariam and John, Uganda

Mariam and John, Uganda

John's training helped him bond with his daughter, learn about cerebral palsy and join a community of support. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Anna-Kate Taylor

Isaac and Jacob, Uganda

Isaac and Jacob, Uganda

“Playing sports is special because it makes me feel like I am accepted." Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2019

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Anna-Kate Taylor

Stella's Story

Stella's Story

Stella has Spina Bifida and uses a Motivation wheelchair. During lockdown she developed a video showcasing stretches wheelchair users can do to keep active. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Author: Sian Hughes Kroon

Nolia and Kalimo, Malawi

Nolia and Kalimo, Malawi

Nolia and her dad, Kalimo, live in Malawi. They recently attended Motivation's Parent and Carer Training. This is their story. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 21st May, 2020

Author: Anna Reeve

Richard, Uganda

Richard, Uganda

Sport has completely changed Richard's life. Read his story and how you can support Motivation's All-Stars Appeal. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2019

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: Anna-Kate Taylor

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