Restoring Dignity Through Mobility

An estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide experience significant disability, and nearly 80% live in developing countries. Yet in places like Haiti, more than half of those who need rehabilitation services are unable to access them. Based on World Health Organization estimates, about 15% of Haiti’s population lives with a disability, and for many, mobility is one of their greatest barriers. Without mobility access, everyday activities like going to school, earning a living, and visiting friends can feel impossible.

A wheelchair is not just a means of getting around. It’s a life-changing gift that restores independence, dignity, and hope.

What We Do

Wheelchair distribution

Through trusted local partnerships, we identify those who need wheelchairs the most and ensure each chair is the right fit. Our team follows up to provide care, encouragement, and community because meeting this need is about more than mobility; it’s about restoring dignity and reminding people they are not forgotten.

Each wheelchair tells a story of connection, of a community that sees and supports its neighbors, and of God’s love shown in practical, tangible ways.

Why it Matters

Mobility is something many of us rarely think about, but for someone living with a disability in Haiti, a wheelchair can mean the difference between isolation and community, dependence and dignity. In Haiti, an estimated 15% of the population lives with a disability, yet more than half of those needing rehabilitation services cannot access them. For families already facing daily struggles, the access to and cost of a wheelchair is often out of reach.

A wheelchair is more than equipment. It’s freedom to go to school, earn a living, visit neighbors, and fully participate in life. It restores hope, value, and the simple joy of being able to move through the world with greater ease.

By coming alongside our neighbors in this practical way, we help break down barriers, open doors, and remind each person they are seen, valued, and loved.

"From isolation to hope."

Years ago, Sister Durosier’s life changed forever when a car accident in Port-au-Prince left her without a leg. Unable to continue selling goods at the market, she moved to Ranquitte searching for a fresh start, but instead found herself feeling alone, without family, and without hope.

Through YKM’s wheelchair distribution program, Sister Durosier received the gift of mobility once again. During the event, she encountered something even greater: a new sense of belonging. That day, she gave her life to Christ and soon became part of a loving community of believers who welcomed her as family.

"I thank God for this wheelchair," she shared, "because now I can attend church, be with others, and know I am not alone. In Christ, I have a family."

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