Sandesh is a four-year-old boy who is bedridden due to a broken femur. Sandesh is from a rural part of Nepal, where his family farms and rears animals to support itself. Ever since the death of Sandesh's father, his mother has been the primary breadwinner of the family. Sandesh's leg is swollen and he is unable to walk. Without treatment, he is likely to have a lifelong deformity, which will decrease his chance of getting a good education and a job that can support his family when he grows up. For $1,040, we can fund Sandesh's traction splint and restore his mobility, giving him the best chance at a bright future.

Grace is a gifted beautician who cares for her grandmother. Early last year, Grace’s grandmother contracted tuberculosis. Doctors were able to treat her in time, but they missed the fact that Grace was living with her. Grace was exposed to tuberculosis, and it went undetected for months. Now, Grace’s situation is serious. The tuberculosis has spread to her spine, and she can no longer feel her lower limbs. Grace uses a wheelchair to get around and is unable to work because of constant, excruciating pain. Grace's relatives are doing their best to support her. Together, they saved $1,000 to contribute to the cost of her care, an anterior compression with instrumented fusion that is expected to give her a 70-80% chance of walking again. Africa Mission Healthcare Foundation is requesting the remaining $1,500 needed to prevent Grace's permanent paralysis and give her a chance at a normal life. Grace “longs to go back to work and make a living," and this is the first step toward getting her back to the salon she loves!