Simon is a baby from Kenya. He is being raised by a single mother who has been unable to find employment. Simon 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, Simon has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Simon will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover the cost of surgery for Simon that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 19 and will drain the excess fluid from Simon's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Simon will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Simon’s mother says, “I am hopeful that my son will access and lead a normal life."

Joab is a two-month-old baby boy from Uganda. His mother and her family are farmers in the southwestern region where, unfortunately, the drought and poor rainy season has recently made for poor yields. Joab is malnourished, and his mother cannot produce enough milk to feed him because she herself has not been getting sufficient nutrition. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is therefore requesting $316 to fund malnutrition treatment for Joab. The treatment is scheduled to be administered on July 6 and will include a ten-night hospital stay, labs, medications, and nutrient-rich formulas that Joab will be able to take home. Joab's mother hopes that her son will be able to develop along a healthy trajectory after receiving treatment. She adds, “I thank all the donors for their help. It is a gift from God. I hope they will continue to help others."

Baguma is a six-year-old boy from Uganda. His family has 4 girls and 2 boys. Baguma's mother is a farmer and a single mother. Baguma was born with an abnormal condition in a sensitive area. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital, for an orchidopexy procedure. If not treated, Baguma may experience lower abdominal pain. On September 6, Baguma will undergo an orchidopexy procedure. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $199 to fund Baguma's procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a three-night hospital stay, supplies, labs, medication, and physician consultation.

Meet Hart, a 48-year-old man from Cambodia. “Hart is married with three sons and two daughters,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “He likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch boxing on Sundays.” Hart has a pterygium in his eye—a non-cancerous growth of the mucous membrane that covers the cornea. Hart’s pterygium not only prevents him from doing work on his farm, but it also “causes him much pain and burning in his eye.” The symptoms have also gone beyond his eye alone, as his face often gets red and puffy. With $150 in funding, Hart will receive a surgery in which the damaged mucous membrane of his cornea will be removed. This surgery will prevent Hart from losing his vision as the pterygium grows, and relieve Hart of his discomfort and pain. After surgery, CSC reports, “Hart hopes to go back to the farm and also find a second job in construction to bring in extra money for his family.”

“Lim is married with eight children and 20 grandchildren,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). "He likes to listen to the news and watch boxing on Sunday afternoons.” Unfortunately, Lim’s ability to watch his favorite sport is made difficult by his mature cataracts. For the last four years, Lim has lived with worsening blurry vision caused by these cataracts. He is no longer able to work in his fields or go anywhere on his own. With $225 in funding, Lim will receive surgery to remove these cataracts, replacing his original lenses with artificial ones. Following surgery, Lim should have clear vision in both eyes, giving him the freedom to work and relax independently. CSC shares, “After surgery, Lim plans to go back and plant crops on the farm and go places on his own.”

"Allan is a bubbly and likable three-year old boy," says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). "He has a twin brother and an elder sister who is twelve years old. They live with their parents in a three-room house in their paternal home. His mother is a shop attendant while his father is a casual worker on construction sites." Allan was born with hypospadias -- his urethral orifice is abnormally placed and he has an irregular stream. His family was advised to seek specialized care, but they cannot afford the $1,155 cost of treatment. Surgery will restore normal function, as well as lower Allan's risk of developing urinary tract infections, and infertility in the future. “I pray that God will not with hold His mercy from us. May his love be with our son through this," Allan's mother shares.