Meet Ulrich

Even experienced nurses on board the Africa Mercy had never seen a case quite like 12-year-old Ulrich’s. He was born with muscles in his legs that didn’t develop at the same rate as his …
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Meet Djimby

Djimby may be small, but she is one fierce fighter. The 6-year-old’s strong will and independence come from her grandmother, Ndeye, whose own determination helped instill these values into her …
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Meet Aliou

Aliou was just 3 years old when his blanket ignited while he was sitting around a fire — severely burning his upper body. His father worried the child wouldn’t survive, …
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