Meet Barnabas! He is an active 11-year-old boy from a family of six children that loves to attend school! His favorite subjects are reading and mathematics.
Barnabas’ family works hard to ensure that he can attend school; his father is a plumber and his mother is cook at a small café within their hometown in Tanzania. Barnabas says, “I enjoy watching soccer games and I wish that one day I can become a professional soccer player.” Before this guy can get out on the soccer field, he needs our support!
Barnabas was born with a club foot. His doctors say “he is at high risk of developing early osteoarthritis of the small bones if not treated.” Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, explains, that with the little income his family makes, “they cannot afford to pay the medical cost for their son’s corrective surgery.”
For $1,160, Barnabas can receive corrective surgery to allow him to walk faster and decrease his chances of developing osteoarthritis. Together we can help Barnabas achieve his dreams to play soccer with his friends!