Ncamiso Mkhwa, the youngest amongst six, is a ‘double’ orphan who refuses to be constrained by the adversities of life. With siblings grappling with TB, HIV and malnourishment, Ncamiso himself was born with a defective urinary tract and a hernia.

The compassionate hands of medical volunteers from SOHO first encountered this resilient soul in a clinic, where the physical scars of his afflictions rendered his gender indiscernible. Yet, beneath the visible scars was a spirit of formidable courage.

An Australian team of volunteers adopted’ Ncamiso and facilitated many milestones, from multiple surgers that  mended his malformations to his education.

Though small in stature, within Ncamiso resonates a spirit colossal in its strength. Adorned in two pairs of trousers as an armour against leakage, his cheerful disposition remains an unextinguished flame amidst life’s tempestuous storms. Now a teenager, with doctors as his allies, the journey to completely heal the urinary tract defect continues.

Ncamiso nurtures aspirations of becoming a preacher or teacher — roles that echo his propensity to illuminate lives. Bullying, though a persistent shadow, has failed to obscure the radiant light of his spirit. He emerges, not just a student, but a symbol of unyielding hope.

SOHO, committed to walking this journey with Gogo Nde – as Ncamiso fondly calls his caregiver – extends its gratitude to his Australian donors. Every contribution has bbena stepping stone that paves his pathway to health, one that transcends physical wellbeing to embody the holistic triumph of a soul that refuses to be defined by affliction.