Nay is a two-year-old boy from Burma living with his parents in Tak Province, Thailand. When he was one year old, his family moved to Bago Division, Burma, to live with his grandparents. However, in October 2024, they returned to Mae Sot District after armed conflict between an ethnic group and the Burmese military destroyed their home. Since then, Nay’s mother has stayed home to care for him after he began experiencing health concerns. His father works as a day laborer at construction sites. Nay loves playing with his toys, spending time with his mother and aunt, and watching videos on his mother’s phone. In April 2024, Nay began crying frequently, and his mother noticed occasional swelling in his groin area. She brought him to a local clinic, where he was given pain medication and told that the swelling might require surgery, though a clear diagnosis was not provided. His symptoms continued, and he now experiences swelling and pain in his groin, vomiting after meals, and general fatigue. Fortunately, Nay was seen by the doctors at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. On April 11th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund his surgery. After treatment, Nay is expected to experience relief from pain and be able to play and grow in comfort. Nay’s mother shared, “As I am not working, my husband is the only breadwinner, and his work is irregular. I have been very stressed as we are facing financial difficulties, and I am worried about my son’s recovery process.” She also expressed her gratitude, adding, “Thank you to your organization and all donors for supporting my son’s treatment cost. May God bless you all."

Linn is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents, older sister and younger sister in the village in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. He and his family fled to Thailand from Burma in 2021. Currently, his father works as a day laborer at a construction site and his mother is a homemaker. Linn and his siblings are students at the migrant school in Mae Sot, Thailand. The family income is just enough to cover their daily expenses. For basic health care, they usually visit to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) in Mae Sot with free health care services. On 9th February 2025, Linn and his father were on a motorcycle when they got into an accident. Linn fell and was unconscious for a short period of time. Their family friend took them to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) immediately. Upon arrival, Linn underwent some physical examination and was advised to come back in the morning for some oral prescriptions. Linn and his father returned to their home, where he started experiencing vomiting and a headache. The following day, Linn’s symptoms worsened and he was brought back to MTC. He was transferred to our medical partner care center, Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), for further investigations and treatment. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF) is helping Linn receive treatment. On March 10th, he will undergo treatment at Mae Sot Hospital. While the team at MSH, originally planned for an emergency surgery with a high cost of care, his medical team has updated the treatment plan for a CT scan as his condition is improving. His family is now requesting $414 to cover the cost of this procedure and care. Linn looks forward to going back to school after recovery. Linn’s father expressed his gratitude, saying “Thank you so much to the organization (BCMF) and the donors for your assistance with my son’s treatment costs. We are so pleased that we got this opportunity. Without you, my son’s care would not be possible."

May Oo is a 51-year-old woman from Burma. She lives alone in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Bago Division, Burma, she moved to Mae Sot in 2021 in search of better job opportunities. Before her condition worsened, she worked in the garment industry producing clothing. However, she stopped working one month ago due to her health. In her free time, she likes to watch Burmese news on her phone and listen to Dhamma or religious teachings. When May Oo was 35 years old, she noticed a mass in her left abdomen. It slowly grew bigger and now causes pain. In January 2025, she visited a clinic where doctors informed her that she has a mass in her left abdominal and needs surgery to alleviate her symptoms and prevent future complications. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping May Oo undergo surgery on February 6th. She needs your help to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of her procedure and care. May Oo said, “I feel very worried about my condition and this situation where I am unable to work and support my family. Since I have learned that my condition requires surgery, I felt very sad and worried because I cannot afford to pay for my surgery cost. Now that I have learned BCMF and donors will cover for my surgery cost, I feel very happy and thankful. When I recover fully, I will return to work and support my family”.

Alison is an eight-year-old boy from Kenya. Born as a twin, he and his brother shared early milestones together until they were two years old. Alison’s brother began to speak, but Alison did not. His mother hoped he would catch up in time, but even now, at eight, Alison still cannot speak. When it was time to join school, Alison was unable to communicate and was not allowed to join school, while his twin went to class. This left him at home, longing for connection and learning. Alison comes from a family facing tough challenges. His parents have separated due to difficult circumstances, and his mother, battling mental health challenges, has been unable to provide the care he needs. Recently, Alison’s grandfather brought him to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where it was discovered that he had significant hearing loss and can barely hear any sounds. Despite his grandfather’s best efforts to raise funds for hearing aids, he has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to health issues, he cannot work, and Alison's grandmother is the family's sole supporter, selling vegetables on the roadside to make ends meet. The family is really hopeful for the day Alison will get the chance to hear, to speak, and to finally attend school with his peers. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Alison receive treatment. On January 9th, he will be fitted with hearing aids to restore his hearing, providing him a better opportunity to interact like children his age. Now, Alison's family needs help to fund this $1,171 procedure. Alison’s grandfather says, "Alison loves interacting with other children, but he often feels left out while his friends go to school without him."

Nereida is a four-year-old preschooler from Bolivia. Nereida lives with her mother who sells pet items in a small store; her father works far from home in construction. Nereida loves to paint and to play with her older brother. The family lives in the westernmost region of Bolivia. As she was born during the pandemic and unable to see a doctor regularly, her mother only found out about her heart condition recently. Nereida has atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect. Two holes exist in her heart, one between the two upper chambers and another between the two lower chambers. Blood leaks through these holes, leaving her weak and short of breath. On December 12th, she will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew patches over the holes so that blood can no longer leak through them. Nereida's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Nereida's mother says: "I trust in the surgeons and all the medical staff. I know they will take good care of my daughter. Thank you so much."

Faith is a cheerful 20-year-old student from Kenya and the youngest of three siblings. Hailing from Makueni County, she has just finished high school, achieving a grade that allows her to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Faith's parents are both small-scale farmers, primarily growing maize and beans to support their family. Faith was born healthy, but when she was seven years old, she began experiencing pain in her right foot. Initially, her parents took her to a nearby hospital, where they were told that her foot was fine. Concerned but without a solution, they sought help from APDK, where Faith received a brace, but her condition did not improve. Eventually, a friend recommended our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. Faith has clubfoot in her right foot, a condition that twists the foot out of shape, making walking and wearing shoes difficult. She is currently undergoing serial casting to prepare for surgery to correct her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Faith receive treatment. On November 12th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery to help Faith regain her foot's function. Now, Faith's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. Faith says, "I am looking forward to complete healing so that I can walk easily, continue my studies, and achieve my dream career."

Win is an 11-year-old student from Burma who lives with his family in a refugee camp in Thailand. His father has a shop in the camp while his mother is a homemaker. Win and his three younger brothers attend school in the camp. During his free time, he enjoys playing football and sometimes watching cartoons on YouTube. One day ago, Win began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain and vomiting. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Win receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on October 10th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Win and his family need your support. “I have pain in my abdomen and I cannot touch it. It is very painful. I want this pain to stop,” said Win.

Sai Khan is a six-year-old boy who lives with his parents and his cousin in Karen State, Burma. Sai Khan's father is a soldier and his mother is a home-maker. His cousin is a day laborer. Their income often falls short of meeting their needs, so they rely on the local clinic at the internally displaced persons camp for free basic health care. Two years ago, Sai Khan started experiencing throat pain accompanied by occasional fever. Currently, his tonsils are swollen and red, causing him pain and discomfort when swallowing food. The swelling increases when he has a fever. Additionally, he struggles to open his mouth wide enough to speak without experiencing pain. Recently, Sai Khan was diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if left untreated, could lead to persistent and potentially worsening symptoms. Due to his condition, he has temporarily stopped attending school. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sai Khan, which is scheduled to take place on September 3rd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, relieving Sai Khan of his symptoms and helping him get back to good health. Sai Kham's mother says, "I sent my son to school to study, but he struggles to read because he often complains of throat pain. Whenever he tries to open his mouth to speak or read, he says it causes even more pain. Once he finishes his treatment, I will support him in returning to school. My dream is for him to be an educated person."

Besufikad is a four-month-old baby boy and the first child of his mother from Ethiopia. His mother grew up in a rural area, raised by her parents, who were farmers. Unfortunately, when war broke out, her parents were killed, forcing her to flee to Addis Ababa. Besufikad's mother was working as a domestic worker but her employer asked her to leave when she told them she was pregnant. She lived on the streets and relied on others for food. When she went into labor, a friend took her to a health center, where she gave birth. Besufikad was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. He needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. They visited a hospital where Besufikad was given a colostomy bag to help with his condition. Returning to the streets with Besufikad's health issues was difficult. Doctors suggested that they go to a charity home, where they stayed until Besufikad was given a schedule for his surgery. Besufikad will undergo surgery to correct his condition on August 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Besufikad's procedure and care. After his recovery, Besufikad will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Besufikad's mom said, “I hope my baby will get the necessary treatment and heal.”