Tewodros is an active and sociable two-year-old boy from Ethiopia, who loves watching cartoons and playing football. He has an older sister, and they live in a full household with their parents, aunt, and cousins. Since his father works as a daily laborer and his mother works as a cleaner, he spends most of his day under the care of his aunt. When he was barely a year old, Tewodros's parents noticed he was having difficulty urinating. Worried, they took him to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Tewodros was placed on a two-year surgery waiting list, due to the high number of children needing treatment. The alternative would be a private hospital, but Tewodros's parents could not afford the necessary fees. The family was finally referred to BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). They were overjoyed to finally receive the help they needed. Tewodros is now scheduled for surgery on May 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Tewodros's mother says, "I would like to thank BKMCM. I was so worried about my son starting school. We hope the organization continues to grow, and that Tewodros remains healthy."

Phyu is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and her daughter in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. She is a teacher, while her husband looks after their daughter at home. In her free time, she plays with her daughter and cleans her house. In early January 2025, she noticed a small mass in her right breast. By October, the mass grew bigger, prompting her to seek medical care. She underwent a biopsy, which revealed she has early-stage breast cancer. Doctors recommend she undergo surgery to remove the mass, which will help prevent the cancer from spreading. Phyu sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on January 20th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Phyu said, "I am worried and want to receive surgery as soon as possible. I would like to say thank you to donors and BCMF for supporting my treatment cost while I cannot do it by myself."

Ar is a 40-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their six children in a refugee camp in Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand. Ar and her family have been living in the camp for around nine years. Her husband helps his brother as a shopkeeper, while their children go to school in the camp. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone and spending time with her children. Ar is pregnant, and the doctors at the camp recommend she deliver via a c-section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ar undergo a C-Section on December 16th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Ar needs your support. Ar said, “When I heard that my baby is in the wrong position and needs surgery to deliver him, I started feeling worried and stressed. I asked my brother-in-law to let me borrow money, but he told us that he cannot, as he does not have much either. I do not know what to do, which makes me more stressed and worried when it is closer to my due date. Finally, I am very happy to hear that there will be an organization that will help pay for my surgery cost. Thank you so much to BCMF and all your donors for your kind support. I still do not know where to look for money without your support. Thank you so much for helping me.”

Yohane is a 12-year-old student from Tanzania. He comes from a large family of eight children, and his parents are small farmers who rely on the land for their livelihood. Despite his condition, Yohana has always shown a determined spirit and a bright smile. He had to drop out of school because of the challenges he faced walking to and from school. Yohane has clubfoot on his right foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Yohane's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where the medical team will begin clubfoot treatment on November 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Yohane's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. Yohane says, “I miss going to school with my friends.”

Luciana is a baby girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mom, a kitchen assistant, her dad, a food delivery truck driver, and her older brother. When Luciana was 9 months old, her mom noticed that she was not growing properly and not gaining weight. She took Luciana to the children's hospital, where they discovered she had a heart problem. Luciana has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart: blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. On October 14th, Luciana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Luciana's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Luciana's mother shared, "I am thankful my little daughter can have her surgery now. I trust everything will be fine with the surgery and she will have a healthy heart!"

Lorna is 34 years old and a teacher from the Philippines. Her husband works as an assistant at a dental clinic. Fifteen years ago, when Lorna was in High School, she noticed a lump on her leg. As it did not bother her, she ignored it. However, with time, it grew bigger and started to cause discomfort, affecting her ability to perform her duties as a teacher. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On September 12th, she will undergo a mass excision, which will help address her discomfort and regain her mobility. A portion of the cost of the procedure will be covered by the government health insurance, but she needs help to raise $1,385 more for her procedure and care. Lorna shared, "I am very grateful for programs like this that help us, especially in this time of need. It brings comfort and hope to me and my family now that I can avail a free surgery for my condition so I can go back to work."

Rolly is a barber and a father of two from the Philippines. He operates a small barbershop within their residence. He and his wife have two children. Six years ago, Rolly began to experience troubling symptoms, including difficulty with bowel movements, bleeding, and constipation. He was diagnosed with Grade 2 Hemorrhoids. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Rolly receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on August 20th. During this procedure, surgeons will remove his hemorrhoids. A portion of the cost of his treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,257 to cover the cost of Rolly's procedure and care. Rolly shared, "I am in deep gratitude for any help or intervention that may be extended to me, and I hope that many more patients like me who are in need may be given the opportunity to receive proper medical care."

Salim is a 20-month-old baby boy from Ethiopia. He delights in playing with anything he can find and loves spending time with his siblings. As the third child in his family and their first baby boy, he holds a special place in his parents' hearts, bringing them immense joy. Salim’s parents live in a single-room home. His mother is a devoted home maker, and his father works for a government facility. They face significant challenges in providing for their family, especially as Salim's health issues continue to strain their limited resources. Within a few days of Salim's birth, it became clear that something was wrong. He struggled to breastfeed, did not cry, and appeared unusually lethargic. Weighing only 2 kg at birth, the concern prompted his mother to seek immediate medical attention. Salim's mother went back to the hospital where he was born and upon review, was told that her son would need surgery. They were referred to another facility for care. Salim was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. During a follow up visit two months later, Salim's mother learned about our medical partner care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), from the organization's field coordinator. Her husband’s colleagues had contributed some funds toward Salim’s treatment, but it was not enough to cover the full cost of treatment, especially when factoring in the travel expenses from Sekota to Addis Ababa. Determined, she traveled to BKMCM Hospital and after a consultation with the doctor, she felt a renewed sense of hope, even though she was informed that Salim needed to gain more weight before surgery could proceed. With her heart full of optimism, she returned home. A year later, Salim’s mother brought him back to hospital where his surgery has been scheduled for July 29th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Salim's procedure and care. After his recovery, Salim will no longer have bowel dysfunction and will not be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Salim's mother says, "My hope is that my son will regain his health after the surgery. I long to return home with him thriving. I am grateful for this opportunity, that will help him be healthy, just like my other children."