Serving Children with Surgical Needs in Uganda
Welcome to One4Another
Medical care is not free in Uganda. Children who are born with, or who acquire, a surgical condition risk permanent disability because the cost of the correction is beyond what most families can afford. One4Another exists to facilitate surgeries, at low or no cost, for children with a variety of critical conditions including: clubfeet, bone infections, contractures, anal malformations, leg deformities, traumas, fractures and hernias.
These one-time interventions shift the trajectory of a child’s life from suffering to hope and prevent a lifetime of disability.
our 4 pillars
Impact
The aim of this work is to restore or improve bodily function which has a direct positive impact in children’s lives. From restored physical function they are able to engage more fully in their families and communities. These corrections are also deeply connected a child's self-esteem and sense of place in the world. It moves them from isolation to inclusion and hopefully playing with friends, going to school and one day having families of their own. A one-time intervention can change the course of a child's whole life.
Local
The work is performed exclusively by Ugandan staff and volunteers in order to competently engage the culture, language, and beliefs of our patients. The medical services at our center are carried out by our partner, St. James Orthopedic and Surgical Center, which is also a Ugandan enterprise. This means we can apply local solutions to the many challenges of delivering health care in this setting. We don’t rely on foreign medical expertise except for training or consultation purposes.
Faith
We’re motivated by the example of Jesus whose focus was on loving one another with special attention to those experiencing poverty, health issues, and children. This work is the embodiment of our deepest beliefs. We believe that all children regardless of their capabilities, economic status, and religious background are made in the image of God and are deserving of love, attention, and treatment. Our hope is that each patient comes to know the love of God through our care.
Subsidized Cost
The main reason children do not receive life changing surgical care in Uganda is because families’ cannot afford the costs. We believe all children should have access to treatment therefore we subsidize or cover the cost so that finances are not a barrier. We ask families to pay something, even if it is very little, because it improves patient follow up and outcomes. Treatment costs range from $350-1500 per patient. We often help with transportation costs since that is also a common barrier to treatment.
Let us not love
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Let us not love
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Donor Testimonies
How wonderful that an organization can provide such great treatment and consequently change the life of another. These are the stories that get me through the day. Bless you all
You are the most rewarding charity that I support.
It brings me so much joy to see the updates on these kids. I simply love seeing their smiles come out after years of hardship.
It’s so great our donation could help someone so quickly. Each one of these lives has so much meaning. You and your team are simply amazing
My heart swells with... I'm not sure what!!!...to be a small part of this incredible organization. So very honoured to give & am glad I can trust who I'm giving to & have no hesitation recommending O4A to my friends!
I have been donating to different organizations for years . One4another is the only one where I felt like I made a difference in someone's life. When you get to choose who you help and then see the results, it is so rewarding. Keep on doing what you are doing!
I know about disability and it makes people want to stay inside their homes where they feel lonely and cut off from others. What a privilege it is to help these kids lead full lives.
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world”
- Dr. Paul Farmer
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By donating you are helping prevent a lifetime of disability and bring hope to the eyes of a child. You can make a one-time contribution, fund an entire surgery, or become a monthly donor.