Elia is a playful 17-month-old baby from Tanzania who loves to smile. He is the youngest in his family of four children. Elia’s father is a small-scale farmer and primarily grows food for the family’s sustenance, while his mother cares for children. They shared that their income is limited to cover their basic needs.
Elia’s mother noticed that his leg was twisted downward and inward, affecting his ability to begin walking. She took him to a local clinic, but there were no improvements in his physical condition. When Elia’s mother learned about our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), she brought him to AMH’s care center. As soon as he arrived, Eila’s charming personality emerged, and he made friends with the other children and played many games.
Upon examination, the doctors at AMH diagnosed the condition as clubfoot of the right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. On November 18th, Elia will undergo clubfoot repair surgery at AMH’s care center. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and start wearing shoes. AMH is requesting $935 to fund Elia’s procedure.
Elia’s mother says: “I appeal for your financial support, and I will be glad to see my son start walking normally.”