Naw Paw is a 55-year-old woman from Burma. She has been living in the refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand, with her husband, her son, her daughter, and her grandson for more than 20 years. Naw Paw is primarily a homemaker. Together with her son, she assists in growing and selling vegetables and produce from their garden. Her daughter is also a homemaker and cares for Naw Paw’s grandson, while her husband volunteers at the camp church. The family’s limited income from vegetable growing allows them to cover only basic daily living expenses. In her free time, Naw Paw enjoys playing with her grandson, tending to the garden and speaking with neighbours. Watching her plants grow brings her happiness. However, ongoing health issues and financial uncertainty have caused her significant stress. In June 2025, Naw Paw reported lower back pain and pain in her right lower abdomen. An ultrasound was performed, which revealed gallstones. Naw Paw has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Naw Paw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Naw Paw is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on January 12th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Naw Paw's procedure and care. Naw Paw shared, “I am always worrying about where I can find more money, especially with my health problems. I feel very relieved and thankful to receive support from the donors during this time.”

Four-year-old Alpha lives with his parents in Kenya. His father earns a living by hawking clothes, while his mother is currently unemployed. In his first few years of life, Alpha experienced delayed developmental milestones, taking longer than expected to sit and to walk. Given these early challenges, his parents hoped that his speech would eventually develop with time. However, Alpha is still unable to speak. After visiting several health facilities, he was diagnosed with hearing loss. Alpha’s parents deeply wish for him to receive hearing aids, knowing that they would allow him to hear, to communicate, and to develop like other children. Unfortunately, the cost of hearing aids is far beyond their means. Alpha is an only child, and his parents' greatest hope is for him to be able to hear and to experience a normal childhood. Alpha was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is here to help. They, along with Alpha’s parents, are now reaching out for your support to help raise the $1,171 necessary to access the hearing aids Alpha needs for him to have a brighter future. Alpha is scheduled to get fitted with hearing aids on December 19th. “I want him to start school next year,” Alpha’s mother shares. “With hearing aids, he would have a better chance to learn alongside other children,” she added.

Henry is 41 years old and a father of two from Malawi. Before his illness, he worked full-time as a security guard at a local church near his home in rural Lilongwe. Since the operation, he has been unable to resume work and now depends largely on his wife, who has also been unable to engage in farming because they spend most of their time in and out of hospitals. As a result, their children have also suffered the impact of this financial and emotional strain. One year ago, Henry began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, difficulty standing upright, blurred vision, and blood in his urine due to intestinal perforation following a motorbike accident. He underwent surgery where a stoma was created to divert intestinal waste while his intestines healed. Henry has lived with this stoma for over a year, enduring both physical and emotional challenges. Fortunately, his wound has now healed, and he is ready for a reversal procedure to restore normal intestinal function, but he needs financial support. Physicians need to perform a laparotomy to open up the abdominal cavity to treat his condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Henry's surgery. On November 11th, he will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. “My condition is unbearable; I truly need God’s intervention. I have experienced firsthand how real stigma can be,” said Henry during the assessment.

Myo is a 51-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, four children, and father-in-law in a refugee camp in Thailand. His wife is a homemaker, his father-in-law, who is retired, and his children. Myo is a teacher in the refugee camp. For the past five years, Myo has had a right inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain, a burning sensation, and aching in his right groin. Due to the pain and discomfort he experiences, he cannot focus when he teaches. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1468 to fund Myo's hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on October 9th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Myo said, “I would like my discomfort to disappear, and I would like to be able to work properly. I am hoping that my condition will be resolved after surgery.”

Woodline is a five-year-old girl from Haiti. She lives with her parents and younger sister in a suburb of Port-au-Prince. Her father works in construction and her mother is a homemaker. She will start kindergarten as soon as she recovers from her surgery and returns home. Woodline has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Woodline will fly to Cayman Islands to receive treatment. On September 16th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization will be paying for her surgery. Woodline's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Woodline's family overseas. Woodline's mother says: "I am very hopeful that my daughter will be healthy and vibrant after her surgery!"

Kyla is a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines. She stopped working due to her health, but was able to secure a part-time job as an encoder. One year ago, Kyla began to experience troubling symptoms, including weakness in her body and pain in her abdomen that radiates to her back. Kyla was diagnosed with gallstones and needs to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Kyla is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on August 15th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Kyla's surgery and care. Kyla shared, "I am very much thankful to organizations that support me in this difficult time of my life."

Su is a 42-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her two children in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Su’s two children are students. She worked as a taxi driver but had to stop her work three months ago due to her current health issues. In her free time, Su enjoys learning English and the Thai language. In 2024, Su started to experience right upper abdominal pain, which made it difficult for her to breathe properly. At the local clinic, she was diagnosed with gallstones. Su needs to undergo surgery for her condition; however, she cannot afford it. Her symptoms persisted and worsened. Su has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Su's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Su is scheduled to undergo gallbladder removal surgery on July 8th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Su's procedure and care. Su said, “I feel that I suffer from this kind of disease, and it is a big burden that I need to look after my two children. I have no one to rely on, and sometimes I feel tired, and I want to give up on everything.”

Naw is a 39-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in the dormitory together with other students in one of the migrant schools in Tak Province, Thailand. She applied to be a teacher at the school for this school year. In March 2025, Naw started to experience frequent urination and low back pain, causing her to struggle to sit for long periods. She also feels stressed about both her condition and the cost of treatment. She has been diagnosed with multiple myomas and was advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Naw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Naw is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on June 6th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, she should be able to live more comfortably. Naw expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you to the donors and BCMF for helping to cover my surgery costs. I plan to be a teacher after I am fully recovered, as teaching is my favorite thing to do.”

Poe is a 26-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her mother, husband, and younger brother in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Her husband and mother work as agricultural day laborers. She usually relies on free basic healthcare services from a local clinic. During her free time, she enjoys looking after her younger brother, doing household chores, and reading online articles about newborn care. Poe is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Poe undergo a C-Section on May 21st. The procedure will cost $1,500, and Poe needs your support. Poe said, "I feel happy that the donors are going to help me with the treatment cost. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I feel less stressed about repaying my debt.”

Nay is a two-year-old boy from Burma living with his parents in Tak Province, Thailand. When he was one year old, his family moved to Bago Division, Burma, to live with his grandparents. However, in October 2024, they returned to Mae Sot District after armed conflict between an ethnic group and the Burmese military destroyed their home. Since then, Nay’s mother has stayed home to care for him after he began experiencing health concerns. His father works as a day laborer at construction sites. Nay loves playing with his toys, spending time with his mother and aunt, and watching videos on his mother’s phone. In April 2024, Nay began crying frequently, and his mother noticed occasional swelling in his groin area. She brought him to a local clinic, where he was given pain medication and told that the swelling might require surgery, though a clear diagnosis was not provided. His symptoms continued, and he now experiences swelling and pain in his groin, vomiting after meals, and general fatigue. Fortunately, Nay was seen by the doctors at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. On April 11th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund his surgery. After treatment, Nay is expected to experience relief from pain and be able to play and grow in comfort. Nay’s mother shared, “As I am not working, my husband is the only breadwinner, and his work is irregular. I have been very stressed as we are facing financial difficulties, and I am worried about my son’s recovery process.” She also expressed her gratitude, adding, “Thank you to your organization and all donors for supporting my son’s treatment cost. May God bless you all."

Lei is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in the refugee camp in Mae Hong Song Province, Thailand with her husband and six children. Lei moved to Thailand due to the conflict and fighting in their village. Lei continued to study in the camp. Her husband is a day laborer outside the camp. Their children go to school in the camp. They receive some support for food and healthcare through non-government organizations working in the camp. They also plan vegetables and raise chickens to support their family. Two days ago, Lei began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, and nausea. She was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs surgery to prevent her condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Lei receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on March 13th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Lei and her family need your support. Lei said, “I am miserable for this sickness. I would like to get proper treatment as soon as possible and get better quickly.”

Hay, a 26-year-old man from Burma, lives with his wife, his cousin, her husband, and their two children. Currently unemployed, he and his family are receiving assistance from his sister-in-law and also borrow money from their neighbor. In his free time Hay likes to listen to music. Hay has been experiencing pain in the left side of his lower back when he engages in physical work at home. He has been diagnosed with kidney stones, and doctors at our medical partner's care center, Maharaj Nakron Chiang Mai Hospital, advised him to undergo a procedure to remove them. Previously, he was the sole income earner in their household, but he lost his job due to the condition. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on February 17th and, once completed, it will alleviate his pain, allowing him to go back to work. Hay said, “I am very stressed right now. I feel like I am a burden to my cousin, and we do not even have money to come back home to see my son. I really hope that after the treatment, I can find some work around here to make money to go home.”