Samwel is a 15-year-old student. He is the second-to-last child in a family of seven children. He resides in the Mpanda region and had to discontinue his education during his primary school years due to the remote location of his school, which made it impossible for him to travel long distances because of his birth condition. His parents, who are farmers, work daily to provide food for the family and generate additional income by selling their surplus harvest. To supplement the family’s income, his mother also engages in a side business of selling charcoal. Despite his parents’ efforts to seek treatment for his condition, limited financial resources prevented them from affording treatment at hospitals capable of providing the specialised care he needed. Consequently, Samwel had to adapt to his situation. He assists his family with farm work, although he tends to tire quickly. Remarkably, he has even discovered a way to derive enjoyment from playing football and other sports with his friends. In July 2022, our medical partner's care centre had the opportunity to meet Samwel and his parents during one of the outreach visits. They were deeply moved by how he had found ways to enjoy his life despite living with a condition that could have limited him in numerous ways. Samwel has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Samwel's family now traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, The Plaster House NGO. There, the team will begin clubfoot treatment on September 15. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $935 to fund Samwel's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk comfortably and play sports even better. Samwel says, “I feel like this is a blessing. I once thought I was meant to live with this condition for life. I hope this treatment will enable me to work harder and enjoy sports better.”

Pius is a 10-month-old child, living with his parents and siblings in Uganda. Pius' parents engage in small-scale farming, primarily for their large family's consumption. Three months ago, Pius developed a painful swelling in his right inguinal area. His parents brought him to the hospital, where it was determined that he had a right inguinal hernia, which was causing him a great deal of discomfort, and diminishing his appetite. If left untreated, the hernia could worsen, leading to strangulation. Surgical intervention is needed. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Pius's hernia repair surgery, which is scheduled for October 25th, at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. Once he has recovered, Pius should be able to live without pain. Pius' mother says: “I will be glad once I see my son happily playing in good moods like before this condition. I don’t have money on my own, thus I am appealing for donor support to improve my son's quality of life.”

Esther is a 37-year-old businesswoman, who lives with her husband and two young children in Kenya. Both she and her husband work as brokers, selling cars. Business has been slow, and in addition, two of Esther's sisters passed away, leaving Esther and her husband to care for the sisters' children. One month ago, Esther was trying to reach for something in her home, by standing on a stool. The stool broke, and Esther fell, injuring her left arm. She was in a lot of pain, and was rushed to a nearby clinic for examination. From there, she was sent on to another facility, where an X-ray revealed that she had fractured her left humerus. Since the accident, Esther has not been able to work, and currently, the family relies on her husband for provisions. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, can help. On September 6th, Esther will undergo a fracture repair procedure - called an open reduction and internal fixation - at AIC Kijabe Hospital. The surgery will help her to heal, so that she will be able to resume her work to support her family. Now she needs your help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Esther says: “I cannot work and help provide for my family. I want to be independent again.”

Moses is a young boy and the third born in a family of four children. His parents separated when he was still small. More than two years ago, his mother went to visit one of his grandmothers with his siblings and abandoned them there. With four children to take care of at her age, it became impossible for the grandmother and so she reached out for help from other relatives who were willing to help financially. One of his grandmothers opted to take care of Moses and he has been living with her since then. A few months ago, Moses learnt from his friends that he did not have testes as the other boys his age did. He shared it with his grandmother who took him to the hospital for the doctor’s advice. Moses was examined and diagnosed with bilateral undescended testes and he was referred to another facility for treatment. His grandmother did not have enough funds at the time and so she gathered some funds and a few weeks later she took Moses to the facility. He was examined again, some tests were done but he was not booked for any surgery. Time went by and his grandmother became very concerned. She consulted from one of her children and she was referred to BethanyKids Hospital where Moses has now been booked for bilateral orchidopexy surgery. Moses’ grandmother cannot raise the required money for the surgery and is requesting financial help. Moses was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Moses has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Moses will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on October 21st. AMHF is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Moses’ grandmother says, “As a child, Moses has gone through a lot and I would like to make his life as smooth as possible but the main hindrance is finances. Please help us.”