by stjudeafricachildrensfdn.org | Apr 28, 2026 | JACF, Mariam’s Care
Little Mariam from Kamuli was born with Spina Bifida, a condition that has shaped her young life in unimaginable ways. As she grew, she developed a severe foot ulcer that refused to heal, causing constant pain and limiting her ability to move and play like other...
by stjudeafricachildrensfdn.org | Nov 13, 2025 | Salima
In the Iganga District of Uganda lives Nabwire Salima, a bright and courageous four-year-old girl whose story is a powerful reminder of hope and resilience.Born with spina bifida, a congenital condition affecting her spine and spinal cord, Salima has faced many...
by stjudeafricachildrensfdn.org | Feb 9, 2025 | Mariam’s Care
Maria, a compassionate philanthropist with a heart for giving, recently celebrated her birthday in a truly extraordinary way. Rather than hosting a lavish party, she chose to spend her special day with thirty orphaned and disabled children from the IECOD Orphanage in...
by stjudeafricachildrensfdn.org | Aug 31, 2024 | Mariam’s Care
We come to you with a heavy heart in our latest update regarding young Mariam, whose journey many of you have compassionately followed and supported. Despite our collective efforts and the medical interventions we have managed, including multiple surgeries and the...
by stjudeafricachildrensfdn.org | Aug 31, 2024 | JACF
This year, as part of our annual outreach effort, we visited Masese Island on March 19, 2024. During our visit, we met many children under the age of 18 with various disabilities. We were able to provide these children with essential items such as shoes, bags,...
