Fedasa is a delightful five-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His mother describes him as having a passion for creativity and learning English. He is also very helpful around the house - often assisting her in cleaning the house and in preparing meals. His mother works as an assistant teacher, and also takes on additional domestic jobs during her spare time, such as baking injera and washing clothes in her neighborhood. About six months ago, Fedasa's mother noticed a swelling in his right scrotum after his circumcision. Concerned, she took him to a local health center, where the doctor recommended an ultrasound for further investigation. However, financial constraints made it difficult for her to proceed with the diagnostic test. In search of help, she reached out to her sister, who informed her about Mobile Clinic Ministry (MCM), running free medical services during a two-day mobile clinic in Sululta, approximately 75 km from Addis Ababa. Fedasa's mother spoke with one of the MCM staff doctors, who examined Fedasa and advised her to seek support from our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). At the hospital, Fedasa was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition where abdominal contents push through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall into the groin, creating a bulge. Surgery treatment has been recommended, but Fedasa's family is unable to afford the cost. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Fedasa receive treatment. On December 4th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery to alleviate his symptoms, allowing him a healthier life. Now, Fedasa's family needs help to fund this $512 procedure. Fedasa's mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I thank God for His support in everything. May God bless you, the dedicated staff, and donors. I pray for my child's health and a safe recovery from surgery."

Janaika is a 33-year-old woman from the Philippines. Her partner is a motorcycle delivery driver. When opportunities arise, he also takes on construction jobs to supplement his income. Five years ago, Janaika was diagnosed with mixed hemorrhoids. She continues to experience discomfort, pain, and bleeding. She finds it difficult to move in and out of bed. Janaika needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Janaika receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on November 8th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is covering a portion of the cost of her treatment, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,257 to cover Janaika's procedure and care. Janaika says, "I am very grateful because you are giving others like me a chance to have surgery who cannot afford it due to the high cost. Thank you for being a bridge that allows us to create a better future —one that will allow me to work again and improve myself."

Nang is a 28-year-old mother of three from Cambodia. She lives with her husband and their three children in Kampot province. Her husband works as a construction worker to support the family, while her two older children are in primary school, and her youngest son is 3 years old and not yet in school. At home, she enjoys playing with her son and cooking for the family. When she was 13 years old, Nang had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Nang experiences discharge and tinnitus, which have worsened in the last four months. The condition makes it hard for her to hear clearly and communicate with others. Nang traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On May 15th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, requests $475 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Nang shared, "I hope I can have surgery and hear more clearly with my family."

Sovannara is an 8th-grade student and the only child in his family. He lives with his 80-year-old grandmother, two aunts, two uncles, and four cousins in Prey Veng province. His mother works as a garment factory worker in Phnom Penh, while his father passed away years ago. Sovannara enjoys studying Khmer and dreams of becoming a teacher when he grows up. His favorite meal is traditional sour soup, and he loves playing with his cousins during his free time. Sovannara was born with a small skin mark on his left knee. Over the years, this mark gradually developed into a mass, and he began experiencing pain, especially when walking. In the past week, the area became tender and painful. He was diagnosed with a hemangioma on his left knee, a benign growth made up of blood vessels. In his case, the hemangioma has become infected, and a necrotic lesion has developed. Due to the pain and swelling, Sovannara now finds it difficult to move around and walk comfortably on his own. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is helping Sovannara receive the treatment he needs. He is scheduled to undergo an excision procedure to remove the hemangioma on April 24th. This procedure will cost $726, and Sovannara and his family need your support. The cost will cover the surgery, hospital stay, medications, physiotherapy, and follow-up care. Sovannara said, “I want to walk without pain in my knee and hope the mass stops growing.”

Song is a 36-year-old father of two from Cambodia. Previously, Song worked in a meat-packing factory, but unfortunately, due to a motorbike accident three months ago, he can no longer work and has been relying on extended family for support. In his free time, Song enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter, as well as watching Cambodian boxing. In January, Song was in a motorbike accident that impacted his left arm and shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Song has no movement in his left shoulder, elbow, wrist, or fingers, which prevents him from being able to work. Song traveled to our medical partner's rehabilitation center, the only center in the country where this treatment is available, to receive help. On April 3rd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to regain strength and movement in his left arm, allowing him to perform daily tasks more independently and return to work. Song's family contributed $100 to his care and needs assistance with the remaining $609 to fund this procedure. Song said, "I hope I can have surgery and help support my family again."

Armando is a farmer from Malawi. He is 89 years old but remains passionate about farming, using a cane to help him move around his small plot of land. For years, he’s cultivated crops to feed his family and finds peace in the rhythm of his work. Five months ago, Armando started experiencing severe lower urinary tract symptoms. This included frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, and a constant feeling of incomplete emptying of his bladder. These symptoms have significantly impacted his daily life, preventing him from working on his farm as much as he used to. His condition worsened over time, but despite his best efforts, there was no improvement. Concerned for his health, Armando’s family encouraged him to seek medical help at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital. He was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - a condition in which the prostate gland enlarges, causing urinary problems. While BPH is common among older men, it can lead to complications if left untreated. He needs a prostatectomy, surgery where doctors will remove part or all of the prostate. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on March 13th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Armando's quality of life. Armando says, “I am grateful for any help I can receive. After the surgery, I hope to return to my farm and continue growing food for my family. It is all I have known all my life. I believe with the surgery, I will be able to live without pain and feel like I have my strength back. Thank you for your consideration to help me. Your support will mean everything to me.”

Samantha is an intelligent and studious 15-year-old girl who lives with her mother and grandmother in Vereda el Banco, Colombia. Samantha enjoys playing basketball. Since 2023, Samantha has been experiencing chronic tonsillitis, which has caused her pain and discomfort. She cannot carry out her activities and eat comfortably. She is often feverish, weak, and has difficulty speaking. If not treated, her symptoms will persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $1,022 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Samantha, scheduled for March 31st. Surgeons will remove her tonsils, hopefully relieving Samantha of his symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Samantha's grandmother said, "My granddaughter deserves this surgery to give her a more dignified living. And, being a young athlete, she has been very depressed. There are moments of encouragement, but because when her tonsillitis attacks begin she cannot participate in what she likes the most or eat. Samantha is a happy, smiling girl, a good daughter. A good sister. A good granddaughter. I know and I am sure that this surgery will help Samantha be happy again, she will no longer feel discomfort so often, she will play basketball again, and she will be able to eat everything without having any discomfort in her throat."

Saw Myint is a 53-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his retired mother, a niece, and a nephew in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Karen State, Burma. As an agricultural day laborer and occasionally as a motorbike taxi driver, Saw Myint is the sole provider for the family. His income does not cover the household expenses, let alone medical needs. For his medical consultations, Saw Myint has to miss work and is forced to borrow small amounts of money from his neighbors. In mid-2023, Saw Myint noticed a small growth on his lower lip that did not go away. He visited the IDP camp clinic, where the medic checked his lower lip and mouth area. He gave him one month's medication and asked him to return when the medicine was used up. However, the growth continued to increase in size and started to cause pain. Saw Myint was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, where he was diagnosed with cancer. He is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on February 13th and needs your help to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. “I do not have much free time since I am the only contributor to the family, but I really wish for things to go back to the way they were before this,” Myint explained. “Thank you BCMF and donors for helping and supporting me, I could not have paid for the surgery by myself.”

Lorn is a 43-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives with his wife and three children in Kandal province. His oldest son works as a glass fitter, his middle daughter is a garment factory worker, and his youngest daughter is in grade six. In his free time, Lorn assists his wife with household chores and takes care of the exterior maintenance of their humble home. One year ago, he was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured his left shin bone. He had surgery at a public hospital in Phnom Penh, where surgical hardware was inserted to stabilize the bone. He now has an imbalanced gait because his right leg is about 1 cm shorter than his left. He experiences pain when walking and has chronic hip pain due to a previously dislocated right hip, which has been an issue since he was about 13 years old. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On February 4th, Lorn will undergo a surgical hardware removal procedure to correct the imbalance in his gait, reduce pain, and improve his mobility. He and his family are able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment but need help raising $292 more to fund the procedure. Lorn says: "I hope that after surgery, I can walk well again and find work in construction as soon as possible."

Kakvey is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. He is the middle child in his family and lives with his father, grandparents, and two siblings in Kampong Spueu province. His father, a widower, sells groceries from a small stall outside of the house, while his siblings are in primary school. He is currently in third grade, and dreams of becoming a teacher or police officer when he grows up. He likes to eat rice with fried pork, and in his free time, he helps his father organize the grocery shop. When he was 11 years old, Kakvey suffered an electric burn that caused contractures in his left ring finger. Burn scar contractures have tightened his finger, leaving it permanently bent. It is difficult for him to grasp objects and play games at recess in school. His father hopes that Kakvey will regain mobility in his finger and be able to use his hand easily again. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On December 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to restore mobility to his finger and reduce the tightening caused by the scar contracture. His family can contribute $50 but needs help to raise $495 more to fund Kakvey's procedure and care. Kakvey shared. "I hope I can straighten my finger and use it more easily so I can play with my friends and go back to school."

Calistus is a 10-year-old boy from Kenya. Born at home in a remote area, his mother noticed a month later that Calistus was not passing urine normally. A visit to a hospital confirmed that Calistus had hypospadias, a congenital condition affecting the urethra. Hypospadias causes urinary dysfunction and, without treatment, poses a risk of infertility and ongoing discomfort for Calistus. Surgery was recommended but the family was unable to afford treatment at that time. About a year later, in 2015, Calistus was examined at a mobile clinic team, referred for further evaluation, and advised to secure government health insurance. The family continued to face financial constraints, delaying Calistus' treatment. In 2022, Calistus underwent the first stage of a two-stage surgery, but follow-up care was delayed due to the family’s financial circumstances. Complications arose, requiring additional procedures to repair the scarring before the second surgery could be scheduled. Now, Calistus is scheduled for the final corrective surgery on November 15th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $841 to cover his procedure and care costs. Calistus'mother says, "He is growing up and knows he has a problem. This is affecting him and how he interacts with his friends."

Nashon is a father of four from Kenya. He works at a garage washing cars for clients, but unfortunately, the swelling in his finger has prevented him from working since December. His wife is currently unemployed, so his family relies on Nashon's income for their needs. In December, Nashon accidentally jammed his index finger into a door. At first, the small mark on his finger didn't seem serious, so he didn't pay much attention. However, his finger began to swell after a week, and the pain worsened, eventually spreading to his whole arm. Nashon visited a nearby clinic, where he was given painkillers, but his condition never improved. In January, Nashon was able to come to our facility for treatment. By then, his finger's condition had worsened severely to include intense pain and infection, requiring urgent surgery to clean the wound, remove dead tissue, and properly close it. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Nashon receive treatment. On February 7th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to help relieve his pain and allow him to recover and return to work to continue providing for his family. AMH is requesting $1,185 to fund this procedure. Nashon said: "Right now, no one wants to be near me because of the smell from my finger. My family is left depending on the kindness of others, as I can no longer provide for them."