“MY DISABILITY CANNOT STOP ME FROM ACHIEVING MY DREAMS”
Lucas was in his 20s when he lost his eyesight after a crippling attack of malaria. He lost his steady job, his dreams hit pause as he found himself at the crossroads of life.
“My young family needed me to come back on my feet. I didn’t want to ask my family for help. I decided that I have to restart my life and my career. So, I returned to my village and my land.”
For the last 2 decades, Lucas has slowly turned a small coconut farm into a thriving source of livelihood. The visually impaired farmer is now one of the biggest suppliers of coconuts to major stores like Stop & Shop. His journey speaks of sheer hard-work and determination.
The coconut plantation, only 30 minutes from Hula, has supported the 5 children’s education. From living in a small hut to now a 3-bedroom house and a trade-store, Lucas has come a long way.