Emily is a newborn baby from Kenya. She is the third born in a family of three children. Her mother is a stay-at-home mum to help raise their kids and their family relies on their father's to provide for their needs. Her father does small-scale farming and other casual jobs like ploughing farms for people. Emily has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Emily has been experiencing an increasing head circumference since she was two months old. Her parents thought it would stop and she would grow healthier, but it did not. Her parents took Emily to a hospital in Narok town where she was examined and immediately referred to Bethanykids hospital's specialist team for treatment. On arrival, she was examined, diagnosed with hydrocephalus and sent for a scan. The family did not have money to cater for the CT scan and opted to go back home and have the scan done when they got money. Luckily, a neighbor lent them money for the CT scan, which was done, and they were able to bring back the results. She is now scheduled for surgery as soon as possible to protect her brain from being damaged by the excess fluid in the head. Without treatment, Emily will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Her family does not have medical insurance coverage and cannot raise the required amount of money to cater for the hospital bill. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $720 to cover the cost of surgery for Emily that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on November 2nd and will drain the excess fluid from Emily's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Emily will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Emily’s father says, “I always try to see things from a positive side, and I know that God will avail the required healing for our daughter.”

Nuwandinda is a businessman from Uganda. He is married with two children. Nuwandinda has had a swelling on his back for the past year. This mass is causing him discomfort, especially when he sleeps. Nuwandinda traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 16, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Nuwandinda needs help to raise $187 to fund this procedure. Nuwandinda says, “I pray you live long for extending such services to us so that we can have good health.”

Kebendera is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She has three children. 20 years ago, Kebendera began to experience troubling symptoms, including difficulty breathing, swallowing, and coughing. She was diagnosed with a multi-nodular goiter. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Kebendera receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on October 16 at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $240, and she and her family need help raising money. Kebendera says, “I will continue with cultivation after surgery because I will be relieved of this condition.”

Mugume is a young student from Uganda. He is the second born in a family of four children. Mugume wants to become a doctor in the future. For one year, Mugume has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and if not treated, may result in intestinal tissue damage. Fortunately, on August 22, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Mugume's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. His mother says, “After my son’s treatment, I will be happy and my son will have peace of mind and resume education.”

Joshua is a baby from Tanzania. He is the youngest in a family of three kids. Unfortunately, Joshua’s father died when his mother was seven months pregnant with him. His mother has no savings and works as a farmer to support her children. Joshua has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Joshua has been experiencing vomiting and regular fevers. Without treatment, Joshua will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,238 to cover the cost of surgery for Joshua that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 17 and will drain the excess fluid from Joshua's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Joshua will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Joshua’s mother says, “Please help my son.”

Alinaitwe is a farmer from Uganda. She is married and a mother of eight children. One year ago, Alinaitwe developed a swelling bellow her right ear. She experiences redness and swelling. If not treated, the mass may continue growing. Alinaitwe traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 11, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Alinaitwe needs help to raise $196 to fund this procedure. She says, "After surgery I will continue with farming."

Kanyima is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. He is married with eight children. Ten years ago, Kanyima began to experience troubling symptoms, including discomfort and pain. He was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Kanyima receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on June 18 at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $240, and he and his family need help raising money. Kanyima says, “I hope to get better after surgery and be free from the disfigurement and still continue with cultivation.”

Malaki is a farmer from Malawi. He lives with his son. With his children, he runs the family farm, while his wife works in the city to help provide for the family. Malaki raises chickens to supplement the family income. In his free time, he likes to talk with his wife and attend church with his son and grandchildren. Since 2015, Malaki has been experiencing pain and urinary difficulty. These symptoms are caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia. He needs to undergo a prostate resection surgery, a procedure in which surgeons will remove part of the enlarged gland. Our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, is requesting $733 to fund Malaki's surgery. On April 5, he will undergo prostate surgery at Nkhoma Hospital, our medical partner's care center. The requested money pays for supplies, medications, and two weeks of hospital stay. Malaki and his family were thrilled to find out his surgery would be funded. Malaki is looking forward to going home and again being able to work his farm. He says, "Thank you."

Mukazitoni is a farmer from Uganda. She is married and a mother of ten children. Mukazitoni loves praying and is a member of the mother’s union in her church. For eleven years, Mukazitoni has had an incisional hernia. The swelling is very large and makes it difficult for her to walk, work, or take care of her family. Fortunately, on April 18, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Mukazitoni's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Mukazitoni says, “My abdomen is too big and I can’t walk without tying it with a big wrapper because it’s heavy to walk with it swinging I need help I have no funds for my surgery.”

Kule is a farmer from Uganda. She is married and a mother of seven. Her husband is also a farmer. Most of the food they cultivate is for home consumption. For two years, Kule has been experiencing lower abdominal pain and backache. She has been diagnosed with endometriosis. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $268 to fund Kule's surgery. On February 13, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kule will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. She says, "I have used various medicine but pain have persisted. I need help to have surgery. I am unable to pay for it.’"

Japheth is a pre-schooler from Kenya. He loves attending church. Japheth is the second born in a family of three children. He aspires to be a pastor. His father works as a gardener, while his mother is a housewife. Japheth has clubfoot of his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Japheth traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on April 23. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,224 to fund Japheth's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. “I am appealing to Watsi to help my son get surgery. My joy would be to see my son walking and playing normally like other children," Japheth’s father says.

Mujuni is a student from Uganda. He is ten years old and has four siblings. He is in second grade. His parents are small-scale farmers. For two years, Mujuni has had a right inguinal scrotal hernia. This causes him pain and prevents him from attending school. If not treated, the hernia may lead to intestinal obstruction. Fortunately, on March 6, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Mujuni's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Mujuni's mother says, “I hope my son will get better and he continues with schooling and I too continue with cultivation.”