Joni and Friends

About This Project

Joni and Friends, a leading international disability ministry based in the U.S., envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. That’s why, for more than forty-five years, the ministry has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities, providing practical help and the saving love of Christ.  

Wheels for the World™, a flagship program of Joni and Friends, provides custom-fitted wheelchairs, along with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to people in developing nations who cannot otherwise access mobility equipment. Through a network of volunteers, Wheels for the World collects used wheelchairs that are restored to like-new condition within prison-based restoration centers. 

Once wheelchairs are restored, teams of Joni and Friends staff and volunteers deliver them in outreaches across the globe, custom fitting each piece of mobility equipment to the recipient’s needs. These outreach teams also provide a Bible to each person in their native language, present the Gospel in person, and facilitate connections with local churches and believers to offer ongoing support.  

With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, Wheels for the World provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disability worldwide.