Every time Mosima, a 24-year-old, looks into the mirror, she dreams of the day she’ll see a face she’s proud of, not one she hides from the world.
While others her age are planning careers, weddings, and life’s next big move, Mosima remains locked in a world of pain, silence, and shame.Years of battling a growing facial deformity have robbed her of sleep, confidence, and even the simple joy of stepping outside.She longs to wear a bridal saree, to feel beautiful just once, to walk into a room without feeling eyes filled with pity or judgment.But instead, she’s spent years locked in pain and silence, all because of a rare and devastating medical condition called Vascular Malformation has disfigured parts of her face, making simple things like eating, sleeping, and even stepping out of her house unbearably difficult.What makes it even more heartbreaking is that Mosima wasn't born with this condition. As a child, she was full of energy and dreams. But as she grew older, her family noticed unusual swelling on her face. Initially, they thought it was something minor.
But the swelling persisted. And slowly, painfully, it became the reality Mosima would wake up to every day.Her family tried their best. They visited local doctors, temples, faith healers, and small clinics. They even borrowed money to get her checked at a hospital in a nearby city. But without the right diagnosis and with no financial stability, they could never get to the root of the problem.When they finally discovered the name of her condition, the truth hit hard: Mosima needed specialized surgery that cost more than their lifetime savings.It’s not just the pain that breaks her—it’s the isolation.“I haven’t gone out in years,” Mosima says quietly. “People stare… they judge. So I stopped going out altogether.”
A Family Struggling to Hold On
Mosima comes from a family that has struggled for survival for years. Her father is mentally unwell, and despite his condition, he does everything he can to support the family. On good days, he earns around ₹500 from odd jobs—barely enough to afford two meals. Her mother, a homemaker, manages the house with grit, holding it all together with unshakable love but no resources.They’ve sold what little they had. They’ve asked for help from relatives, neighbors, and local community leaders. But the truth is, there is no steady income. No safety net. No savings. Just a mounting sense of helplessness.And now, as Mosima’s condition worsens, the fear is no longer just about appearances or judgment. The tumor-like growth is affecting her ability to breathe and swallow. The pain has become constant. The silence is louder. And the hope dims.
She Deserves to Dream Too
When Mosima speaks about the future, her voice carries a fragile kind of hope. "One day," she says, "I want to wear a red bridal saree. I want to see myself and not feel afraid of what others see. I want to walk outside and not hide."It’s not a grand wish. It’s not fame, luxury, or recognition. It’s simply the desire to exist freely in a world that has made her feel invisible. To wake up and not dread her own reflection. To sit at a wedding and feel joy, not shame. To laugh openly, without a hand hiding her mouth. To be seen—not for her condition, but for her courage.Let’s come together to give her that chance.
She Needs Surgery to Heal—Before It’s Too Late
Doctors have confirmed that urgent surgical treatment is the only way forward. The tumor-like growth has already begun affecting her daily functions, and if left untreated, it can become life-threatening.The total cost of the surgery and hospitalization is ₹12,88,000 — an amount that is far beyond what her family can ever afford.
But with your support, Mosima doesn’t have to suffer in silence anymore