Ilham is a baby from Tanzania. She has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Ilham has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Ilham will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,238 to cover the cost of surgery for Ilham that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 11 and will drain the excess fluid from Ilham's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Ilham will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Ilham’s mother says, “My daughter needs this surgery but with no work I am unable to afford it. Please help us.”

Andrea is a baby from Tanzania. He is the only child to his single mother. He is a friendly and playful boy. Andrea was born with a soft tissue mass on the left side of his head. Over the years, it has increased in size. Andrea traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On February 11, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Andrea needs help to raise $689 to fund this procedure. Andrea’s mother says, “Please help my son. I am unable to afford the cost due to financial challenges.”

Masika is a baby from Tanzania. She is an only child. Masika was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, she is in pain and discomfort. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $940 to fund corrective surgery for Masika. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 7. Treatment will hopefully restore Masika's mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications. Masika’s mother says, “Please help my daughter. Due to this condition she has lost her cheerfulness and playfulness. The pain is too much for her please help us.”

Haruni is a baby from Tanzania. He is the youngest in a family of six children. All his older brothers and sister are in school. Haruni’s parents are both small-scale farmers of maize, beans, and vegetables. Haruni has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Haruni traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on January 30. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $890 to fund Haruni's clubfoot repair. Haruni’s mother says, “Please help my son. We would like him to grow up and walk normally and be able to participate in all physical activity and lead a normal life.”

Shedrack is a baby from Tanzania. He is the youngest child in a family of four children. Since birth, Shedrack has been experiencing difficulty breathing. Frequent illness causes his family to make repeated visits to hospitals for treatment. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged adenoids, which are the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity. Without treatment, this condition will cause Shedrack's symptoms to persist and possibly even intensify. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $609 to fund an adenoidectomy for Shedrack, which is scheduled to take place on January 18. Surgeons will remove his adenoids, hopefully relieving Shedrack of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Shedracks’s mother says, “My baby is having difficulty breathing. He needs a surgery which I can't afford. Please help my baby.”

Victory is a child from Tanzania. She is the oldest child in a family of two children. She just completed her early childhood education and she will be starting first grade. She is a playful and happy child. For four years, Victory has been experiencing difficulty breathing and swallowing. She often has fevers and her mother has to stay up at night to watch her. Victory was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $633 to fund a tonsillectomy for Victory, which is scheduled to take place on January 18. Surgeons will remove her tonsils, hopefully relieving Victory of her symptoms and helping her live more comfortably. Victory’s mother says, “My daughter is suffering please help her we have no means of affording treatment.”

Arip is a student from Tanzania. He is the oldest child in a family of two children. He just completed his early childhood education and will be joining first grade this year. He says he loves singing and coloring pictures at school. For two years, Arip has been experiencing difficulty breathing, especially at night. Arip was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $633 to fund a tonsillectomy for Arip, which is scheduled to take place on January 18. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Arip of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Arip’s father says, “Ever since we were told to find money for his surgery early last year we have not been able to get the money and his condition keeps worsening. Please help my son if it’s possible.”

Zulfa is a girl from Tanzania. She is the youngest in a family of three. She will start school next year. For some time, Zulfa has been experiencing sleep apnea. She was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $633 to fund a tonsillectomy for Zulfa, which is scheduled to take place on January 17. Surgeons will remove her tonsils, hopefully relieving Zulfa of her symptoms and helping her live more comfortably. Zulfa’s mother says, “I would be really thankful if my daughter can get treatment. This condition has been making her life difficult due to regular fevers and not being able to sleep due to the difficulty in breathing."

Innocent is a child from Tanzania. He is the first in a family of two children. He will be joining preschool this month. For two years, Innocent has been experiencing difficulty breathing and swallowing. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $633 to fund a tonsillectomy for Innocent, which is scheduled to take place on January 17. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Innocent of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Innocent’s mother says, “Please help our son, he has been having difficulty breathing for a long time and it’s because we didn’t know it was treatable.”

Nasra is a girl from Tanzania. She is the oldest in a family of three children. Nasra has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Nasra traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on January 11. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $890 to fund Nasra's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to walk easily. Nasra’s father says, “I really hope that my daughter will get better and be able to walk without pain or discomfort. Please help us get this treatment.”

Obedi is a boy from Tanzania. He is the oldest child in a family of five children, and he is in third grade. Obedi had an accident when he was four years old in which his clothes caught fire. His wounds healed, but he developed contractures on his left arm. The tightened skin makes it hard for him to move his hand. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Obedi receive treatment. On January 11, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him use his hand again. Now, he needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Obedi’s mother says, “I am grateful that I have found a place where my son can get the help he needs. Please help him get this treatment.”

Dora is a girl from Tanzania. She is the youngest child in a family of eight children. Her parents are livestock keepers and small-scale farmers. Dora was involved in a fire accident early last year. She was playing with her older sister next to their fireplace when her Maasai clothing caught fire. By the time her mother arrived, she had been burned severely. After Dora completed her treatment, her skin contracted. This has made it impossible for her to use her arms. She needs help carrying heavy things, and her neck movement is also limited. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Dora receive treatment. On January 10, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her move her neck and hands. Now, her family needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Dora’s mother says, “Since my daughter was burned and healed she has been having a hard time using her arms due to the contractures. Please help her.”