Fedson is 48 years old and a teacher and photographer from Malawi. He is a married father of eight children who lives in the rural area of Lilongwe West. Five months ago ago, Fedson began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with an ischemic bowel, where a part of his colon did not receive sufficient blood flow. In emergency surgery, doctors removed the diseased colon and created an ileostomy, an artificial opening (stoma) in his abdomen to divert waste while his bowel healed. Since the surgery, Fedson has lived with the stoma, which has caused him great physical and emotional pain, significantly affecting his quality of life. Once stable, doctors advised an ileostomy reversal surgery. On the 25th of August 2025, he was referred to our medical partner clinic, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where the surgeon confirmed he was fit for ileostomy reversal. This is a procedure to reconnect the small intestine and restore normal bowel movements. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Fedson's surgery. On September 3rd, he will undergo surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. Fedson said, "I miss teaching, kindly help with surgery to resume teaching my class, plus photo shooting."

Princesss is a one-month-old baby girl from Kenya. She and her single mother live with her grandparents. Her grandfather is a painter, while her mother is training to become a teacher. While her mother was undergoing her third-trimester scan, doctors noted that Princesss has hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. The diagnosis took an emotional toll on Princesss's mother, nearly pushing her into depression. During this difficult time, she found strength in the support of her parents, who stood by her and encouraged her. Princesss’s father had left earlier and was no longer part of their lives. Shortly after Princesss was born, they were referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, so she could receive the specialized medical care she urgently needs. Princess needs a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery, but the family is unable to raise the funds required for the procedure. As a result of her condition, Princesss has been experiencing frequent crying, sudden mood changes, and often appears to be in discomfort. Without treatment, Princesss will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of surgery for Princesss that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 15th and will drain the excess fluid from Princesss's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Princesss will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. “When I was told my baby had hydrocephalus, my world stopped. I didn’t understand why this was happening to her before she was even born, but every day I hold onto hope that she will get the treatment she needs and live a healthy life.” Princess’s mother tells us.

Romeo is a 54-year-old man from the Philippines. He works as an on-call technician, often setting up sound systems for parties and events. He lives in a household of ten people. The only person with stable employment is his sister's husband, while the whole family depends on the pension received by his elderly parents, along with occasional financial support from his sisters. To further sustain the family, they sometimes sell goods outside their home. Before his illness, Romeo was physically active and enjoyed playing basketball. However, due to the discomfort and limitations caused by his condition, he could no longer engage in such activities. Despite his ongoing health issues, he continues to accept small jobs to earn income for his medications and daily needs. For over two years, Romeo has been experiencing a recurring issue involving the discharge of fluid from the anal area. Initially, he thought it was just a common pimple or a minor wound. However, the wound did not heal despite the passage of time and basic care. In 2024, he decided to seek medical consultation at a clinic and was prescribed antibiotics for one week. The symptoms persisted, prompting him to consult at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where he was diagnosed with an anal fistula. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. Romeo is scheduled for an incision and drainage of his wound on July 12th. After surgery, he will live more comfortably and be able to return to work. He needs help to fund this $1,198 procedure. Romeo shared: "I am deeply grateful to the foundation and to everyone who offers support. I hope to one day repay the kindness in any way I can."

Alice is a 45-year-old woman from Malawi. She works as a saleswoman at a shop in town to earn a living. She lives with her sister, and they contribute towards rent and meals together. Alice likes chatting with her sister and enjoys eating chips served with eggs. For the past seven years, Alice has been experiencing heavy bleeding. Tests revealed low hemoglobin, and Alice underwent a blood transfusion. She was given some iron tablets and birth control pills to help control her menstrual cycle and prevent further bleeding. In 2023, her anemia resumed, and she started bleeding more heavily than before. She started experiencing general body weakness and frequent headaches, which caused frequent absenteeism at work, as she could no longer concentrate. On February 2nd 2025, Alice was seen by a gynecologist and upon tests and further examination, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Alice's surgery. On April 30th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Alice will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Alice said, " I have suffered a lot, and I trust I will have peace of mind and lead a normal life after surgery."

Aye is a nine-year-old girl who lives in Thailand with her mother, aunt, uncle, older sister, brother-in-law, and two-month-old nephew. Aye's family is from Burma, but they fled to Thailand two weeks ago due to the ongoing battles between ethnic revolutionary groups and the Burma Army. Currently, the entire family is unemployed. Since arriving in Thailand, they have lived in her uncle’s home. Her uncle works as a day laborer in a cloth factory, while her aunt is a homemaker. On March 17th, Aye's elder sister asked her to close the iron gate of their home. While doing so, the gate accidentally fell on her right leg, causing her to fall to the ground with the gate on top of her. She suffered a laceration on her head and injured her left thigh. She has a fracture and needs urgent surgery. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Aye will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for March 18th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help relieve her pain and restore her ability to walk again. Aye’s mother expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for assistance with my daughter’s treatment costs. She is the only child who is clever and understands me and I feel like blessed for your assistance for my daughter. I will never forget your help and will pray that all of you to be healthy.”

Khin is a 68-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her daughter, son-in-law, two granddaughters, and one grandson in Karen State, Burma. She used to sell vegetables and cooking oil but is now retired due to her deteriorating vision. Her daughter is a homemaker, while her son-in-law works as an office worker. Her grandchildren go to school. The family's income is sufficient to cover their daily expenses but not Khin’s treatment. When they have health issues, they usually visit a local clinic for affordable healthcare. In 2022, Khin noticed that the vision in her right eye had become blurry but did not seek any medical attention, thinking that it would resolve eventually. However, a year later, the vision in both of her eyes became blurry, causing her to stop working. Khin visited our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, where she was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. She received surgery for her right eye and now the doctor has scheduled her for lens replacement surgery for her left eye Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Khin. On February 7th, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Khin's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Khin said, “I am happy that my right eye vision has improved and I hope that I will receive surgery for my left eye and can help my family with household chores when I recover. Thank you to all the donors and BCMF team and everyone who helped me. May you have peace of mind.”

Liz is a 26-year-old woman living in Tak Province, Thailand with her brother and sister. Liz and her siblings fled their village in Karen State, Burma in June 2023, due to the armed conflict in the area. Currently, Liz is a teacher at a school for migrant children. In October 2024, Liz started to experience pain in her right cheek whenever she touched it. A mass appeared in her cheek which has steadily increased in size. Liz underwent a CT scan in December 2024, which revealed epidermoid cysts, and surgery to remove the cysts was recommended. On January 6th, Liz will undergo surgery and our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Liz's procedure. The surgery should provide her relief from the pain that she currently experiences. Liz said: "I want to receive surgery quickly to remove the mass and to get better. I want my cheeks to look normal. I would like to thank all of the donors for funding my investigation costs and surgery.”

Towera is a 46-year-old woman from Malawi. She is married and has one adult son who is a farmer. Towera used to do farm work together with her husband, but due to her illness, she is no longer able to work on the farm. She likes being with her family and enjoys eating. For two years, Towera has been experiencing lower abdominal pains associated with heavy bleeding. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are abnormal growths that develop in a woman's uterus. Fibroids might become quite large, leading to severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. If left untreated, fibroids continue to grow, both in size and number, worsening the symptoms. Towera needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $1,363 to fund the surgery, which is scheduled for January 11th. Once the uterus and fibroids are removed, Towera will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. “After this surgery, I am hopeful I will have my peace of mind,” said Towera.

Blute is a three-year-old baby from Burma. Blute lives with his parents and seven siblings. His entire family works on a farm. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his siblings and toys. Three months ago, Blute accidentally hit his head on the floor and began experiencing slight swelling on his head, accompanied by weakness in his body. Blute was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, which has caused fluid to build up in his brain. Without immediate surgery to alleviate the intracranial pressure that the excess fluid is causing, he is at risk of developing severe, potentially fatal medical complications. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for Blute, which will drain the fluid that has accumulated in his brain. The procedure is scheduled to take place on September 9th, and, once completed, will greatly improve Blute's quality of life. Blute's father said, "Because of our financial situation, we could never afford the treatment on our own. With the help of Watsi, my son is going to receive surgery. I am very thankful, and my son is truly lucky."

Zione is a 45-year-old businesswoman and mother of one from Malawi. Zione runs a business selling tomatoes and her husband sells fish. However, due to illness Zione is no longer running her business; therefore, her husband is the sole breadwinner. Zione likes spending time with her family and enjoys eating rice served with chicken. Since June 2023, Zione has been experiencing bleeding and abdominal pains. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Zione's surgery. On June 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center, our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Zione will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Zione says, “I am afraid of death, kindly help me donors, to be well again so that I can continue supporting my family."

Jayden is a one-month-old baby boy from Haiti who lives with his parents and older sister. Jayden has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Jayden has been experiencing Increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Jayden will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of surgery for Jayden at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled to take place on October 10th. This critical treatment will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Jayden's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Jayden will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Jayden's family shared, "We are very happy that Jayden can get treatment for his condition. Thank you!"

Tway is a 20-year-old man who lives with his cousin, his cousin’s wife, and two nephews, in a village in Tak Province, Thailand. Since his parents passed away, Tway has lived with various relatives in Burma and Thailand. His cousin’s family grows paddy and vegetables for their consumption, while his nephews go to school. Tway helps his cousin with farming. In his spare time, Tway likes to hunt birds and go fishing. He hopes to find work so that he won't have to rely on his relatives to support him. In March 2024, Tway underwent a series of operations to repair anorectal malformations. As part of the treatment, he also had a colostomy, in which the end of the colon is brought through an opening in the abdominal wall. This was a temporary measure used to bypass bowel malformations. Tway's colostomy requires reversal, to restore bowel function and to prevent future complications. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of a reverse colostomy for Tway. The surgery is scheduled to take place on June 13th at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. After surgery, doctors expect Tway to live more comfortably and confidently. Tway said: "I am waiting to receive this surgery for my last treatment, and after this surgery, then I will become like a normal person and will be very happy."