Meet Qadan, a 15-year-old girl from Somaliland who has a clubfoot, a condition that causes her feet to grow inward rather than straight.
“The clubfoot limits her mobility and makes her tasks of daily living more challenging,” reports our medical partner, Edna Adan Hospital (EAH).
“Qadan is from a nomadic family and, thus, a physical disability such as a clubfoot causes major issues with her lifestyle,” continues EAH. She tries to support her family as best as she can, but her lack of mobility complicates her efforts.
For $790, we can treat Qadan’s clubfoot so she can return to helping her family. “Qadan is looking forward to being able to mobilize more freely and take on more responsibilities in the home,” EAH says.