By Merren Wallace | Development Director
In the heart of a busy refugee settlement in Uganda, Safi, a 45-year-old South Sudanese refugee, walked into our centre with quiet determination. Years ago, as a former army commander, he was forced to amputate his own leg after being shot. He survived two months alone in the bush, and though his leg healed, his life changed dramatically.
The prosthetic he eventually received was far from ideal: painfully heavy, poorly fitted, and so loose he had to wear 35 socks just to keep it in place. Every step was a challenge.
When Safi arrived at our rehabilitation centre, our local team worked with care and precision to create a new, custom-made prosthetic limb just for him. Made right in our own workshop, the new limb weighs less than a third of his old one, and most importantly, it fits. No more layers of socks, no more daily discomfort. Just dignity, comfort, and a new sense of freedom.
This transformation was only possible thanks to supporters like you. The 'shopping list' items you help us purchase - like safety goggles for our workshop, diaries to plan appointments, overalls and tools for adjustments - may seem small, but they come together to make moments like Safi’s possible.
Every item plays a role in improving lives. Thank you for making these small but mighty gifts possible.
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