Two year old Liana takes a nap on her mother’s lap after a long trip to the Gashanda, Rwanda clinic. She was found to have an upper respiratory infection and received anti-fever medication, multi-vitamins, and anti-worming medication through your donation.

Thanks to your generosity, little Liana and nine other children received the medical attention they need and deserve. Thank you for keeping Rwanda’s children healthy!

Dear Daniel,

Breast feeding is very important and taking a snack like 9 month old Nebize is doing in Gashanda, Rwanda, is a great thing. Breast milk has many antibodies that prevent disease and also provide outstanding nutrition. In a poor area like Rwanda, this can save lives.  However, breast feeding isn’t everything and Nebize had a bad ear infection, too.

Your generosity promptly tended to Nebize’s needs, as well as the needs of many other children. Thank you for making such a huge impact on Rwanda’s children! The gift of health is a precious one, and we are so grateful for your offering! Thank you!

Kazanda, a 2 year old in Gashanda, Rwanda, has sickle cell disease. This protects her against malaria, but is dangerous in its own right. She received antibiotics and pain killers thanks to your donation and was monitored closely during her recovery.

Nine other children like Kazanda were also provided treatment for a variety of illnesses thanks to your generosity. Thank you, J!

Ubilenze is an 18 month old seen at our Gashanda site. He was vomiting, having diarrhea and was ultimately diagnosed with dehydration. Thanks to your donation he received rehydration salts and acetaminophen, and made a full recovery.

Ubilenze was not the only one that benefited from your gift, Kathleen–nine other children received medical attention, as well! Thank you for your generosity!

8 year old Elibare in Gashanda, Rwanda had a small piece of sliver in her hand. Without adequate treatment, the silver festered. By the time she was seen in our clinic, she required antibiotics which were generously supplied thanks to you!

Along with Elibare, nine other children were seen by a medical professional. Thank you so much for providing the gift of health to these children in Gashanda!

Timothy is 6 years old and was seen at a clinic in Gashanda, Rwanda.  His ear had been hurting and he had a swollen gland.  Antibiotics provided by your donation cured his progressing infection.  Thank you for your generous donation!

Lilly was seen in our Gashanda clinic and diagnosed with an ear infection. Thanks to your donation, she received antibiotics and is feeling better.

Thanks to your donation, Megan, Lilly and nine other children were seen at the Gashanda clinic. Thank you for making healthcare accessible to those that need it the most!

Dear Quan,

David was seen in our Gashanda health post and diagnosed with pneumonia. He received antibiotics thanks to your donation and this allowed him to make a fast recovery. He is already back to school in Karama!

Thanks to you, Quan, your donation touched David and nine other children’s lives. Through your support, they were all able to see a doctor and received the medical care they deserve and need. Thank you, Quan–your donation is graciously received!

Dear Kyley, Michelle, Meghan, Corina, Katie, Samantha, Aram, Linda, Sterling and Melinda, Soph, Bill, David, Pooja, Megan, Charlie, James and Julie, Jeffrey, Kandace, Lee, Luke and Ani, Marc, Michael, Pradeep, Ray and Lael, and Sarah,

At our Rota dispensary, we take care of 35 HIV positive women and 2 people with tuberculosis. Counseling is extremely important in these situations for many reasons. These people need to take medications daily for a long time (for life in the case of HIV and for 9 months in the case of TB). When patients do not understand the importance of consistent dosages, they can become immune to the medications, which not only affects their lives, but often leads to drug resistance within the community as well. This can be devastating in an area with few drug options.

Our clinical officer, Kespa, is the first line of information for these patients. She takes time to explain their diagnosis and treatment plan, as well as the importance of sticking with it. We also have 3 other people who are specifically trained in counseling, who take over afterward. These three continue the work that Kespa started, but also deal with the psychological ramifications of these diagnoses. Their illnesses often lead to social marginalization and family difficulties. Due to these consequences, we take their privacy very seriously and though this is an important part of Kespa’s work, we cannot post their picture or names on the internet. The woman pictured was nice enough to sit with Kespa to be photographed for this story, but is NOT one of our HIV/TB patients.

Your donation makes it possible to keep treating these patients with respect and dignity, and allows them to receive valuable counseling. Thank you–especially to Sterling and Melinda (3 days!), Linda (2 days!), and Charlie (3 days!) for providing multiple days of medical care.