According to his doctors at our medical partner in Ethiopia, six-month-old Ali is a joyful little boy. However Ali’s life is far from easy. He was born with a rare and complicated congenital condition wherein the bladder develops partially outside of the body. As a result, urine leaks directly into Ali’s kidneys and he has a large wound that causes him constant pain. Ali’s mother traveled from neighboring Somalia in the hopes that our medical partner could help Ali, but after the expense of the journey she cannot afford the treatment Ali needs. "Ali is a happy and playful child” she said. “And I believe that once he is treated he will grow up to be a great man in future." With your help, Ali will receive the specialized care he needs to grow up healthy and happy.

Meet Collins, a nine-month-old boy living in Kenya. Collins has an inguinal hernia, which occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal muscles. As a result, Collins’ everyday activities are extremely uncomfortable. He cannot sit or eat solid food because of the pain. If untreated, his hernia may lead to a blocked intestine. If that is untreated, Collins faces a high risk of death. His father, a construction worker, earns just enough to meet his family’s basic needs and cannot afford Collins’ treatment. His mother says, “I pray that my son will be well soon and grow up to be a responsible young man.” Let’s work together to raise the $540 needed for an inguinal hernia repair, a procedure that will close his abdominal wall and help this young boy grow up healthy and happy!