Haron is a 12-year-old student from Kenya. He's at the top of his class and dreams of becoming an engineer. Lately, Haron has been struggling with his studies more than usual due to complications with his health. Haron began to experience pain in his left abdomen about a year ago, and although he was given pain medication, his pain has not subsided. He was recently diagnosed with orchidopexy, a condition in which one or both testicles remain undescended, and recommended to undergo surgery immediately. On June 30, Haron will undergo surgery to correct his condition. The surgery will prevent Haron from becoming infertile, and developing testicular cancer and hernias. Although his family is able to contribute $31 towards his medical bills, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $535 to cover the rest of Haron's expenses. “Mathematics is my favorite subject. Through my studies, I aspire to be an engineer," Haron says.

Ephel is a farmer from Malawi. She recently traveled to our medical partner’s care center, Kabudula Community Hospital. Kabudula is a rural community outside of the capital city of Lilongwe. The health catchment area serves roughly 350,000 people, but the health centers and the hospital are often poorly stocked and staffed.  One of Ephel’s teeth has been causing her bothersome symptoms. Diet is an issue for dental health in Malawi, where sugarcane is prevalent. Also, there is little to no oral health education in Malawi and limited access to a dental professional. In fact, there are fewer than 20 dentists across the country. Fortunately, a visiting dentist will perform a dental extraction. A dental extraction is a simple procedure with few risks, and it will result in a significant reduction in her symptoms. Ephel is scheduled to undergo treatment on July 17. Our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, is requesting just $28 to fund the procedure.

Ephy is a sweet 17-year-old girl from Kenya. She lost her parents at a young age and has been raised at a children's home. Ephy is an avid student in high school. Ephy has been diagnosed with perforations in both ear drums, leaving her susceptible to total hearing loss. To prevent her from losing her hearing, doctors at our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, have recommended her for surgery. On August 16, Ephy will undergo surgery to correct her hearing. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is asking for $591 to cover the cost of her treatment. After surgery, Ephy is looking forward to succeeding in school!

Andrés is an active and happy 13-month-old baby boy from Guatemala. He loves to play with his sisters and sing and clap. Andrés's mother takes care of the family's household, and his father works as a construction laborer. Andrés was recently diagnosed with malnutrition, a condition that results from consuming too little protein, calories, and nutrients. On June 12, Andrés will begin growth monitoring at Clinic Miller, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is asking for $492 to cover the cost of Andrés's micronutrients and food supplementation. Funds will also go towards an educational program that will teach Andrés's mother how to create nutrient-rich diets for him using limited resources. "Thank you for supporting my son," says Andrés's mother.