Heal children's lives with corrective surgery

Niru is a 3 year old girl that lost her part of her nose when she was only 1 week old.  Her parents had left her alone in the house during the day and upon returning found Niru bleeding and her nose partially gone.  It is believed that a rat ate her nose while unattended.  A post op picture of Niru's new nose on her smiling face will be sent in my next report.

It's not unusual for small infants to be left alone or under the care of a toddler while the parents are working in the field.  In high mountain areas and situations such as this, children under five are at very high risk for injury and burn.

Sahyata, a nonprofit organization from the SF Bay Area has been instrumental in identifying and referring children in need of corrective surgery to CMAF.  Niru, who lives in Humla close to the Tibetan border would have never been helped if not for Sahyata.  Sahyata will cover the cost of travel and CMAF will provide surgery, post op care and temporary housing.     It is very rewarding for everyone when nonprofits work together to benefit those in need.

(Niru is a fictional name)

Kirtipur Cleft & Burn Center (KCBC), where our sponsored children receive care, is in a suburb of Kathmandu.  It survived the earthquake unlike many other hospitals.  KCBC does not turn anyone away due to cast, religion or inability to pay Today all hospital beds are filled, ICU is full, 3 ventilators are in use and patients are waiting for surgery.  This is indeed a strain on management of hospital supplies hospital and a challange for staff and doctors.  I am very happy to report that the hospital cafeteria has been able to keep up with the demand to provide nutritious meals for staff and patients.  Thank you for your donations that have provided corrective surgery for Nepali children.  You  have been instrumental in supporting the work of Kirtipur Cleft & Burn Center.  Looking forward to your continued prayers and support.

His only son out of 5 children, with burn contracture,

Humla for a wk . While in Humla I met a 4 yr old with burn contractures on
>> left foot as a result of a burn when he was 6 mo old. I was hoping to
>> connect his family and him with the burn contracture reconstructive
>> surgery  program  

I just returned from Nepal 2 days ago. I was in
>> Humla for a wk . While in Humla I met a 4 yr old with burn contractures on
>> left foot as a result of a burn when he was 6 mo old. I was hoping to
>> connect his family and him with the burn contracture reconstructive
>> surgery  program at Model Hospital. He may benefit from reconstructive and
>> plastic surgery and perhaps physical therapy. Family is very poor and I
>> would be happy to raise funds for the travel from Humla to Kathmandu. I am
>> hoping that the team in Kathmandu can evaluate him to prevent further
>> debilitation.