Siltan is a 4-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She loves to play with her mom and her dolls. Her parents are farmers and the income from their harvest is used to sustain the basic needs of the family.
Siltan was born with an anorectal malformation, a condition where there is a complete or partial intestinal blockage causing bowel obstruction.
Siltan is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 12th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Siltan’s procedure and care.
After her recovery, Siltan will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future.
Siltan’s dad said, “I have hopes that she will heal. I will educate her and help her to be a doctor.”