Pamoja: On the Wings of Hope

Abraham Mateta

Pamoja is a Swahili word which means "together". Hope is something which no one should allow to be stolen no matter how one is oppressed or marginalised. Unity and hope can bring inclusive development. The podcast challenges all forms of oppression and systemic exclusion but also shares stories of those who have through great fortitude made it against all odds.

Episodes

  1. Measure Twice and Cut Once

    04/16/2023

    Measure Twice and Cut Once

    In this episode, we have a guest presenter, Hazina from Kenya. Mukoma A reflects on his birthday which was on the 8th of April. Zimbabwe will be celebrating independence soon but what does independence mean and how should the history of the fight for liberation of African states be captured? Has independence brought to persons with disabilities any share of the national cake and how can there be independent living in an inter-dependent society? The podcast ends with a song from Mukoma A called “Tongai” and it’s a prayer for Zimbabwe but even Africa for leadership to feel for the people.   Do not hesitate to give me feedback by emailing to: abmateta@abmateta.com or send a WhatsApp message to +263772485516.

    38 min

  2. 04/07/2023

    God loves all of us

    Many Christians are observing a holiday in which they remember the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even to those Christians who don’t observe the holiday, the death and resurrection of Jesus remain central teachings of the faith. In a world where faith teachers and preachers increasingly  emphasise on healing, what hope do persons with disabilities have in taking part in Christian activities? Will they be accepted and acceptable as equal children of God for whom Christ also died?   We will hear from Mukoma A as he addresses the Seventh Day Adventist church in Highlands, Harare, Zimbabwe.  Reverent Green is a minister of the gospel  with the Pentecostal Assembles of Zimbabwe and he shares on his journey as a blind minister. We will also hear from Reverent Paradza of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe on the position of her church concerning persons with disabilities. We will conclude with a moving testimony from a brother in Kenya.   Remember to give feedback to abmateta@abmateta.com or send a whatsapp message to: +263772485516

    40 min

  3. 03/30/2023

    My name is Abraham

    In this first episode, we get to learn that this podcast is about great stories of hope and change. It is a podcast for people to share how they were put to test and came out with testimonies. It is about people who once got into a mess and came out with a message.   I, your host, Abraham Mateta take the opportunity to introduce myself.  For a full transcript to the podcast visit https://abmateta.com/pamoja-first-episode-transcript/

    47 min

  4. Trailer

    Welcome to the new Podcast

    When we lose hope, we lose the strength for life. We then lack the strength to face tomorrow. Life of hope on the other hand, is life of anticipation for a brighter future regardless of circumstances.   Coming soon is Pamoja on the Wings of Hope. This is a podcast of stories of hope and change brought to you by Abraham Mateta (Mukoma A).   In the first episode: Abraham shares part of his personal story and experiences:  ... From his early childhood in Hurungwe, how he has managed to accept his blindness with ease and the pain of being separated from parents in search of education:... How he developed love for his first girlfriend: ... His life as a rights activist and views about the Zimbabwean constitution:... His life as a practising lawyer  and many other interesting facets of his life and yes!... His love for music or should we say his music for love!   Stay tuned for Pamoja On the wings of hope  with Abraham Mateta. To hope is to desire with expectation and to expect with confidence! ...

    3 min

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Pamoja is a Swahili word which means "together". Hope is something which no one should allow to be stolen no matter how one is oppressed or marginalised. Unity and hope can bring inclusive development. The podcast challenges all forms of oppression and systemic exclusion but also shares stories of those who have through great fortitude made it against all odds.

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