By Ciara Baumgartner | Development Manager
Abraham and Seble have built a simple yet loving life together in their rural village. Married for six years, they are the proud parents of three young children: Wondimu, aged 5, Zenash, 4, and little Rabiet, just 2. Abraham works hard as a farmer, while Seble cares for the home and children. The crops Abraham grows—mostly staple foods—are just enough to feed the family, but not enough to sell for extra income. Twice a year, the entire family helps with the harvest to ensure they have enough food to last. Though life is challenging, Abraham and Seble are determined to provide for their children and build a hopeful future together.
Recently, all five members of the family were diagnosed with active trachoma, an eye infection that can lead to blindness if left untreated. With no money to seek medical care, Abraham and Seble feared for their children's health and future.
Thankfully, through the support of Orbis and because of supporters like you, the family received the antibiotics they desperately needed, free of charge. It’s a simple treatment, yet often out of reach for families like theirs, as healthcare facilities are far away, and the cost of treatment often beyond their means. As Sble said: “I am incredibly happy to have antibiotics to treat the infections, and all the more so, because they have been delivered at our home. It is not easy to travel to a clinic and it costs, so it is fantastic to have this support today”.
Now, the family is on the path to recovery. Their sight, so crucial for farming, learning, and daily life, is being saved. With the help of Orbis, Abraham, Seble, and their children can continue building their future, free from the threat of blindness.
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