Jovia is an 80-year-old woman from southwestern Uganda. She is a widow who has seven children and currently lives with four grandchildren. A former church minister, Jovia is now a small farmer who grows food for her family’s consumption. She grows plantains, beans, cabbages, maize, cassava, potatoes, and other crops.
When she is not farming, Jovia enjoys listening to the Sunday programs on the radio after church. She also enjoys listening to her grandchildren play at home and share their school experiences. She is an elder in her community, so many young women come to her for advice about family life and community issues.
Jovia has had a lump in her left breast for approximately four years. It has been growing and causing her increasing pain. Her doctor has advised that it be removed. On March 17, Jovia will have a surgery at our medical partner’s care center, Bwindi Community Hospital, to excise the mass from her left breast. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $196. This will pay for Jovia’s surgery, medications, and three nights in the hospital.
Jovia is looking forward to going back home after her mass has been removed and continuing work on her farm.
“Thank you to the donors for this help,” says Jovia.