Ombeni is a playful and friendly three-year-old boy and the youngest of four children in his family. Ombeni’s parents are small-scale farmers of maize and vegetables. Things have been challenging financially for the family, and Ombeni’s father left home to make a living in Kenya selling belts and Maasai sandals.
When Ombeni was two months old, his mother noticed that he had a small swollen area on his right hand. He experiences redness and swelling that is worrisome for their family. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $724 to fund surgery for Ombeni. On February 16th, surgeons will remove the mass.
Ombeni’s mother shared, “I am worried that if this problem is not treated it might worsen. Please help my son because the cost of treatment is too high for us to afford.”