Brindy Torres, a 34-year-old woman from Colombia, has faced multiple adversities in her life. She grew up with her two brothers in a country marked by the violence of Colombian guerrillas. During this period of conflict, both of Brindy’s brothers became victims of violence, being recruited and killed by armed groups. Amidst this scenario, Brindy became pregnant with her daughter and, seeking to escape the violence, decided to move to a rural area of Colombia, where she lived in relative calm for several years.
However, her daughter’s life was threatened when she contracted a severe illness. In a region with limited medical resources, a malpractice occurred, leading to a diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes. The disease left permanent sequels, including total vision loss, with no possibility of recovery.
Due to the lack of support from government, family, or community networks, Brindy made the brave decision to leave her country in search of better opportunities and solutions for her daughter’s health. Upon arriving in a new country, Brindy began working selling garbage bags at traffic lights while seeking institutions that could guide her on how to proceed in her new situation. Despite not being able to read or write, someone guided her to find our foundation.
When her situation was brought to our organization, we identified the urgent need for support in key areas such as health and nutrition. The foundation has provided Brindy and her daughter with food kits, ensuring they have what they need for proper nutrition as they settle in the country.
Currently, Brindy’s daughter receives medical care at Baca Ortiz Public Hospital, where they administer medications and drops to relieve her discomfort. However, these treatments require proper storage at a controlled temperature, something Brindy could not guarantee. Often, she tried to keep the medications in a bottle with ice, but unfortunately, they would spoil.
In response to this situation, the foundation intervened by providing a refrigerator, which has been a true blessing for Brindy, as now the medications can be kept under optimal conditions, alleviating her daughter’s discomfort.
Thanks to the support of generous people like you, we can help families like Brindy’s, who fight every day for a better future.
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
