Facing Africa NOMA : Images of Noma


Images of Noma

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Our Work In Ethiopia (New - Nov 2010)

A selection of some of the faces seen and treated in Ethiopia during 2010 - noma, burns, benign tumours, trauma.

Our Work In Ethiopia

Photos taken on a surgical visit to Ethiopia in October 2008.

Pictures from Surgery

Photos taken on a surgical visit to Ethiopia in October 2008. These are very strong images and are not suitable for children.

1/5 Noma is an acute and ravaging gangrenous infection affecting the face.

2/5 The victims of Noma are mainly young children in areas where poverty and malnutrition are rife. 90% will perish.

3/5 Facing Africa is a charity concerned with the prevention and cure of Noma.

4/5 We provide funding for medical expeditions to Nigeria and Ethiopia where the disease is common.

5/5 FA sponsored surgeons and nurses donate their time to perform reconstructive surgery on the survivors.

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News

Cheshire Home - Ethiopia 21 Km fund raising walk.
Hundreds of people take part in a 21km sponsored walk in Addis Ababa, including Facing Africa patients.
Added 21st November 2011

Ken Krys prepares for a Jungle Adventure
Long-term Facing Africa supporter, Ken Krys is set to run an epic 220km jungle marathon.
Added 19th September 2011

British Ambassador in Ethiopia hosts Facing Africa team.
A picture from the reception given by the British Ambassador to Ethiopia at the embassy for the Facing Africa team on the 3rd of February.
Added 20th February 2011

Events

Off the Beaten Track - Registration now open for 2012
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.
Event Date: 19th November 2011