I have lived in a few places all over the world but nowhere compares to where I grew up. Ilewo is a remote outskirt village, deep in the south west region of Nigeria, West Africa. The people are warm, kind and more importantly resilient. There are beautiful tropic tree shades, fire-pits with sweet smelling aroma and colorful fabrics that are done for every joyous and festive occasions. The community of people are unassuming, content and hopeful as they find ways to support their livelihood.

There is also the dilapidated town square, the one major tarred road and river serves both as the swimming pool and source of fresh water (it flows downhill). This community like many others around the world lacks basic medical supplies in times of need. These medical supplies can prevent a wound leading to an infection, amputation and permanent disability. The availability of medical supplies encourages people to seek modern medicine without disappointing interruption of care.

This prevailed disappointment comes from high out-of-pocket cost (>70%), having to commute two hours for a medical appointment or the unavailability of skilled healthcare professionals. Despite these changes, this community raised me to who I am today, and I am forever grateful. That said, not all toddlers, children and young adults ate as lucky as me. There are communities like this all over developing countries. Devoted Skies’ effort is to help move emergency care delivery from A to B rather a wholesome infrastructural change (A to Z). Support to show people in rural areas communities all over the world access to modern care matters, support to inspire others to give and further the dialogue on global health care inequity.