Meet Molly, a 56-year-old mother of seven. Molly and her husband James live in Uganda, about 30 km from our partner hospital. Molly sustained severe burns which left a contracture, or tightening of skin, on her shoulder. She has not been able to work normally or stretch her left hand.
Molly’s left hand is now not fully functional, which prevents her from farming to support her family. She therefore finds it challenging to gather enough food to feed her family, and do work around the house.
Amidst this, Molly finds her joy in meeting with other women in the community and getting inspiration from them about developmental projects. Molly also is happy when her children have enough to eat.
Molly has lived with this disability for now five years.
For $351, Molly can receive a contracture release operation to loosen the skin and allow her to regain full mobility in her arm. After her recovery, she will be able to work and support her family again.
“I would like to thank everyone for the support rendered unto us,” Molly shared. “May God bless you abundantly.”