Maya was brought to the Human touch by a freind who had seen her at a very poor local hostel. Maya had come from a mountain village where she had been the victim of an abusive father. Her mother had run away from the village in fear of her husband. The father had abused Maya and had thrown her in a fire.

She was found by neighbours who took her to a medical aid station. Her burns were wrapped up and she was left to heal as best she could. Her arm welded itself against her body as can been seen in one of the pictures.  We were fortunate to be able to find a surgeon in Kathmandu who would operate to separate her arm from her body.  We then organised for her to undergo six months physio therapy after the separated wounds had healed.  Once Maya had learned how to use the upper muscles of her arm we were able to organise a phrostetic limb for her. She now is a confident young lady who has come to terms with her disability. Maya is now at school in Kathmandu and will be able to complete her education and have a chance in life.