This is Sarita, a lovely 19-year-old from Nepal. Sarita currently studies in the 12th grade and hopes to become a social worker. After spilling hot lentil soup on her body, a keloid scar began to form on her chest. As a result, Sarita often feels an itchy, burning sensation. If the keloid is not removed, she will also be at risk of developing an ulcer. For $1420, Sarita will receive skin grafting. This surgery will prevent a Marjolin's ulcer, and relieve Sarita of her current irritation. Her family works as farmers, so they are thankful for the support from Watsi donors to fund Sarita’s treatment and allow her to pursue her dreams of helping others!

"I am worried because I don't have anyone to help me," Ylfrad's father says. "I cannot see my baby in this situation and feel unable to help him. I would like to see him grow and cured from his Illness. After the treatment, I am looking forward to working hard, taking care of him, and sending him to school." Ylfrad is a one-year-old boy from Haiti who was born with hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid accumulates in the skull. Hydrocephalus is typically treated at birth in developed countries. But when it progresses past that, as Ylfrad's case has, it is often fatal. Luckily, Ylfrad has a chance to get healthy again. For $1,260, we can fund a surgery to drain the fluid from his brain and help him overcome his hydrocephalus. Let's give this little guy a good start in life, and ease his father's worried mind!

Noah is 11 years old and lives in Kenya with his parents and five siblings. His family owns an acre of land, which they farm to supplement their income. Noah is living with a brain tumor that gives him headaches and causes vomiting. This has made it hard for him to do daily activities and increases his risk of permanent brain damage and death. Noah’s father says, “I hope that my son can get treatment so that he can live a long and healthy life.” For $1,500, Noah can receive a craniotomy to remove the tumor. Let's help Noah get rid of his headaches and live a more normal life!

Meet Loshiro! He is a seven-month-old boy from Tanzania who was born with a club foot. Loshiro is the youngest of four children and lives with his parents and sisters on their small farm. Loshiro's parents grow maize and vegetables to provide for the family. They cannot afford the procedure needed to correct Loshiro's condition. But if left untreated, Loshiro will learn to walk improperly, which will lead to pain and difficulty for the rest of his life. For $715, Loshiro will receive surgery to correct his condition, giving him the opportunity to learn to walk normally and live an active life!

Kitthi has had a lipoma, an unusual and painful growth of cells, on her shoulder for five years, and needs help paying for treatment. Kitthi became the sole provider for her family after her husband passed away. She works incredibly hard to support her sons and parents-in-law, but earns barely enough to survive. Medical care is a luxury she cannot afford. For $1045, we can help Kitthi get the surgery she needs to remove the lipoma. This will allow her to continue providing for her family in good health!

Meet Chanthoeun! She is four and lives in Cambodia with her mother, who is pregnant. Chanthoeun is excited to have a brother or sister. Her favorite activity is going to school. Chanthoeun first came to the Children's Surgical Centre when she was three days old. She was born with syndactyly, a fusion of digits, on her hands and feet as well as with a severe nasal deformity. She has had two operations to address these conditions, but she still has problems breathing and sleeping because of her nasal condition. Luckily, Chanthoeun's condition can be resolved through surgery. For $225, Chanthoeun will receive rhinoplasty, which will improve her breathing and allow her to get better nights' sleep before the baby comes!

Meet Anita, a 13-year-old girl from Nepal who wants to be a teacher one day. For the past two years, Anita has experienced severe headaches, earaches, and discharge due to tympanic membrane perforation. Untreated, this condition can lead to permanent hearing loss. Anita's family cannot afford the $1,105 surgery. Her father works in India to support her, her two siblings, and her mother, but it's not enough. Anita's favorite subject in school is health, and that's exactly what we invest in when we support her. Let's help Anita so she can continue to learn and teach her community as she grows up.

Juna is lying down in this photo because she cannot stand up. She is a 14-year-old girl from Nepal who recently fell from a tree and fractured her femur. She needs immediate treatment in order to walk again. Juna is currently in the sixth grade and lives with her mother, as her father has passed away. They don't have much money, and despite her overwhelming love for her daughter, her mother cannot afford the necessary procedure. Juna says she wishes to continue her studies and "be a good human in life." For $1,040, Juna’s femur will be surgically corrected, granting her wishes and providing her with a life without disability. Let's rally and get Juna back in stride!