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Yasmin's
Journey
Suffering from kidney disease in the West Bank. The two siblings live with their family near the city of Bethlehem.
Yasmin's (fake name) journey is not just her own.
Yasmin and one of her brothers are amog the many children in the West Bank who have been diagnosed with severe kidney faliure. According to some studies there are at least
The West Bank
children
1500
Pomegranates
Bethlehem
sarah's mother tells:
Jerusalem
Grapes
Grape leaves
Yasmin's family has a small plot of land, where they grow fruits and vegetables.
Bethlehem high latitude makes the town ideal for growing:
A volunteer bought grape leaves from Yasmin's mother and stuffed them.
Yasmin's mother writes:
I want to tell a little about my life. My teenage daughter has been on dialysis for five years. My daughter is very bright and talented artistically. I work picking grapes, grapes leaves and other fruits and vegetables from our land and I sell some of the produce. Your help with transportation makes it easier for me, and saves me time and money so I can spend more time at home, and to devote my time to my other obligations.
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