Stop a world of pain for a child infected with Jiggers Disease
The scourge of Jiggers Disease
In the hill villages of Busia, a distant county in Kenya, the children are plagued by a parasitic infection called Jiggers Disease. The parasite infests the children’s feet and hands, causing wounds that do not heal well, as the condition cripples their immune systems. For these children, just walking without pain is a dream.
Volunteers travel long distances to combat this scourge. They spray the dusty environs in which the Jiggers proliferates, and clean the children’s feet, applying topical treatment. But the children need shoes to avoid reinfection.
Around 300 children in these villages have this condition presenting a daunting challenge for a community with limited resources.
Combatting Jiggers Disease
One man dedicated to changing is Chrisphine Ochieng Okumu. He is the Executive Director at Blue Bells Orphans support program and an active champion of the Jiggers Elimination Program.
Chrisphine works tirelessly on behalf of the children and the community. He is determined to eliminate this disease and its impact on these vulnerable children’s lives. His efforts have brought hope to the community, but there is still much work to be done to combat Jiggers.
Chrisphine needs a supply of shoes for each child. Every contribution, no matter how small will make a significant difference in the life of a child, NOW.
Small Act
Donate $10 and a child will be wearing shoes within 3 days.
Big Impact
You will have alleviated the pain and suffering caused by Jiggers disease and contributed to a brighter future for that child.
About Chrisphine and the Jiggers Disease elimination program
Who is Chrisphine Ochieng Okumu?
Chrisphine is Executive Director MDG at Blue Bells Orphans support program. They look after about 200 orphaned and vulnerable children.
He works tirelessly on behalf of the children and the community as the Village Champion at Jubilee Village Project, a Christ-centered movement committed to serving the poor and ending world poverty through sustainable community-based transformation.
Chrisphine is also an active champion of the Jiggers Elimination Program.
Small Acts podcast with Chrisphine
If you are interested in supporting Chrisphine in his wonderful work, please COMMIT TO ACT. You will receive an email once you do with more details on the project, contact details and how you can help.
Chrisphine explains Jiggers Disease
With our deepest gratitude for your willingness to support and enrich the lives of orphaned or vulnerable children.
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