Most Likely to Succeed
When she was a child, Marie Madeleine developed a muscle contracture in her leg. As she continued to grow, her knee hyperextended backward…
A Lifetime of Change
Fatimata’s Story: Khady, 18-years-old, is the youngest child in a big family and hopes to one day have a large family of her own. “At least another six children,” she said, looking over at her firstborn daughter, Fatimata, with a smile. Khady was very excited at...
A New Voice of Hope
The village in Senegal that Mouhamed and his family call home isn’t even on the map. To reach it, you must follow a red dirt road for miles…
Unleashed Potential
Aliou was just 3 years old when his blanket ignited while sitting around a fire—severely burning his upper body. As his burns healed, his arm…
Patient Ambassador
Amadou’s Story: Amadou refused to be defined by the tumor that had been growing on his face for more than 15 years. To those in his community, 46-year-old Amadou is a healthcare leader and a pillar of hope. Medicine was a clear path for Amadou, who had been a...
Healing Mariama’s Smile
Seven-month-old Mariama is a lively, healthy baby except for a severe cleft that strains her smile and makes eating…
