Sweet three-month-old Paulo was born without the ability to pass stool. Just after he was born, he was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition that affects the nerves in the large intestines and causes intestinal blockages. Because of the urgent nature of his condition, Paulo was given a colostomy, an alternative waste disposal opening located in his abdomen. In order to live a normal life, Paulo needs surgery to remove the affected intestines and create a normal passage to replace the preliminary colostomy. Paulo’s parents are very poor and cannot pay for his treatment. “Although we don't have much, our prayer is for our son to survive and live a normal life,” they told our medical partner. For $1,200, we can raise the funds to pay for Paulo’s surgery and give him the chance to have a normal childhood!

Ram is a curious second grader from Nepal who enjoys studying English and playing volleyball with his friends. Recently, Ram has had to stay home from school due to pain and swelling caused by his inguinal hernia, a condition he was born with that has become increasingly uncomfortable. If Ram's hernia goes untreated, it could cause further swelling of his intestines and could become fatal. Ram's parents are eager to see their son's health improve, but as day laborers caring for seven children, they cannot afford the cost of his medical bills. For $1390, Ram will have an operation to correct his inguinal hernia. In addition to the surgery, this fee will cover the cost of transportation to and from the hospital along with other necessary medications. Together, we can fund Ram's treatment so that he can return to school and comfortably play with his friends and siblings!

Eleven-year-old Mengtong fell down a flight of stairs when he was six and dislocated his knee. Without immediate access to medical care, Mengtong's knee is still dislocated four years later. It causes pain and immobility, and makes it difficult for Mengtong to do two of his favorite activities; going to school and playing with his younger brother. A simple $300 surgery can repair Mengtong's knee and help him get back to the active, healthy life every eleven-year-old boy deserves!

Kyaw is a 27-year-old from Burma who is bravely fighting a range of challenges. He has lived with cardiac disease since he was a boy, but his family passed away when he was young and his adoptive family was unable to afford the surgery he needed to live a normal life. Despite his desire to support himself, Kyaw is struggling make ends meet on his own because of fatigue and shortness of breath caused by his condition. A $2,000 cardiac surgery is all Kyaw needs to live a life uninhibited by the cardiac problem that’s affected him his whole life.

Naing Htun is a 40-year-old father of four who lives with his parents, his wife, and his children in Burma. Naing Htun used to work as a carpenter, but in 2009 he had a stroke and lost mobility on the left side of his body. Naing Htun can now walk on his own, but he is now facing another problem. He frequently feels weak and tired, and after seeking medical treatment at the local hospital, he was diagnosed with cardiac disease. Naing Htun cannot afford hospital fees or prescriptions because he is out of work. His wife and daughters barely make enough money in their vegetable sales and factory jobs to support the family. For $2,000, Naing Htun will receive cardiac surgery at a local hospital. This operation will remove the diseased heart tissue and eliminate his symptoms of fatigue, heavy breathing, and heart palpitations so that Naing Htun can return to supporting his family.

Meet baby Poe Sa, a one-year-old boy from Burma. Shortly after Po Sa was born, his mother noticed signs that something was wrong. He seemed sick, with discolored stool, vomiting, and dark colored urine. Poe Sa was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a disease of the liver. In the congenital form, which is what Poe Sa has, the common bile ducts between the liver and the small intestine are blocked or missing. Poe Sa and his mother visited multiple clinics to seek treatment but were turned away for their inability to pay. Po Sa's mother hopes that, once healthy, her son will grow up to get an education and eventually become a doctor who can help others. For $1500, Po Sa can receive a surgery that will remove the blockage in his bile ducts and allow him to live a healthy life!

Elirehema is a 31-year-old man who lives in Tanzania. He was the second of five children born to his widowed mother, and he works as a laborer to help support the family. Elirehema says, “if I was not in constant pain and could use both of my legs, I’d work hard and open a mini supermarket”. Unfortunately, Elirehema has a condition called chronic osteomyelitits, which leaves him with stiff, swollen, and painful knees. He needs a surgery, which will reduce local infection and inflammation in his legs, and grant him easy mobility. The cost of this treatment is too high for Elirehema and his family to bear. Together, we can help Elirehema gain access to this treatment so that he can work without pain and provide for his family.

Lwin is a 25-year-old man who lives and cares for his aging parents, also pitching in to support his nephew and cousin. An agricultural day-laborer, Lwin's work has become increasingly difficult as he's developed a condition that results in painful urination. Doctors have identified the cause of Lwin’s pain as stemming from chronic kidney disease, for which he has demonstrated symptoms for over 15 years. A $1,500 surgery can address Lwin’s kidney disease, and help him return home to his village and family. With our support, Lwin can work free from the pain that has affected him for years, and pursue his dreams of marrying his girlfriend and building a Buddhist temple!