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FAMILY OF HOPE SERVICES with Foibe Sivanus
WITH FOIBE SIVANUS
FAMILY OF HOPE SERVICES
Foibe Sivanus grew up in Ovamboland. In 2012, after completing Grade 12 in Oshakati, Foibe was diagnosed with an early tumour in her leg. She was transferred to Windhoek Hospital, where she was hospitalised for a month but told that there was nothing they could do about her knee: it would have to be amputated.
“I was so hopeless and I didn’t know what to do about my life. I even
thought of committing suicide, because it was just overwhelming. I told the doctor that I wanted to go home and talk to my parents because, really, my mum is my inspiration and where I actually draw all my energy from.
“She helped me to realise that I have more to offer to the community than feeling pity for myself. So I decided to join Family of Hope Services.”
Foibe chose not to have her leg amputated. She has since managed to keep her leg and overcome her illness.
The support she received at the Family of Hope Services inspired her to join the programme to help other people overcome challenging
circumstances. She also found her calling – to become a social worker.
“Family of Hope Services is a centre where they give you hope. They restore your dignity. I want to be a social worker because of the circumstance and the challenges that I see these people overcome every day. If you are passionate about helping the community, if you are passionate about helping children, Family of Hope is where you can realise your dream.”
Today, Foibe is the programmes coordinator for Family of Hope Services.
