Prakash is an eight-year-old boy living in Nepal with his family. He is a fourth grade student and an avid reader. Our medical partner, Possible, says that he enjoys learning new things, studying Nepali, and playing cricket.
Prakash recently fell and broke his hand. Due to the injury, he is unable to move his hand, preventing him from being able to write and participate in school.
To support the family, Prakash’s father earns his income as a labor-worker in India. The family operates on a very modest income that is currently not enough to afford the cost of Prakash’s medical care.
For $579, Prakash will receive four days of hospital care to repair his broken hand. After undergoing advanced orthopedic surgery, his hand and arm will be set inside a plaster cast.
Prakash will also receive several sessions of physiotherapy–offering him specialist support to help facilitate the beginning of his recovery.
After surgery, “Prakash will live a normal life, play with friends, go to school, study, and sleep,” Possible adds.