*Gladys's Situation* *Kwekwe News Bulletin* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vadb1KKIiRoom1e73h2t Gladys lives in *Kana Mission*, which can be reached by traveling from *Kwekwe* to *Gokwe*, and then on to Kana Mission. She resides with her grandmother, *Gogo Manyoni*, who is elderly and depends on her grandchildren for support. Gladys became ill at the age of *17*, and her mother sadly passed away in *2023*. As of *February 8, 2025*, she has been seen wandering at *Macpack Shopping Center* in *Mbizo 15*, Kwekwe, in *Midlands Province*. *Family's Explanation* In an interview with *Kwekwe News Bulletin*, Gladys's relative explained that they did not abandon her; they simply do not have enough money to bring her back home because times are tough for them. *History of Wandering* This is not the first time Gladys has gone missing. Previously, her family found her in *Gokwe*, several kilometers away from Kana Mission. Given the difficulties in caring for her at home, the family has decided that they can no longer manage her situation. They believe it may be best to send her to *Bulawayo*, where there are facilities for individuals with mental health challenges. However, they currently lack transportation to make this happen. *Estimated Transportation Costs* Here’s a breakdown of the costs involved in transporting Gladys: - *$15* for her grandmother to travel from Kana Mission to *Kwekwe CBD*. - *$14* for both Gladys and her grandmother to travel from Kwekwe to Bulawayo. - *$23* for her grandmother to return from Bulawayo to Kana Mission. This totals *$52* for the round trip. They also need an additional *$10 to $20* for food and transport expenses, especially for grandma to collect Gladys from Mbizo to Kwekwe CBD. Finally, there will be costs for taking her from Bulawayo CBD to the center for mentally ill patients (which is referred to as *Ingucheni*, though the spelling may be incorrect). Overall, they estimate needing between *$60 and $70*. *Request for Assistance* The family is reaching out for help. They are looking for any alternative ways to assist Gladys, such as social organizations that could help take her to Bulawayo, or anyone willing to volunteer to help her get off the streets. *Contact Information for Support* If you can provide any assistance or have information about Gladys’s situation, please contact her relatives: - *Martin:* +263 77 871 7273 - *Angie:* +263 77 158 3294 - *Fuku:* +263 77 826 7878 - *Gladys's Mother's Sister (in South Africa):* +27 71 841 4109 Your help and support would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to consider assisting Gladys.