Francis is a 14-year-old student living in central Kenya. After he was born, Francis’s mother abandoned the family, leaving him to be raised by his grandmother. Francis is currently in the seventh grade at a school for students with disabilities as he was born with severe hearing issues. About two years ago, Francis received a hearing aid at school that dramatically improved his hearing. Unfortunately, he has continued to struggle and needs much strong hearing aids.
Francis went to the hospital with the hopes of getting stronger hearing aids. He was accompanied by his grandaunt, who is currently caring for him because his grandmother is very ill. Because of his hearing issues, Francis is falling behind in school and having trouble making friends. The audiologist at the hospital recommended Francis get a stronger pair of hearing aids. Without these new hearing aids, Francis’s family is concerned he will fall farther behind academically and socially.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $712 to purchase new hearing aids. Francis hopes the new hearing aids will allow him to do well in school and give back to his community. Francis says, “I want to be able to help needy children when I grow up just as I have been assisted.”