Frontier Missions Network continues the work of the lord. Comes to the Aid of 65-Year-Old Widow Kokoetey Dokaara, a 65-year-old visually impaired widow from Wechao-Buo in the Wa West District, has endured immense hardship. Born partially blind and later losing her sight entirely, her life took a dramatic turn after the death of her husband in the late 90s. The tragic loss of her son and her home in a rainstorm further deepened her struggles.
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The Final Tragedy
The death of her last surviving son, Yaw Dezem, was a devastating blow. Yaw, aged 27, had been Kokoetey’s primary source of support. He had been working tirelessly to build her a new home, even attempting to gather additional funds from a galamsey site to complete the project. Sadly, he passed away mysteriously on May 3rd while trying to secure resources to finish the house. This left Kokoetey entirely destitute and without anyone to care for her.
Community’s Concern and Intervention
Kokoetey’s plight did not go unnoticed. The assembly member for the Sanuori electoral area, Claudius Dare Kuuyore, shared the challenges the widow faced after the storm. “She was staying in this single room, and when the rainstorm hit the community on April 5th, she lost everything,” he explained. “Now, she is homeless and vulnerable. Her mentally disturbed son has disappeared, and with no one else to turn to, her situation became unbearable.”
Seeing the urgency, Mr. Kuuyore intensified his efforts to seek assistance for Kokoetey. His search led him to the Executive Director of Frontier Missions Network, Apostle Dr. Moses Sansa, who immediately responded to the call.
Frontier Missions Network Steps In
Upon learning of Kokoetey’s hardships, Apostle Dr. Moses Sansa visited her personally. He described Kokoetey as someone with immense strength and a positive attitude despite her circumstances. “She has a very cheerful heart and a powerful attitude because if she were to be any other person, she would have been broken down by now,” he remarked.
To alleviate her suffering, the Frontier Missions Network made a generous donation, which included two packets of roofing sheets, clothing (including second-hand items), and a bag of rice. Apostle Sansa assured the organisation that it would continue to support her. “We’ll keep an eye on her with some remittances and regular visits to ensure that she is coping well,” he added.
Wider Community Support
Frontier Missions Network’s assistance didn’t stop with Kokoetey. The NGO extended its support to 61 other widows in the community, providing them with food, clothing, and other essentials. Each widow received a brand-new cloth, half a bag of rice, and used clothes from home. Additionally, 200 school pupils received a hot lunch, sanitary pads were distributed to the girls, and residents were educated on proper hygiene practices.
The NGO also provided educational sessions on the correct use of sanitary pads, including hygiene practices such as handwashing, to promote better health within the community.
Through this initiative, Frontier Missions Network has not only helped Kokoetey but also provided crucial support to a broader group in the region, demonstrating their commitment to improving the lives of those in need.
