February 7, 2016
Faraja is a three-year-old girl who is the daughter of two small-scale farmers in Tanzania. She loves being close to her mother, and on good days, carries her doll on her back.
One year ago, Faraja experienced burns to multiple areas of her shoulder and arm after tripping and falling in a hot pot of tea. A year later, she now experiences contractures and scaring of the left arm and wrist, limiting her from normal use. A contracture release surgery, along with skin grafting, will help her gain normal use of her arm again. However, her family is unable to fund this procedure on their own.
Faraja’s treatment will cost $870, and includes all pre- and post-operative care. Her mother states: “I just hope my daughter will have a straight arm again.”
Faraja is a three-year-old girl who is the daughter of two small-scale farmers in Tanzania. She loves being close to her mother, and on good...
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March 23, 2016
Faraja received successful treatment for her burn contractures.
Immediately after recovery, Faraja is showing great improvements. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, was able to release her left elbow and wrist. Faraja’s wound dressings are replaced daily and she wears a night cast when sleeping. Faraja will need a second surgery at some point in the future to gain more movement in her arm, but for now, she is recovering well.
Faraja’s family is very grateful for the surgery and support. In their post-operative interview with AMHF, her mother shared: “My daughter’s arm looks much better. It is much straighter, especially at the elbow. I hope by the end of the treatment her arm will be more flexible allowing her to use it with ease. I am grateful for the financial support.”
Immediately after recovery, Faraja is showing great improvements. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, was able to re...
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