Precious is top of the class

Last year we were able to welcome 14-year-old Precious When I first saw her, she was in very poor general health. She hardly spoke or smiled. Precious suffers from a chronic muscular disease that severely limits her mobility. She has not been able to walk independently for three years and needs support for everyday activities such as putting on her clothes or eating. Since the family is financially poor, purchasing a wheelchair was previously unthinkable. Precious therefore spent most of the day lying down. We are so grateful that her parents heard about us and brought their daughter to us.

Her condition slowly improved, both physically and mentally. Thanks to the support of donors, we were able to provide Precious with a suitable wheelchair. Now there was nothing stopping her from attending our internal school. It quickly became apparent that she was an excellent student. Her wish was to be able to attend a "real" school again. We had already converted the school in the village to be wheelchair accessible for another boy (Brighton) more than a year ago. This school was now allowed to become Precious' new school. We hired a young nursing assistant who now accompanies Precious to school every day, offers her the support she needs and takes Precious back to the Kimbilio nursing facility (LRI) in the evening. Every other weekend, Precious goes home to her parents in her wheelchair. Precious is really blossoming at school. She is one of the best in her class.

Update November 2025:

Precious passed away a few days ago after battling her illness.

We are deeply saddened by this news. Precious loved going to school, and she showed all of us that – despite her wheelchair – she was always one step ahead. Her joy for life, her determination, and her bright spirit will remain in our hearts with loving remembrance.