Monrovia-Moses Wonsiah, a concerned resident of Nimba County, has taken on a selfless mission to bring hope to two abandoned children suffering from severe deformities.
By Willie N. Tokpah, [email protected]/+231777039231
Wonsiah, now an independent advocate for development, has become a lifeline for the children, one 19 years of age and the other 22 years old, who were shunned by society and denied access to education due to their conditions.
The two girls were abandoned by their parents and ostracized by their community in Nimba County.
They were even expelled from school when a teacher reportedly declared that their presence among other students was unacceptable.
This prompted Wonsiah, who was moved by their plight and decided to take action.
“I came across these children, and their story was so touching,” Wonsiah said. “I began lobbying with friends and family members to bring them to Monrovia for medical attention at JFK Hospital. It took a while to raise the resources, but I managed to bring them here.”
Upon arrival in Monrovia, Wonsiah said he faced unexpected challenges of paging the fees to lodge these children and is concerned about expected fees for their medical bills.
“I hoped they would be admitted to JFK Hospital, but the situation was different. I had to rent a hotel room at Martor Guest House in Soul Clinic for $40 per day,” he explained.
Over the past three days, Wonsiah said he has borne the cost of accommodations, food, and medicine for the children, depleting his financial resources. Despite these hardships, and remains committed to seeing them through their medical journey.
Hope for Surgery
He explained that the children underwent CT scans, and the results showed that their surgeries can be performed in Liberia. The first surgery is reportedly scheduled for January, with a second one planned for April.
While the surgical procedures offer hope for the children’s recovery, the financial burden, according to Wonsiah, remains heavy.
“I don’t yet know how much the surgeries will cost, but what’s pressing right now is the $40 daily fee for the guest house. I’m struggling,” Wonsiah said.
As such, Wonsiah is reaching out to government officials, philanthropists, and the general public for financial assistance, noting that he needs help to pay for the hotel, food, medicine, and other related expenses for the rest of the time, these children would be undergoing treatment.
Despite the financial and emotional toll, Wonsiah remains optimistic. With the preliminary medical requirements carried out for them, they are just waiting for the operations.
He said: “I’m determined to give these girls a chance at a better life.”
He said anyone willing to support the two children can reach out to him directly, as his selfless dedication to their well-being serves as a reminder of the power of compassion in transforming lives.
For contributions or more information, contact Moses Wonsiah at +231 77 624 9159 to help the children reclaim their futures and restore their hope.
