Rhonda is a 29-year-old mother. She and her husband, Amos, are subsistence farmers in a very poor area of southwestern Uganda.
When their crops are good, they grow cassava, millet, rice, and beans. Unfortunately, the rains have been delayed this year. They are struggling to feed their family with store crops from last year. When they can, both work for others in the community to earn a small cash income.
After working in the fields, Rhonda enjoys weaving mats with other women in the village. She is also an active member in her church, singing in the choir and helping with services.
Rhonda is expecting her second child. Because of several factors, she is a high-risk mother. She is severely underweight because of malnourishment. She also has an enlarged spleen and is borderline anemic. Doctors want to monitor her closely.
Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $241 to fund the medical attention Rhonda needs. Rhonda and Amos are also subsidizing the funding with what they can afford.
After delivery, Rhonda hopes to be strong enough to go back to working in the fields.
“I thank the donors for helping with my treatment, and I pray to God to bless them in all that they do,” says Rhonda.
