Desulma is married with four children. He lives on the Northern coast of Haiti. Desulma struggles to provide the basics for his family as a Tap-Tap (a type of bus) driver and part-time mechanic. His salary is usually prioritized to feed his family and send his children to school. There is no room in the tight budget to spend on healthcare.
Desulma is suffering from a hernia. Hernias are quite common, but if left untreated can pose serious heath risks. Strangulated hernias are life threatening and very painful. Desulma’s job can be very labor intensive and the hernia will worsen over time.
Living Hope Haiti can resolve Desulma’s condition before it becomes an emergency situation. After the surgery, Desulma will be able to get back to work and continue to to keep his kids fed and in school.