Thursday, May 8, 2025
A Light in the Darkness: Anto Mujinga’s Story of Survival and Hope
Anto Mujinga's story is one of resilience and hope, unfolding in the remote village of Tshiyanda, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Lualaba Province. Despite living with severe paralysis for over two decades, Anto has faced her struggles with remarkable perseverance. Her condition, which began with a mysterious illness during her childhood, gradually robbed her of her ability to move, leaving her isolated in a small mud hut. Life for Anto was a quiet existence, marked by physical limitations and a sense of abandonment. However, a turning point came when World Vision provided her with a wheelchair under the GIK program, transforming her life. Though she still relies on the help of others, particularly the village children who push her wheelchair, Anto now participates in community life, reconnecting with neighbors and reclaiming a sense of dignity and belonging.