Yusra is a toddler and loving big sister from Tanzania. After her father left, her family has been living at Yusra’s grandparents’ house. Yusra’s single mother supports her family through selling vegetables and fruits at a local market.
Yusra was diagnosed with genu valgus, which results in knock knees that make learning to walk a big challenge. Because of the angle that her legs are bent, Yusra has been learning to walk for four months but with limited success. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Yusra. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 29th. Treatment will hopefully restore Yusra’s mobility, allow her to fully participate activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications.
Yusra’s mother shares, “My baby is struggling a lot to walk due to her legs bending. I have been informed they can be corrected through surgery but we are not able to afford the treatment cost. Kindly help us.”