Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children

by World Action Fund
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Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children
Urgent Medical Care for Abandoned Children

Summary

This project will support 90 children in remote areas of Terego district, Uganda whose surgeries and rehabilitation stopped due to aid cuts. They will receive urgent medical care, reconstructive surgery, physiotherapy, assistive devices, and psychosocial support, helping them regain mobility, confidence, and hope in our home based rehabilitation center. This restores health, dignity, and the chance for children to walk, play, and smile again.

$68,000
total goal
$67,416
remaining
9
donors
1
monthly donor
1
fundraiser
1
month

Challenge

There are currently more than 250 children living in Terego district, Uganda with congenital deformities, accidents, burns, or trauma injuries are left untreated after sudden aid cuts, causing pain, disability, and lost progress. Families lack access to surgeries, money, rehabilitation, and psychosocial support. This project will help the most needy and critical 90 children regain mobility, confidence, and hope through medical care, reconstructive surgery, physiotherapy, and counseling.

Solution

The WAF provides medical care, reconstructive surgery on referral to hospital, physiotherapy, assistive devices, psychosocial support, caregiver training, nutrition, and childcare to 90 children. It restores mobility, reduces pain, and empowers families, helping children regain independence, confidence, and hope after aid cuts interrupted treatment.

Long-Term Impact

This project will restore health, mobility, and confidence for 90 children, enabling them to participate in school, play, and community life. Families will gain skills in caregiving, nutrition, and child support. By reducing disability and dependence, the project strengthens communities, builds local capacity, and creates lasting hope for children and families affected by untreated injuries and deformities.

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Organization Information

World Action Fund

Location: Arua, West Nile - Uganda
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @WafUganda
Project Leader:
Peter Odama
Arua , West Nile Uganda

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