Joseph is rarely seen without a smile or his coat and tie. He loves to play soccer and draw with the little sight he still has. His favorite subjects in school are history and dictation. He loves school because he is grateful for the opportunity to even go to school. Many blind in Togo are not given the option of education apart from the school here.
Joseph has 2 brothers and an older sister. His sister is also blind and used to attend our school as well. Heartbreakingly, she was raped and became pregnant. She now stays at home in their village with the baby. Joseph’s life in his village is difficult. People tease him and insult him because of his blindness. Joseph became blind when he was six years old. He believes a man in his village cursed him. I asked him if he is angry with this man for what he did. Joseph says no. He says that he knows God is alive and is helping him to forgive.
Joseph first came to school 4 years ago. It was here he first heard about Jesus with one of his dorm parents, Mr. Kossi. He later received Jesus with one of his teachers.
-Shared by Lauren Lunsford
ABWE, Togo South Team 