Yacouba

Today, Ramata visited us again, accompanied by his son Yacouba.

As you can see in the picture, Yacouba suffers from Hydroencephalitis, This condition is caused by fluids building up around the brain. This excess of fluid puts pressure on the brain, hence the swollen look. Without surgery, it can cause brain injuries but if it’s treated properly, the patient can lead a perfectly normal life.
The surgery consists of draining the excess of fluid away, but this operation is not without its risks. There can be complications during the convalescence, mainly due to infections. Unlike the developed countries, in a country like Mali, no medical warranties can be given.
So, Ramata has found herself in a desperate situation. She has no possible means to pay for such an expensive operation, and without it, Yacouba’s chances of being capable of leading a normal life are inexistent. And so it happens that the story will have to repeat itself once again. As Ramata will have to abandon his child here in the orphanage, as she cannot afford supporting a handicapped child. Another disabled kid left alone in our doorstep.
But it’s not too late yet. We can still turn this situation around.
Through this page, we beg anyone reading these lines that can sponsor Yacouba, please, to do so. The cost of the operation, all the pre and post operation expenses and all Yacouba’s maintenance ascend to 500€. If you can help us; please, fill this request form.
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And in case you want to sponsor any other kid of the orphanage, or donate some economical contribution to the NIABER SOCIAL CENTER, please, also fill the request form with your data, and send it to this e-mail address.


asemali19@hotmail.com

You can also become a sponsor for the NGO ASE MALI, and help us in that way, paying all the rent taxes, electricity, water, telephone and the maintenance of the kids. Any kind of help; no matter how small it is, means the world to us.

Please, help us save Yacouba. Maybe one day he will lead a normal life like you and me.

We still have time to save him. It’s not too late.

Thank you so much!