Noma (cancrum oris) is an acute and ravaging gangrenous infection affecting the face. The victims of Noma are mainly children under the age of 6, caught in a vicious circle of extreme poverty and chronic malnutrition.

 

Facing Africa - Noma provides funds for the visits of teams of voluntary surgeons from the UK, Germany and Holland to Nigeria and Ethiopia to perform facial reconstruction surgery on the victims of the disease noma, and the aquisition of related equipment for hospitals in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Sokoto (Nigeria).

This short film, made in 2007 by the BBC Programme "Inside Out", provides an introduction into the disease, the charity Facing Africa and the work we are funding in Ethiopia.

Fundraising Events

The following are upcoming fundraising events for Facing Africa.

Off the Beaten Track - Registration now open for 2012
Event Date: 19th November 2011
Off The Beaten Track is a one-of-a-kind, ultra-marathon designed to create the atmosphere of the distance race run every year in the hot sands of Morocco - the Marathon des Sables. An annual event, now in its third year, Off The Beaten Track consists of teams of six running in relay over a distance of approximately 50 kilometers.

Off the Beaten Track - A One of a Kind Trail Run
Event Date: 27th February 2011
Ken Krys attempts to recreate the Marathon Des Sables in the Cayman Islands. The 2nd 'Off The Beaten Track' 50k ultra-marathon is open for registration now. All proceeds go to Facing Africa.

The Antarctic 100k Ultra Race
Event Date: 15th December 2010
Long term Facing Africa supporter Ken Krys will run the 'Ice Marathon' for Facing Africa. The Antarctic 100k ultra race (62.1 miles) will take place at 80 Degrees South, just a few hundred miles from the South Pole.

Cocktail Reception - Breezes By The Bay
Event Date: 5th December 2010
Krys & Associates (Cayman Islands) will host a cocktail reception with Guest Speaker Tristan Miller. Invitation is by donation only and proceeds will benefit Facing Africa.

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