Milka is a four-year-old girl living in Tanzania with her parents and little brother. “A year ago, she put her hand into a small basin which was full of hot water without knowing that the water was very hot. Her left hand was severely burned, but luckily she was rushed to the hospital and started treatment immediately. It took a while for Milka’s wound to heal and in the end she developed contractures on two of her fingers” describes our medical partner, African Healthcare Foundation. Her parents do what they can to provide for their children, but they simply do not make enough to pay for Milka’s medical treatment. Contractures are small nodules formed in the fibrous tissue beneath the skin. The tightening caused by these nodules can result in curling of the fingers. Our medical partners expect that with the treatment to release these contractures, “Milka will be able to use her hand properly, allowing her to hold things and play with other children.” “Milka is not happy when other children pass comments about her hand and we have noticed that it drives her away from playing with other children. We hope that her fingers can be straightened to allow our daughter to live a happy and normal life,” Milka’s father tells us. For only $550, we can fund this corrective surgery for young Milka – let’s come together and make it happen!

This handsome young man is Veasna, a four-year-old who lives with his parents and five siblings in Cambodia. Veasna was born with a very rare condition that makes his bones brittle and prone to fractures. As a result of this condition, Veasna has already experienced two fractures and has several deformities in his limbs. Veasna has never been able to walk, though he has begun standing on his own when he can hold onto something for support. Veasna enjoys playing with toys, and his mother hopes he will one day attend school. Though there is no cure for his condition, surgery can improve Veasna’s mobility and quality of life. A $375 osteotomy procedure can help protect Veasna’s femurs from future injury, as well as aid in growth and mobility. With our help, Veasna can enjoy life with fewer threats to his healthy development, and eventually attend school!