Rajai is a 13-year-old student from Tanzania who needs $874 to fund hand surgery.

Rajai
$165
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$709
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Rajai's story

March 8, 2023

Rajai's Timeline

  • March 8, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Rajai was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • March 9, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Rajai was scheduled to receive treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • March 16, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Rajai's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Rajai is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Rajai's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

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