Nyadak Gatwech Bol, a landmine survivor who lost both legs in an explosion that killed her eight-year-old son and two of her relatives, is appealing for financial assistance to replace her worn-out prosthetic limbs.
The incident happened in 2010 when a landmine buried beneath her kitchen exploded as she was preparing a meal. The blast killed her son and two of her brothers-in-law, while Nyadak sustained injuries that led to the amputation of both legs.
Her suffering continued the following year when her husband was killed in a revenge attack, leaving her to raise their children alone.
To provide for her family, Nyadak turned to small-scale trading despite her physical limitations. Her eldest son is now expected to graduate in July 2027, a milestone that reflects her efforts to keep her family going despite years of hardship.
Nyadak relies on prosthetic legs for mobility. She previously received artificial limbs from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), but the organisation has since ceased its operations in Akobo, leaving her without continued access to its assistance.
Her prosthetic legs have since become worn out and need replacement. She is appealing to well-wishers and humanitarian organisations for financial support to travel to Juba, where she hopes to be fitted with new limbs.
For Nyadak, replacing the prosthetic legs would mean more than regaining mobility. It would enable her to resume small-scale business activities, become more financially independent and continue providing for her children.
She is appealing for contributions to cover the cost of travel and replacement prosthetic limbs, saying the support would help her regain independence and improve her family’s circumstances.
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