Julinah is an eight-year-old girl from Uganda. She lives with her grandmother, Vaster. In her free time, Julinah enjoys skipping rope, studying English and mathematics, and singing and dancing in church. Vaster is a farmer who grows potatoes, millet, maize, and beans and sells the surplus for income to support the family. In her free time, Vaster enjoys visiting friends and relatives.
Julinah was born with an umbilical hernia that has not yet been treated because her family cannot afford surgery. Vaster took her to the doctor, who recommended that Julinah undergo an operation to relieve her pain and discomfort.
On September 5, Julinah will undergo a pediatric hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $179 to fund her procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a five-night hospital stay, medication, labs, supplies, and physician time. After treatment, Vaster hopes to start a business to support Julinah’s school fees. .