Judilyn is a 33-year-old woman from the Philippines. She currently experiences uncomfortable symptoms due to uterine fibroids. “She used to always participate in church activities and support her husband with the ministry,” explains our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM). “Judilyn also used to tend land before her condition has worsened.” ICM has diagnosed Judilyn with fibroids, or noncancerous growths, in her uterus. “Judilyn has been experiencing abnormal menstruation, accompanied by a dizziness that keeps her inactive for days,” explains ICM. With $668, Judilyn will undergo a hysterectomy, during which a surgeon will remove her uterus and ovaries. The operation will prevent Judilyn’s heavy bleeding, and as a result she will no longer feel dizzy and tired. “Judilyn looks forward to once again becoming a functional partner to her husband in the ministry,” shares ICM. Judilyn is very grateful for Watsi’s help: “Thank you for considering my needs. I believe that God will reward your love and generosity.”

Meet Mourine, a 23-year-old mother of two from Kenya. She is an active member of the local sumba women netball club and enjoys singing gospel songs in her free time. Currently, she is expecting her third child with her husband who works as a shopkeeper and farmer. “Two weeks ago, Mourine dealt with severe malaria,” reports our medical partner Lwala Community Alliance. Fortunately, she was able to get treatment and recover; however, “at times she says she feels lower abdominal pain that prevents her from working regularly.” This pain, coupled with the fact that she is pregnant, has prevented her from performing her everyday activities. Mourine’s family cannot afford to pay for a delivery in a health facility but she tells us, “I hope to deliver there because it will be much easier for the clinicians to attend to me quickly in case of any complications.” For only $290, we can help this humble, hard-working woman afford the safe delivery of her child, a right that every mother should have. Let’s work together to make sure her child is safely brought into this world!