PALLIATIVE CARE

When you look at the word “Palliative”, it means to bring relief, to cloak. It is a holistic care approach for those suffering from chronic disease or any stage of serious illness, as well as those at end of life. We support patients and their families physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually to provide dignity and quality of life when they are most vulnerable. Mozambique needs this care approach in the North, and it starts with program development and awareness at the community level while training local volunteers and staff.

Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the palliative care movement, said:

“You matter because you are. You matter to the last moment of your life and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die”.

Testimony:

Amido was only 16 when we met him two years ago. I was visiting his neighbor when his mom approached me to say her son was dying and needed help. After many visits, medications, wound care, surgery, and prayer…Amido is now walking, going to school and has a tutor helping him with several of his classes. He is thankful and a walking miracle because of Palliative Care.