Anastasia’s story is a testament to the idea that hope is the last to die. When she arrived at Kasisi, she was just two years old, suffering from malnutrition. She was exhausted and very weak. Brought to us from a hospital, where the doctors said that her body couldn’t combat the disease, and that medicine was helpless; her final moments should be spent at home. They said she has no chance of surviving. Fortunately, the sisters at Kasisi never give up easily and always fight to the end. For many weeks, our HOME became an intense therapy unit – with a lot of love. The road to health wasn’t easy or short. We fought for her when the doctors were helpless. It’s hard to imagine what she went through, how many twists she has already faced in her life. For a long time, making Anastasia smile was almost impossible. Today, she is unrecognizable, filled with so much smile and energy that surely will be enough for a long and beautiful life.
The metal cots and worn-out mattresses have lulled generations of Kasisi kids to sleep, but are now in desperate need of replacement.
Our dream is to make the babies’ bedrooms look like a truly homely, safe environment that is associated with warmth. Will you help us make this dream a reality?