Robert is a 20 year old man we met on the medical wards about six weeks ago. He is severely physically disabled which has resulted in recurrent chest problems, now leaving him with bronchietasis (a chronic lung disease). Both his parents have died and his siblings left him at a church supported orphanage some years ago. Following a visit to the orphanage the team found that for a number of reasons – lack of support, dietary and physical care needs - life for Robert has been a struggle. Tiyanjane, through well wisher donations, have been able to provide him with a pair of glasses and some support for the orphanage staff to buy and prepare him food.
He expressed his gratitude with a big smile and ‘thank you’ when he visited us in clinic the other day. So we want to pass on thanks to those of you who support our work - you have enabled us to give back hope and dignity to Robert and others like him.