By Carol Vernal | Founder & CEO
The World Health Organization reports that fire related burns represent a significant global health burden, especially for children and women. Flammable structures, kerosene and open fires are the common causes of these burns. Very little access to adequate burn care is available, and those fortunate enough to survive endure painful suffering and are left with disabling scars and emontional trauma. These unfortunate victims become social and invisible outcasts and are lifelong burndens to their families.
When corn is harvested in Nepal all parts of the plant are utilized except for part of the husk which is gathered into a pile and then burnt. The pile appeared to be out when a 2 year old girl ran through it and receivd a 3rd degree burn of both feet. We will call her Shanti to protect her identity. Shanti is now 8 years old and because there was no burn care available at the time of her accident she has disfigured feet caused by burn contractures. Shanti found her way to Kirtipur Burn Center where she will undergo corrective surgery and post op splinting to insure that her feet heal in good alignment.
The average wait for burn victims to receive help is 17 years. It will take time but we can change that.
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