Nelly’s mother passed away when Nelly was just a few weeks old, leaving the young girl without the chance to experience maternal love from the very beginning of her life. Her father and grandmother brought her to Kasisi. At just three months old, fate tested her once again when she contracted severe pneumonia. Her life hung by a thread, and doctors gave her little chance of survival. After two weeks of battling the illness, Nelly slowly began to recover. Her grandma and father visit her regularly at Kasisi, dedicating all their free time to her. There was a possibility that Nelly might find a new home with her uncle, whom she likes very much and who wanted to take care of her. Unfortunately, Nelly’s grandmother did not approve. She believed that the uncle would not be able to handle raising a growing girl. Although Nelly is very independent and does well in school, her grandmother feels she needs constant, consistent care that her uncle, with his busy lifestyle, would not be able to provide.
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?