Support HOPE's Mothers' Clubs in Bangladesh

Dear HOPE Suporter,

Thank you very much for your generous donation to HOPE's Mothers' Clubs. As you know, these Mothers are integral components to HOPE's grassroots approach to the remote communities. It is only natural that when HOPE was preparing for a cleft lip/palate repair camp, our Mothers' Clubs would be invovled to help refer patients in need of surgery. HOPE's Mothers' Clubs never disappoint, and referred a vast number of patients to Dr. Biljoy Das, the local surgeon who visits quarterly to provide repair surgeries, through HOPE's partner Smile Train. Take a look at one of the patients that recevied this vital surgery and the child's story. This would not be possible without such a wonderful community approach to improving healthcare for all, and we have HOPE's Mothers' Clubs to thank.

Asma:

Asma is the first child of her parents. She is only three months old. Asma could not eat comfortably, caught cold and suffered from pneumonia requently. Her mom received antenatal care services but did not take folic acid nor did any health professionals suggest her to take the vital supplement during her pregnancy. The belief in the community is that the cleft in Asma developed because Asma’s mom chopped food during a lunar eclipse. This idea haunts the parents and keeps them in a state of discomfort. The parents did not find it easy to attend any social occasion with Asma because others would mock the child. Asma has now received surgery and recovering well. Her parents are optimistic that she will lead a healthy, positive life. 

 Thank you again for your support.

Sincerely,

Ashley Pugh

Links:

• HOPE's Website