This is Navad’s story – it has some heartache but its a brilliant one.

Navad is an 8-year-old boy from Kasulu, Kigoma. He sustained injuries after a motorcycle accident with his mother when he was only 15 months old.  His mother lost consciousness, and Navad was severely injured. After regaining consciousness, they were supposed to go to a hospital, but they were unable to do so. Navad stayed home with his mother for six years without receiving any medical care until he was found in July 2023, still crawling. He underwent surgery on both legs, though one leg healed well while the other didn’t. I can learn off Navad and I have.

Navad was found

Transported from his home to an Arusha Hospital in 2023

During assessment

Operation Decided

Theatre

Theatres used at Selian

W.H.O. Checklists we follow

These are operations we sponsor. Navad’s not all filmed

W.H.O. Checklist for Navad - his real one

Navad's leg had to be amputated, a prosthetic made and then months of rehab

Ready to go home almost a year later

Home

We visited Navad at his home is 2025

Where does Navad live?