Gabrius is a one-month-old baby boy from Haiti. He lives with his parents and older sister. Gabrius 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, Gabrius has been experiencing Increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Gabrius will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the surgery cost for Gabrius at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled for October 8th. This critical treatment will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Gabrius's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Gabrius will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Gabrius's parents shared, "Our family is happy that Gabrius will surgery that will save his life."

Mu Lar is a 16-year-old girl from Thailand. She works as a farmer alongside her two older sisters and her parents. Mu Lar's family also raises pigs and sells them for income. During her free time, Mu Lar enjoys playing games on her phone, listening to music, and talking to her mother. In November 2023, Mu Lar started to experience headaches and dizziness accompanied by occasional vomiting. There was also a yellow discharge from her right ear. Mu Lar has been diagnosed with chronic otomastoiditis, an inflammation of the middle ear, and the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The doctor planned to perform a right-modified radical mastoidectomy, a procedure to remove mastoid air cells, the eardrum, most of the middle ear structures, and the ear canal. Mu Lar sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, and is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on September 5th. Mu Lar is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Mu Lar said, "Fellow villagers told me that I might not be able to speak afterward, which worried me. However, the doctor said it was incorrect. Thank you, Watsi, for helping me get surgery. After I recover, I want to continue helping my family on the farm."

Olira is a sweet two-year-old boy from Ethiopia, whose joyful spirit brightens the lives of his parents and younger sister. His name, which means "From above," was chosen by his father in the hope that Olira's healing will come from a higher power. Olira loves to play with his sister and share precious moments with his family. Olira's father had qualified to attend university, but could not afford the tuition. Instead, he chose to enroll into a diploma course in agriculture in his hometown, and now earns a living as a gardener in the city. Unfortunately, his income is not enough to support the family, especially during recent challenging times. Olira’s uncle and other young people in the area find work in the woods burning charcoal for sale, but Olira's father is unable to join them due to a liver problem. When food runs low at home, Olira often visits his uncle's house to find something to eat. The past three years of drought have made farming nearly impossible, leading to severe food shortages in the region. As a result, Olira and many other children are not getting the nutrition they need. Olira's father wakes up early each day to search for work, often skipping meals himself to save money for the family's dinner. Olira was born with a condition called hypospadias, which affects his urinary function. Without treatment, he will continue to experience discomfort and could face future medical complications. His father took Olira to a local referral hospital but was faced with the heartbreaking reality of needing to purchase medicines, gloves, syringes, and other supplies that their family simply cannot afford. Desperate for help, they returned home without the treatment Olira needs. The family had received some support from church members to get to the referral hospital, but they quickly ran out of funds after paying for transport and initial medical expenses. A friend suggested reaching out to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids MyungSung Christian Medical Center (BKMCM), known for its commitment to supporting families in need, and church members provided some assistance with transport. However, the challenge of affording ongoing medical care for Olira remains a significant hurdle. Fortunately, our medical partner Africa Mission Healthcare is helping Olira receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 8th that will restore normal bodily functions, improving his quality of life. Now, Olira's family needs help to fund this $1,293 procedure. Olira's father says: “I hope that my son will heal after the surgery. God is my source of hope. I will praise God if I see my child heal and be able to pass urine normally.”

Talina is a mother of two children from Malawi. Her older son works in construction, and the youngest is in school. Talina’s husband works as a mechanic while she sells second-hand clothes. Talina likes chatting with the family and enjoys eating chips served with fish. Since October 2023, Talina has been experiencing abdominal pains and bleeding. She has been diagnosed with huge uterine fibroids and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. She was scheduled for surgery at a nearby hospital, but due to a long wait list, the surgery was never done. Her condition worsened, affecting her business as she spent more time at home or visiting hospitals. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. They are requesting $1,363 to fund Talina's surgery. On July 6th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Talina will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Talina said, “I am so happy to have been considered for financial support. I have hope that the surgery will restore my health enabling me to live a healthy life again and resume my business afterward.”

Adeleicar is an 18-month-old girl who lives with her mother in Haiti. Adeleicar 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, the circumference of Adeleicar's head has been increasing. Without treatment, she will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of surgery for Adeleicar at Hospital Bernard Mevs, the only facility in the country where this care is currently available. The procedure, during which excess fluid will be drained from Adeleicar's brain, is scheduled to take place on June 7th. With the reduction in her intracranial pressure, Adeleicar's quality of life will improve, and she will have the chance to develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Adeleicar's mother is looking forward to her daughter being able to walk and talk, and to live a long and healthy life.

Lucio is a 48-year-old man from the Philippines. He resides with his brother, the sole remaining member of his family, and is employed in his brother's micro-enterprise where they produce and sell rice cakes. For this, he earns $87 a month as his personal allowance. One year ago, Lucio started experiencing pain in a sensitive area. He initially thought it was a urinary tract infection, but when the pain persisted, he was taken to our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Upon review, he was diagnosed with inguinal hernia, a condition in which soft tissue bulges through a weak point in the abdominal muscles. The doctors advised that he undergo hernia repair surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is helping Lucio receive treatment. On May 9th, surgeons at Our Lady of Peace Hospital will perform hernia repair surgery to relieve his symptoms and allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. A portion of the cost of Lucio's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, but Lucio still needs help raising $1,103 to fund the procedure. Lucio says: "My income only covers my personal expenses. I even eat at my brother's table, so I am very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you for helping me."