Lazarus' Story
People call Lazarus ‘the blind one.” His eyes are clouded probably by cataracts and age and even the multiple glasses we bring and he tries on, don’t seem to help. Surgery, so common here for cataracts, is unheard of...
Esterina's Story
Esterina arrives every day on the back of her son’s bicycle (provided by Hands of Mercy). She could walk – and does – barefoot and using a big stick for balance because polio has robbed her use of...
Stephen's Story
Stephen is about 28 years old. He was born with a deformed foot, which has affected his ability to walk. Coupled with the challenges of living in South Sudan, the scarcity of quality health care, good nutrition...
Severina's Story
Called “Tikpa” by the other members of Hands of Mercy, Severina really embodies her nickname. She is a widow and has only one surviving child of the five she has born. As an older woman and a widow, she is...
John's Story
John seemed like an unlikely candidate for Hands of Mercy to many people. He has epilepsy and significant mental retardation that has left him with no speech, physical disability and a smile that can overcome...
Naumbe's Story
Naumbe always smiles. She must be at least 30. Born with Down syndrome, she brings a youthful, energetic vibe to our group. She is also an essential member, without whom, our group would likely not function. She is the...