Pendaeli is a 10-year-old student and the youngest child in a family of seven children. All of his siblings are grown and have moved to other cities in search of jobs. Pendaeli is being raised by his widowed mother. She is a small-scale farmer growing maize and vegetables for their family’s food and to sell for an income. She also seeks out a variety of other jobs, like doing laundry for neighbors.
Pendaeli has clubfoot on his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, causing difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping him receive treatment. He traveled to AMH’s care center where surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on June 11th. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. Now, Pendaeli’s family needs $935 to fund the procedure.
Pendaeli’s mother shared, “finding money to take my son for treatment has been a big challenge and the cost is too high for me to afford. Please help.”