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Mayenziwe sitting in a hospital bed smiling, with a quote from him that says, 'I feel like a new person, ready to face the future with confidence, joy, and hope.'

Restored Sight – A Gift Beyond Words

Mayenziwe was playing with other kids, when his left eye was struck by a thorn. Soon after, he began to lose sight in that eye.

His mother, Winile, desperately searched for the medical care he needed. Then, Winile learned about Hope and Healing’s medical partner and the work they were doing in her community. “They welcomed us... offering not only medical support but also the emotional support we so desperately needed.”

Thanks to generous friends like you, Mayenziwe’s sight was restored. He said, “This new gift of sight means more to me than words can express... Thank you for changing my life forever.”

You can give another child like Mayenziwe the medical care they need. Thanks to generous hospitals and medical partners, your gift today will multiply 4X! Every $1 you give will provide $4 worth of life-changing medical care to children in need.

Facts About Disability

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1 in 10 children worldwide live with disabilities and 80% of them live in developing countries (UN)

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Children with disabilities are up to 4X more likely to die before the age of 5 in vulnerable communities (World Bank)

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Only 1 in 10 children with a disability has access to formal education in developing countries (UNICEF)

You Can Transform a Child’s Life with Medical Care

Your generous gift today will go 4X further to help deliver life-changing medical care to children in need. With your support, children will receive:

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Surgeries
Corrective procedures that help children walk, see, and live without constant pain.

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Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and follow-up care that restore strength, mobility, and independence.

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Assistive Devices
Wheelchairs, braces, prosthetics, walkers, and other essential supports.

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Medical Supplies
Medications, anesthesia, bandages, surgical supplies, and hospital equipment needed to deliver safe care.

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Here’s how your dollars are used to transform lives:

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Hope and Healing International is a Christian, international development organization that has been bringing hope and healing to children and families trapped in poverty with disability for more than 110 years. Hope and Healing is committed to the safeguarding of children and other vulnerable persons, working to protect them from harm and neglect. As careful stewards of our resources, we plan to spend $3.8 million in fiscal year 2025/2026 to raise $31.1 million to help children and families caught in the cycle of poverty and disability. Please note that if more funds are received for a particular program, project or item than required, Hope and Healing International reserves the right to use the surplus funds in a Board-approved program or project, or for a similar item. Charitable Registration No. 10691 8329 RR0001

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