Elucia is a 56-year-old woman from, a rural community located about five hours from the clinic. One day, while fetching water, she slipped on a rock while lowering a full bucket from her head, resulting in a serious foot fracture. Her husband was working in a distant garden at the
Edeline is a 6-month-old baby girl who arrived at the clinic weighing just 12 pounds. She was suffering from 2+ edema, a clear sign of kwashiorkor—a severe form of malnutrition. Her skin had been peeling for over a week, and she had been vomiting for several days. Edeline lives with
“Children’s laughter is the sweetest medicine.” — Unknown “Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray.” — Christian Nestell Bovee “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” — Lady Bird Johnson
When we first moved to Cazale in 1998, there was no bridge over the river. Everyone—children, parents, merchants—had to cross on foot. During the dry season it was manageable, but when the river rose, it became dangerous or impossible to pass. Eventually, a simple footbridge was built, making it easier
