Empowering Lives, Celebrating Abilities

Unbroken Spirit Foundation Visits Women of St. Beningus Catholic Church: Spreading Hope and Awareness

It was a bright August morning in 2025 when the women of St. Beningus Catholic Church gathered for their annual August meeting — a time of fellowship, reflection, and renewal. The air was filled with laughter, colorful attire, and the familiar warmth of community. But this year’s gathering held a deeper purpose — one that would touch hearts and open minds.

As part of its ongoing advocacy program, Unbroken Spirit Foundation (USF) joined the meeting with a mission close to its heart: promoting disability awareness and respect for the rights of persons with disabilities.

Leading the team was the Foundation’s CEO, Oguguo Chinonso Daniel, a passionate advocate for inclusion and empowerment. With a calm yet powerful voice, he shared stories that resonated deeply — stories of courage, of resilience, and of the everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities in society.

“Disability,” he said, “is not inability. Every person, regardless of their physical condition, deserves dignity, opportunity, and respect.”

His message was simple but profound. He urged the women to become champions of inclusion in their homes, churches, and communities — to teach their children kindness, to offer support rather than pity, and to see beyond physical differences.

Throughout the talk, many of the women nodded in agreement, their faces reflecting both empathy and realization. They asked questions, shared their experiences, and discussed ways they could contribute to creating a more inclusive environment within their parish and beyond.

The atmosphere was electric — not of entertainment, but of enlightenment. For many, it was their first time truly understanding what it means to live with a disability and the social barriers that often make life harder for persons with disabilities than the impairments themselves.

Before the end of the session, Unbroken Spirit Foundation distributed awareness materials and encouraged the women to spread the message of inclusion to others. The parish priest commended the Foundation for its impactful work and prayed for greater strength and reach in its mission to build a society where everyone belongs.

As the meeting ended, one of the women turned to her friend and said softly,

“Now I understand. We have a role to play too.”

That moment captured the essence of Unbroken Spirit Foundation’s visit — changing mindsets, one conversation at a time.