Amina takes her first steps.

In pictures: Disabled Tanzanian child taking first steps
BBC

Four-year-old Amina is one of Tanzania's estimated four million people who live with a disability. She was born with only one arm and no lower limbs. But last week, Amina stood upright and took her first few steps. Learn more about this story and read the step-by-step recovery process by clicking here.

Thank God, for recovery and amazing people dedicating their lives to the healing and well-being of others (in this case it's Ghanian prosthesis Koho Moses Kofi). Amina has the most contagious and beautiful smile - for all those that are feeling like they don't have anything to be thankful for...please look at these pictures and be thankful for Amina and the small and large blessings in your life.

Amina laughing © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Ghanaian prosthetist Koho Moses Kofi and Amina and Asha © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS


Amina crawling © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Ghanaian prosthetist Koho Moses Kofi © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Ghanaian prosthetist Koho Moses Kofi getting Amina ready for the fitting © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Ghanaian prosthetist Koho Moses Kofi and a colleague helping Amina to stand upright © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Amina sitting © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Asha crouching and Amina standing © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

Asha helping Amina to steer and walk © CCBRT/DIETER TELEMANS

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