Onesmas is a water tank installer from Kenya. He learned this skill from his father and works hard to make a humble living from this venture.
On December 1st, 2020, Onesmas was on his routine duties installing a water tank in Ruiru Town. He slipped while scaling the water tower and sustained a severe fracture on his arm. Now, he is not able to work and is in a lot of pain. Onesmas is not able to afford the cost of the treatment he needs. He largely depends on the availability of work to make a living, and does not have medical coverage. He stays in a single room costing 35USD a month in the pipeline area. Onesmas appeals for financial help for his cost of care so he can get back to his work.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On January 19th, Onesmas will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him work again and provide for his family. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure.
Onesmus shared, “I use my hands to earn a living, but now I can’t work. I am in constant pain and doctors say I need more than one surgery. I am not in a position to pay for the procedure. Kindly help me.”