Meet Yoweri

Yoweri from South Sudan raised $1,137 to fund shoulder surgery.

Photo of Yoweri post-operation
$1,137
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Yoweri's treatment was fully funded on May 8, 2026.
  • Yoweri's story
  • Yoweri's update
April 26, 2026
June 9, 2026

Yoweri's surgery was a success! He will resume his farming work, keeping rare domestic animals and poultry. Yoweri says, "I plan to look...

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Yoweri's Timeline

  • April 26, 2026
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Yoweri was submitted by Poni Jane Jacob, Social Worker, HHA Uganda at Hope Health Action

  • April 27, 2026
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Yoweri received treatment at St Mary's Hospital Lacor in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • April 27, 2026
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Yoweri's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 8, 2026
    FULLY FUNDED

    Yoweri's treatment was fully funded.

  • June 9, 2026
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Yoweri. Read the update

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Mohammed is a playful and intelligent seven-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing football, running, and spending time with his friends. He is a first-grade student and the second child in his family. Mohammed has one older brother and two younger sisters. His father works as a daily laborer, while his mother is a housewife. The family lives in a rented house and faces financial challenges. Mohammed was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. When Mohammed was about one year old, they took him to a nearby health center. After examining him, the doctor advised the family to return when he was older, explaining that surgery could be performed at a later age. The family returned home, but as Mohammed grew older, they became increasingly concerned that the condition could affect his future. Fortunately, Mohammed is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 17th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. After surgery, he should be able to live more comfortably. Mohammed's father shared, "Thank you so much to everyone for listening to our concerns and responding to our needs. We are deeply grateful to all the staff for your kindness, care, and support. My prayer is that Mohammed will recover well, continue his education, enjoy good health, and have a stable and successful future. May God bless you all."

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$524to go