Four people fitted with prosthetics so that they can walk again

Name |
Age |
Village |
How and when amputated |
Source of living |
Expectations |
Ahmed Abdi Ibrahim |
54 |
Ganyurey, Wajir |
He was diagnosed with a tumour earlier this year due to which his foot was amputated. He couldn’t afford the artificial foot but another beneficiary of CHEPs limb prosthesis project told him about this and so he approached Hamza (CHEPs volunteer) for help. |
He sits at home doing nothing as he’s not able to move around. His children look after his goats. He lives with his parents and children. His wife died a few years ago. |
He found the new prosthesis light and comfortable to walk with. He will now be able to take care of the animals and also be able to do some menial jobs to support the family. |
Mohamed Abdi Idow |
63 |
Habasweini, Wajir |
His foot was amputated due to Diabetes complication |
Jobless and relies on handouts from friends & family relatives. His wife and 2 children passed away. He gets his medicine from the government hospital sometimes. Other times he stays without medicine. |
Now that he will be able to walk, he expects to start hawking business if he gets some support in terms of capital. |