Shivani is a five-year-old girl from India. In a family of seven, her mother and father care for her and her siblings on the sole income earned by her father. Recently, Shivani's mother tried to enroll her in school, but with limited mobility in her hand, she was unable to join the class in lessons. Shivani was tragically burned by a vessel of boiling tea when she was just 18 months old. She was treated locally at the time, but no further treatment has been done since. Because of the skin contractions caused by the burn on her left hand, she is now facing setbacks in her education. With treatment, her family hopes to enroll Shivani in school so that she can begin her education and ensure a better future. Our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, has scheduled Shivani's surgery for April 8th and is requesting $1,442 to fund her treatment. "We hope that the surgery will help her regain function and allow us to enroll her in school so that she can get the education she deserves," says Shivani's mother.

Five-year-old Juan, who lives in Colombia, is currently in preschool. He is a curious child, with good academic performance and strong personal motivation: he dreams of becoming a pilot when he grows up. However, constant pain and oral discomfort have affected his concentration, attendance, and participation in school activities. About a year ago, Juan was evaluated by a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed multiple deep cavities. Since then, Juan has followed up with numerous visits to the dentist, but the progression of the tooth decay has caused intense and persistent pain, inflammation, infection, and difficulty eating and sleeping. Because of the complexity of the care that Juan needs, it was determined that treatment must be performed under general anesthesia, due to the number of teeth affected and the young age of the patient. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund Juan's procedure, which is scheduled for August 20th. This treatment will not only relieve Juan's physical pain, but it will also allow him to regain his quality of life, improve his school performance, and help him continue dreaming of flying high as a pilot. Juan Sebastián's mother shared her emotions: "The dentist's work is truly admirable. Many children need this process, and thanks to her generous help, many of them will be able to receive the treatment they so desperately need. In particular, Juan Sebastián will be able to regain his smile and the quality of life that every child deserves. Seeing how someone who does not know him personally gets involved with so much love is the purest reflection of human kindness. May God continue to bless her and guide her every step in this noble mission."

Nee is a 29-year-old woman who lives with her husband and two sons in a refugee camp in Mae Sot Province, Thailand. The family is from Burma, but had to move to the refugee camp in 2023 after a military airstrike on their village. Nee is a homemaker and her husband is an agricultural day laborer. During her free time, she enjoys listening to stories and songs on her phone, and playing with her children. Nee is currently expecting her third child and is nearing her due date. She has been receiving free basic healthcare in the refugee camp, and recently, the doctors informed her that her baby is in a frank beech position. They recommend that Nee deliver via caesarean section to ensure the safety of both her and her child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Nee undergo a C-Section on December 8th at our medical partner's care center, Tha Song Yang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Nee needs your support. Nee shared, “When I learned I needed surgery, I started to worry about money. My family cannot afford the surgery cost, even our daily expenses is not enough. I do not have any relative that I can rely on, so I feel stressed. Now, knowing that I can receive support, I am happy. Thank you so much for helping me.”

Helen is a 63-year-old woman from the Philippines. She lives with her daughter and grandchildren. Helen noticed a small lump on the left side of her face. At first, she didn’t think much of it because it wasn’t painful, and it didn’t really bother her. She hoped it would go away on its own. However, over time, the lump gradually grew larger and became more noticeable. She began to worry, especially since it was close to her ear and jaw, and it was affecting her appearance and overall well-being. Her family is worried that it could cause other problems in the future. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On November 8th, Helen will undergo mass removal surgery. Now, she needs help to raise $1,500 to fund her procedure and care. Helen says, "This help brought me a sense of relief and renewed hope for me and my family. Thank you so much to everyone who strengthened my determination to undergo the procedure and showed their love and support for me."

Cecilia is 47 years old and a mother of five from Malawi. She bakes and sells potatoes and is married to a tailor who is also a pastor. Her husband pastors a small church. For two years, Cecilia has been experiencing severe bleeding associated with abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, and heart palpitations. The condition has worsened over time, and she has been in and out of the hospital for blood transfusions. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was reviewed by a gynecologist who confirmed the diagnosis and emphasized the importance of undergoing a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH). She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Cecilia's surgery. On October 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Cecilia will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Cecilia shared, "The profuse bleeding keeps me indoors because I don't want to be seen with stains of blood. This condition brought psychological torture to my life."

Adam is a six-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his mother and elder sister in Tak Province, Thailand. Adam’s father lives in Bangkok, Thailand, working as a day laborer on a construction site. His mother is a homemaker, while Adam and his elder sister are both students. Originally from Burma, the family fled to Thailand for their safety and to seek better job opportunities in May 2025. On August 19th, 2025, while Adam was playing with his friend at school, he slipped, fell, and landed on his right elbow. He cried out in pain and was taken to the hospital, where he received an X-ray. Adam sustained a fracture on his right upper arm. He needs surgery for the fracture to heal. He cannot use his right arm and relies on his mother for eating and other daily activities. He has also had to temporarily stop attending school due to his condition. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Adam will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for September 9th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help Adam to be free from pain and able to return to school to continue his studies. Adam’s mother expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assisting with my son’s treatment costs. We feel immense happiness because of your help. We cannot express with enough words how thankful we are. Your support has decreased the burden on our family during this difficult time.”

Maria is a mother of three from the Philippines. She was a licensed teacher, but now devotes her time to caring for her children at home. Her husband is a teacher and is the family’s main source of income. Her eldest child now lives separately, while the other two are still in school. Maria primarily cares for her youngest child, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and is now undergoing therapy. She has been unemployed for the past six years, focusing on her child’s needs. Three months ago, Maria began to experience troubling symptoms, including difficulty with bowel movements, occasional bleeding, and frequent swelling.. She was diagnosed with mixed hemorrhoids. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Her illness has affected her ability to perform household chores due to frequent pain. At times, she struggles to sleep at night because of the discomfort. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Maria receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on August 8th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,257 to cover the cost of Maria's procedure and care. Maria shared, "I express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who helps those who cannot afford medical procedures, like us. This gives me the determination to seek help from such organizations, knowing that there are many willing to extend assistance to those in need."

Samantha is an intelligent and studious 15-year-old girl who lives with her mother and grandmother in Vereda el Banco, Colombia. Samantha enjoys playing basketball. Since 2023, Samantha has been experiencing chronic tonsillitis, which has caused her pain and discomfort. She cannot carry out her activities and eat comfortably. She is often feverish, weak, and has difficulty speaking. If not treated, her symptoms will persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $1,022 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Samantha, scheduled for March 31st. Surgeons will remove her tonsils, hopefully relieving Samantha of his symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Samantha's grandmother said, "My granddaughter deserves this surgery to give her a more dignified living. And, being a young athlete, she has been very depressed. There are moments of encouragement, but because when her tonsillitis attacks begin she cannot participate in what she likes the most or eat. Samantha is a happy, smiling girl, a good daughter. A good sister. A good granddaughter. I know and I am sure that this surgery will help Samantha be happy again, she will no longer feel discomfort so often, she will play basketball again, and she will be able to eat everything without having any discomfort in her throat."