Maria Nicole is a ten-year-old student from the Philippines who loves to play with her classmates and friends. Maria Nicole was recently diagnosed with malnutrition, a condition that results from consuming too few calories, proteins, and nutrients. Beginning on July 6, Maria Nicole will receive at-home malnutrition treatment through our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM). ICM will provide Maria Nicole with nutrient enriched food packs to help her gain weight and achieve optimal physical and mental development. The program will also teach her family about proper nutrition, sanitation, and organic gardening to better care for their daughter. ICM is requesting $173 to cover the cost of Maria Nicole's ongoing care. "I want her to finish her studies and I want her to recover from malnutrition," her mother says.

Sulainah is a 32-year-old single mother of one from Uganda who works as a farm laborer. When she is not working, Sulainah enjoys spending time with her son and helping him with his schoolwork. She is also an active member of her community's local “Bataka” group, a social organization which helps people in times of need. For nine years, Sulainah has had a growth on her face near her left ear. It has gradually grown and come to cause her great pain. Upon her visit to the doctor, surgery to remove the mass was strongly recommended. On top of the $7 subsidized by Sulainah, our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $196 to cover the cost of Sulainah's mass excision surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 12 and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Following treatment, Sulainah hopes to find a job as a secretary, which she has been training for. “I thank all the donors for their support," says, Sulainah. "The surgery is not something I could afford myself. I will ask Allah to bless them.”