Asaba is a 26 years old married man from Uganda. He is a father of two; a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy. He works as a hawker (a person who travels around selling goods), but now he has no job due to his hernia. Asaba is most happy when he is with his wife and children.
Asaba had a right inguinal hernia in 2011. Four years later he developed swelling in the same area. The swelling is big and very painful after meals. At night he doesn’t sleep well because of pain. Due to the pain, Asaba is unable to lift heavy items or to do any straining. He is unable to pay for his surgery to repair the hernia. If not treated, the hernia (part of the intestine protrudes through the inner groin) could become become stuck, leading to damage to the intestine or even the stomach. $249 will cover the costs of the surgery and care Asaba needs.
Asaba shared, “After surgery I hope to do farming in order to get more money to support my family.”