In February 2023, the south-east of Turkey was hit by a powerful series of earthquakes that claimed 50,000 lives. At that moment Ysser was in Antakya, she remained under the rubble of her destroyed home for 48 hours before a rescue team could finally find her and transport her to Adana hospital for medical care and an urgent surgery at her right leg. She spent over a month in the hospital before slowly starting recovering.

Ysser suffered serious injuries that still affect her daily life today, including damaged tendons causing pain and deformity to her leg. To fully recover, she urgently needs a series of three complex surgeries. One of these involves a delicate orthopaedic procedure called a tendon graft with autologous tissue, where a piece of skin is taken from another part of her body to help repair and extend the damaged tendon.

Without these surgeries, Ysser risks living with chronic pain and limited mobility. She may not be able to walk long distances, play with other children, or live a fully active and independent life. Timely intervention is essential to give her the chance to grow up without constant physical limitations.