Ibra is the first-born baby to her young Tanzanian parents. Because of the pregnancy, his mom has had to postpone taking classes and final exams, but she hopes to get back soon. Ibra and his parents depend on Ibra’s grandparents for his basic needs. The grandparents are trying their best to support them, but they cannot afford to pay for the medical treatment that he needs.
Ibra has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Fortunately, Ibra was brought to our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on December 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $935 to fund Ibra’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and wear shoes when he grows up.
Ibra’s mother says, “I am young, and I was not ready for motherhood, but I wish a good future for my son.”