This is a story about how life is in Panama for some people.
This is Omaira.
She was born without eyes.
She doesn't speak.
She cannot walk.
Her family is very poor but her Mom, Celia, does the best she can for her daughter Omaira.
These are the brother and sisters of Omaira.
They are very poor.
Mom, Celia took the whole family to the Comarca because their grandma died.
It is traditional for the Indigenous folks to bury their dead in the Comarca.
This is the "house" that Omaira's whole family lived in. It is mostly made of plastic and blue tarps.
When Omaira's family was in the Comarca burying grandma, the entire house burned down.
The family lost everything except the clothes on their backs.
They are staying temporarily with some friends.
They need everything to start their lives over again.
Whatever you can donate please drop off at the Handicap Foundation in Alto Boquete or at the book table at the Tuesday Market.
They need bedding, cooking utensils, towels, spoons, chairs, dishes, etc. They need everything.
Please mention that your donation is for Celia and Omaira.
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