Rosa is a middle-aged Guatemalan woman of Kaqchikel descent. She has suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure her whole life, both of which began to subside after consulting with physicians. Unfortunately, subsequent kidney failure has left her experiencing extreme swelling of her legs and severe fatigue. Rosa needs to begin dialysis to survive. There is a form of dialysis that Rosa can perform herself at home called peritoneal dialysis that will greatly improve her quality of life and increase her life expectancy. While there is a program in Guatemala that provides free dialysis supplies to patients, the up front costs associated with placing the peritoneal catheter and being trained to self-perform dialysis make it an arduous, expensive, and prohibitive process to initiate. Wuqu' Kawoq is hoping to raise $1,150 to cover Rosa’s "start-up" costs, which will include the construction of a “clean room” where she can safely and effectively perform her own dialysis at home. Your donations will help provide Rosa with the long and healthy life that everyone deserves.

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!

In July of this year, 21 year old Jackline is expecting her third baby. She is definitely staying active through her pregnancy! While her husband is off at work as a watchman, she watches their two children and works on their farm. Jackline is participating in Lwala Hospital's Umama Salama, an educational maternal health program. The cost of the program is $215, and it includes home visits from a community health worker for training on nutrition, pregnancy risk factors and micro-saving programs to prepare for the baby. Additionally, the money helps cover the cost of delivery in the hospital and a check up after the baby is born. Jackline states that the program has taught her how to practice good hygiene and stay healthy. She has also been inspired to create a birth plan and save up small amounts of money in preparation for the delivery and her baby's arrival. With the help of Lwala Hospital's program, Jackline hopes for a safe delivery and for a better education for her children.