Peter is a middle-aged father and husband. He has eight children, four of them are living on their own and four are in primary school. He and his family live in a house in a pro-poor settlement in Kenya. Peter has been running a small shop in his residential area while his wife washes clothes to supplement their family’s income.
Peter has had a long medical history fighting diabetes which has left him with financial problems. In April 2016, he was admitted to AIC Kijabe Hospital with diabetic ulcers and had debridement and skin graft surgery. His medical bills at the time were written off as he could not raise the money needed. During this time he noted partial loss of vision in his right eye.
Peter is unable to see clearly, especially at night, which limits his movement and activities. Combined with his diabetic condition, he is struggling to earn a living. If not treated, Peter will be at risk of total loss of vision in his right eye.
“I want to be treated to be able to run a business of my own rather than relying on help from friends,” shares Peter. $230 will cover the cost of his care and help him do that.