This is a video clip of Akway Obaru. Erik filmed her dragging herself across the ground to her chair in the classroom. She smiled the entire time. When Erik showed her the footage back, she was laughing hysterically. She couldn’t stop according to Erik. She had never seen what she looked like as she attempted to maneuver about. Her reaction was confusing, but SOOO Akway! When she finished her film, Erik helped her with the sub-title translations. As they went on and on, Erik started to get goose-bumps. Please send your support to Erik and Andy at and respectfully.

It was flimed on November 6, 2007 in Gambella, Ethiopia

This poor young girl needs one of these wheelchairs, please to donate your wheelchair or to make a donation towards this project and receive a tax deduction, please contact Erik at