Say hi to Awa, a 44-year-old widowed mother who lives with her 17-year-old son in Mali. Awa has been working in a shoe factory since her husband’s death. Her son relies on her income to provide for his needs and pay his school fees. For more than a year, Awa has been experiencing abdominal pain caused by uterine bleeding. As a result of the bleeding masses in her uterus, called fibroids, Awa is anemic. Anemia is debilitating and Awa has missed a lot of work and nearly lost her job as a result. She is worried that without treatment, she won't be able to support her family. For $795, Awa will receive an operation that will stop the bleeding and the abdominal pain and resolve the anemia. “I hope to recover for my son because he means the world to me,” says Awa. With treatment, Awa will resume an active and productive life, taking care of herself and her son. Let’s support Awa and help her get back to a happy and productive life!