“I hope the donors assist me to have this surgery,” shares Yibekal, a 12-year-old boy from Ethiopia. Yibekal enjoys listening to music when not in school. Yibekal was born with an anorectal malformation, making it challenging for him to go to the bathroom normally. “Yibekal uses a colostomy to pass stool which leaves him susceptible to infections,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “If the surgery is not done, Yibekal could suffer distension and obstruction of the intestines.” $1,500 covers the cost of the treatment and allows Yibekal to return to school with his friends. Together we can give Yibekal access to the care he needs so he can live a normal happy and healthy life!

Margaret is a lovely woman who lives in Kenya. Although Margaret and her husband have always wanted children, she has been unable to become pregnant. She recently discovered it was because she has large uterine fibroids. This condition has caused Margaret to experience severe abdominal pain and swelling, making it difficult for her to walk. Margaret has also become anemic due to bleeding caused by the fibroids. Margaret moved in with her sister when she became ill, but she's now miles away from her husband. Margaret's sister sells vegetables at a local market and cares for her six children. Though she does her best to support her sister, she does not have the money or time to give Margaret the care she needs. For $885, Margaret will receive a total abdominal hysterectomy. This surgery will eliminate Margaret's risk of fibroids and allow her to return home to live with her husband.