Grace is a 26-year-old mother of two from a village in rural Uganda. She enjoys spending her free time with her two daughters and helping them with their homework. Grace ended her education after junior high school, but she hopes her children will complete their education and serve their community.
Grace had an uncomfortable gynecological condition. One year ago, she began to experience back and pelvic pain, which she believed to be the result of her long working hours. She reduced her working hours, but her symptoms did not improve. Recently, her pain grew severe, and she sought treatment from clinics, where she received painkillers.
These medications were not working, so Grace visited our medical partner’s care center, Bwindi Community Hospital. She underwent a hysterectomy on November 30. This procedure should alleviate her pain.
Grace cannot afford the cost of surgery. She is a subsistence farmer, while her husband, Simon, drives a motorcycle taxi. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $321 in funding.
Upon recovery, Grace plans to start a small business selling used clothing in the market. “I thank the donors for the support,” she says.