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Ir Furahisha Nzisabira
Resilience and Livelihood Technical Manager at World Vision International Burundi
Captured in this deeply moving moment is Ms. Martine Iradukunda, an operating room nurse whose clinical expertise is beautifully intertwined with a profound empathy and a powerful vision for community well-being. Beyond her dedicated work in the operating room, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Community Development Sciences, she is a founding member and General Treasury of OSKDA for public health initiative, education, advocacy, and social change, a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating healthier futures. Here, we witness her visiting children bravely facing the immense challenges of cancer and osteomyelitis, caressingly tending to their post-operative wounds with skilled hands, while also taking the time to connect with and educate their parents. Drawing from her comprehensive academic background, she offers practical, empowering advice on care and effective strategies to mitigate the impact of these devastating illnesses. In this single image, Martine embodies the heart and soul of OSKDA – a dedication to healing, to empowering through knowledge, and to fostering a community where every child has the chance to thrive. Her presence here is a powerful reminder of the tangible difference one person, driven by compassion and a vision for change, can make in the lives of the most vulnerable.