Milka is a 29-year-old house helper. She is a single mother to two children—a son and a daughter who both are in primary school. She is the second born child in a family of six children, and has five brothers. Her children now live with her parents, who work as farmers. She has a certificate in nursery school teaching, but unfortunately lost her job due to the pandemic. However, she recently found a new job tutoring children in her town.
Recently, Milka has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, swelling in her abdomen, and pain after eating. She has been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Milka receive treatment. On March 23rd, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Now, she needs help raising $230 to fund her procedure and care.
Milka shared, "my health is my only asset to earning a living and bringing up my children. With poor health, it will be hard for me to perform well at work and I may lose my job. Once my surgery is made possible by your support, I hope to recover and continue working."