Vastina is a 30-year-old mother of two from Uganda. Vastina and her husband are subsistence farmers in a village. They grow cassava, beans, groundnuts, and millet. Her husband also works making bricks to earn a living for the family. Vastina used to weave mats to get to help support the family, but now is in such discomfort, cannot work, even at weaving. When she is feeling better, Vastina enjoys listening to the radio, especially health, religious, and family strengthening programs. Vastina also enjoys playing with her children after school and on Sundays.
Three years ago, Vastina’s uterus partially prolapsed after delivering her first child. Because she was still young and wanted more children, Vastina was advised to wait and see if her uterus could recover. Fortunately, she was able to conceive again and her second child was born a few months ago. However, after this delivery, her uterus prolapsed completely. Vastina now needs a complete hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus and cervix).
Vastina and her husband cannot afford to pay for Vastina’s surgery. $321 will cover the costs of the surgery and care Vastina needs. Let’s help raise the funds!
Vastina says, “I would like to thank all the donors for supporting me and I pray to God to bless them.”