Ashok is a lively and courageous 15-year-old who aspires to be a teacher. He is currently in the ninth grade, studying diligently to have a bright future. Ashok’s parents work at a poultry farm to earn money for food and other necessities. Five years ago, Ashok fractured his left hand. The injury is now on its way to turning into a permanent deformity. As a result, Ashok is unable to perform some of the household activities he used to be able to do. For $1,225, we can fund Ashok’s surgery so he can be able to use his left hand again and pursue his dream of becoming a teacher!

Dorcus is a five-year-old who lives in Tanzania. Dorcus has Hirschsprung's disease, a condition that affects the large intestine and makes it difficult for Dorcus to pass stool normally. Dorcus does not spend time with other children because she is self-conscious of her condition. Dorcus is an orphan who was taken in by a loving family in her community. Her guardians share that Dorcus “was doing well in school and liked to play with other children, but now she isolates herself.” Her adoptive parents have three children of their own, and although they pay for her school fees, they cannot afford the cost of Dorcus’ medical bills. For $1,200, we can fund Dorcus' colostomy. This procedure will allow Dorcus to rejoin her classmates at school and lead a productive life. Let's give her the healthy life she deserves!

Chaka is a 27-year-old student from Mali whose spine was fractured in a tragic mining accident. Chaka lives in Mali with his brother while pursuing a degree in Sociology. He dreams of one day having a job that will allow him to serve others and support his family. In the meantime, Chaka sometimes takes on extra work to help his brother with household expenses. He recently spent a school break mining gold in a small village. A landslide occurred where he was mining, and Chaka was caught in the middle. The incident left him with a fractured spine and paralyzed legs. Doctors at our medical partner in Mali believe Chaka's paralysis is reversible. They say that with surgery, there's a good chance he will walk again. However, the $1,500 treatment is more than Chaka and his family could ever dream of paying. Let's help Chaka receive the surgery he needs to get on the road to recovery!

James is an 18-year-old who never had surgical correction of a knee problem caused by cerebral palsy. This correction is normally done to improve mobility at a young age, but James had never been operated on. James' providers at CURE International were curious why this surgery had never happened, and they discovered that James is an orphan. He needs assistance with the financial side of the surgery, as he does not have family support. James' surgery will cost $1000, and will allow him to walk more easily. Let's help this young man get moving!

Lidia has had a long struggle with diabetes. This chronic disease runs in her family, but recently she has worked very hard with new her new providers to better manage her disease. Unfortunately, due to a number of years of problems, she is now experiencing one of the challenges of diabetes - vision loss. Lidia's providers say that she is very funny and engaged in her care. She has several small children, and her progressive vision loss is a challenge for her personally and as a mother. Lidia needs a laser surgery to improve her current vision and slow down further damage. Her surgery, medication, transportation, lodging, and accompaniment will cost $350. Let's work together to raise the funds needed to give Lidia many more years of sight!

When Mario was 17, he suffered serious injuries from a high-voltage electricity line. The lower half of his right arm and his entire right leg had to be amputated. Mario was fitted with two prostheses, one for his arm and one for his leg. They have served him well and enabled him to live a relatively normal, productive life over the last ten years. But after a decade of hard work, Mario's arm prothesis has worn out. The hand no longer functions, and the base no longer fits well. This causes pain and chafing, and makes it difficult for Mario to work to support himself. Mario needs a functioning arm prosthesis to continue working. For $600, Wuqu' Kawoq can replace Mario's prosthesis, allowing him to resume working without pain. The cost of treatment includes $100 for travel and $500 for the prosthetic itself. Let's help this extremely resilient guy get back to work!