Meet Aydarus, a 26-year old man living in Somaliland. He sustained severe burns in an accident, and has had to travel 16 hours round-trip to receive constant treatment in the last year, including skin grafts. Aydarus needs further medical care, but is unable to afford it since he hasn't been able to work since his accident. For $1,500 he will receive the care his wounds need as well as have his bilateral axillary contractures released, which will allow him to "be able to move his arms more freely...and therefore obtain more autonomy in his daily living" shares our partner, Edna Adan Hospital (EAH). “Aydarus is looking forward to the end of his treatment so he can start 'fresh,'" adds EAH. Let's help him get there!

Gayatra is in danger of permanent disability because of an accident that happened 18 years ago. When she was just three years old, Gayatra fell off of a balcony and fractured her foot. Her family hoped she'd be able to travel to Kathmandu for surgery, but they couldn't afford the associated costs, and her injury went untreated. Today, Gayatra is living with a contracture deformity, a stiffening of the ligature, in her right foot. This has made it difficult for Gayatra to do basic things, like walk and perform household chores. Gayatra needs surgery even more now than she did 18 years ago. With our $1,415, she'll receive treatment that will improve her mobility and prevent permanent disability. Post-recovery, Gayatra will be able to stand, walk, and complete household work with increased ease.