Youssouf is a dynamic young artist who livens evenings beneath the stars with the music of his balafon (a wooden percussion instrument similar to a xylophone). Youssouf lives in the West African nation of Mali. One day, on his way home from a cattle market, Youssouf was in a car accident which broke his thigh and jaw bone, and caused numerous wounds on his back and face.
Due to financial constraints, Youssouf’s parents used traditional treatments for his injuries which further complicated his condition with infection. Youssouf now needs more skillful medical care to ensure his bones heal properly and to fight his current infections.
For $1,475, we can fund Youssouf’s treatment and put him on the road to recovery. Youssouf is looking forward to making music again when he’s better!
Youssouf is a dynamic young artist who livens evenings beneath the stars with the music of his balafon (a wooden percussion instrument simil...
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Youssouf received surgery to repair fractures in his jaw and thigh bone.
Youssouf has a big reason to smile. After a successful operation, he is slowly regaining use of his leg and, as you can see in the photo, his jaw has healed nicely. Our medical partner, Project Muso, report that Youssouf is thrilled to have overcome a particularly worrisome period where he feared a life of immobility. With the car accident behind him, Youssouf can focus on what he loves most – playing his favorite instrument, the balafon.
“I will forever be thankful to those who have given me a second chance at life,” Youssouf said. “My heart is filled with appreciation.”
Youssouf has a big reason to smile. After a successful operation, he is slowly regaining use of his leg and, as you can see in the photo, hi...
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