Support Rachel’s Fibroids Removal Surgery
Fundraising campaign by
Rachel Mzengi
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US$4,495.00raised of $10,000.00 goal goal
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Campaign Story
Last month, I went to the doctor to get help for severe sharp pain in my right abdomen. I was devastated to hear that I have uterine fibroids. Since then, I have been seeing gynaecologists in Tanzania, and they have found 4 Subserosal Fibroids and Pedunculated Fibroids around my uterus. I am currently taking medication for the pain, but it's only a temporary solution.
The best solution recommended by the gynaecologists is to remove the fibroids safely through Laparoscopic Myomectomy and diagnostic Hysteroscopy to find and remove any from inside the uterus. The challenge is that the procedure can only be done in India and not in Tanzania, so I need help to get there, along with an attendant to help me through the journey. I don't have a regular income, and I was planning to start my business this year and find a new job. However, with this curveball, it's been hard to move forward with my plans. The pain prevents me from moving around, which has been challenging for me.
I am reaching out to anyone kind enough to help me through this. Your efforts of support would mean the world to me and possibly give me hope in moving forward with my career. With your help, I can get the surgery I need and continue to build my business. Thank you so much for your generosity, and may you be blessed abundantly.
Rewards
29.7 x 42 cm Unframed photographic print
Watercolor on Paper 80 x 50 cm
In this series, I explore my culture with the intent to find myself within it. I am from Dar-es-Salaam, and I have found myself actively and inactively living in other towns along this Swahili coast. This has led me to a process of relearning about my home, the cultures and the people who live here. However, I have been unable to glimpse myself within this learning process and thus, the Kujiona Series was born. This body of work consists of groupings of work - a photo collage series and a short 10-minute film - each following a three-part progression that moves from collecting (kusanya), relearning (jifunze) and reimagining oneself (jione). Through this work, I hope to present a very personal process of rediscovering my culture and an intentional repositioning of myself and my identity
In this series, I explore my culture with an intent to find myself within it. I am from Dar-es-Salaam, and I have found myself actively and inactively living in other towns along this Swahili coast. This has led me to a process of relearning about my home, the cultures and the people who live here. However, I have been unable to glimpse myself within this learning process and thus, the Kujiona Series was born. This body of work consists of groupings of work - a photo collage series and a short 10-minute film - each following a three part progression that moves from collecting (kusanya), relearning (jifunze) and reimagining oneself (jione). Through this work, I hope to present a very personal process of rediscovering my culture and an intentional repositioning of myself and my identity.
In this series, I explore my culture with the intent to find myself within it. I am from Dar-es-Salaam, and I have found myself actively and inactively living in other towns along this Swahili coast. This has led me to a process of relearning about my home, the cultures and the people who live here. However, I have been unable to glimpse myself within this learning process and thus, the Kujiona Series was born. This body of work consists of groupings of work - a photo collage series and a short 10-minute film - each following a three-part progression that moves from collecting (kusanya), relearning (jifunze) and reimagining oneself (jione). Through this work, I hope to present a very personal process of rediscovering my culture and an intentional repositioning of myself and my identity.
Framed photographic Print 42 x 59.4 cm
Framed photographic print 42 x 59.4 cm
In this series, I explore my culture with the intent to find myself within it. I am from Dar-es-Salaam, and I have found myself actively and inactively living in other towns along this Swahili coast. This has led me to a process of relearning about my home, the cultures and the people who live here. However, I have been unable to glimpse myself within this learning process and thus, the Kujiona Series was born. This body of work consists of groupings of work - a photo collage series and a short 10-minute film - each following a three-part progression that moves from collecting (kusanya), relearning (jifunze) and reimagining oneself (jione). Through this work, I hope to present a very personal process of rediscovering my culture and an intentional repositioning of myself and my identity
Fundraising Team
- Rachel Mzengi
- Dar Es Salaam, TZ
I am a strategist with 9 years of experience in marketing, digital, branding, & business ops. I continuously strive to create meaningful stories.
I am a strategist with 9 years of experience in marketing, digital, branding, & business ops. I continuously strive to create meaningful stories.
- Rebecca Mzengi Corey
- Rewards Captain
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 22, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 19, 2023
- Kelsey Mgone
- Donated on May 19, 2023
Successful Surgery
Update posted by Rachel Mzengi at 10:59 amDear All!I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to update all of you on my recent fibroid removal surgery, which I am thrilled to announce was a success! The surgical team managed to remove more fibroids than initially anticipated, and I am relieved to. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 22, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 19, 2023
- Kelsey Mgone
- Donated on May 19, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 16, 2023
- Nicolas Pol
- Donated on May 16, 2023
Best of luck on your surgery! Let's catch up soon
- Julio Cesar de Almeida
- Donated on May 12, 2023
You can do it! Maisha Marefu
- Brigite Marques
- Donated on May 05, 2023
I hope it all goes well Rachel and Happy Belated Birthday too 😚
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 04, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 04, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 02, 2023
