Josephine is a two-day-old baby living in Tanzania. Her father works as a guard in a private organization and her mother tends to the house. Her parents saved money to cover child delivery and newborn expenses, but cannot afford to treat Josephine’s severe condition. The family now lives with Josephine’s grandparents, who provide accommodation and food during this tough time.
Josephine was born with a complication that causes her to defecate through the urethra. She is in danger of kidney infection and doctors say she could easily die. Her mother says, “I just pray that my baby will survive. I wish to see her grow up, get married, and have children of her own.”
With a $1,200 treatment, Josephine will receive surgery so that she will defecate out of the proper location. Let’s give newborn Josephine a warm welcome to the world and give her family a hand!