Aliya is a 16-year-old girl from India. Her family is from Rampurhat in Birbhum, West Bengal. When she was five years old, Aliya sustained severe burn injuries when a lighted lamp accidentally fell on her while she was going to eat, and her nightgown caught fire. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries at our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, to address her burn-related complications. She continues to require treatment and is currently admitted for another surgery to further improve her condition. Aliya is scheduled for a post-burn contracture surgery on April 6th, and needs help raising $1,442 to fund her procedure and care. Aliya attends school, and ongoing surgical care is essential to help her regain function and lead a more independent life. Aliya's mother shared, "We are very happy with the surgeries our daughter has received at this hospital. We have seen a big difference in her condition, and we are grateful for the care and support she continues to receive."

Sotheary is a 17-year-old ice seller from Cambodia. He lives in Kompong Thum province with his parents, who work as rice farmers. Sotheary works at a small business in his hometown that sells ice to local market vendors. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends in the village and playing games on his phone. On December 5th, 2025, Sotheary was in a motorbike accident that caused a left ankle fracture. He is unable to walk, and he is in chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On December 10th, Sotheary will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help him walk easily again. His family can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $500 more to fund his procedure and care. Sotheary's mother said, "After surgery, I hope that my son will be able to walk again and feel no pain, so he can return to work and play sports."

Recho is a 26-year-old woman from Kenya. She has a long history of epilepsy, diagnosed when she was much younger. Her condition disrupted her education and ability to work despite early academic promise and later vocational training in tailoring. She lives with her single mother and younger siblings, who are deeply supportive and assist her with daily activities and hospital visits. She enjoys helping with household tasks such as washing utensils and clothes, and she often speaks with humor and optimism about her daily life. In December 2025, Recho suffered a seizure while carrying hot tea to her siblings, resulting in serious burns to her chest and hand and a prolonged hospital stay requiring ongoing wound care and a planned skin graft. The extended treatment has placed a heavy financial burden on her family, prompting a request for assistance with medical expenses. Fortunately, on January 7th, Recho will undergo a skin graft procedure with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. She needs help to raise $1,183 to fund her procedure and care. Recho says, "I have been in the ward for a long time, and my hope is go home and be with my family members. I miss my sisters and my family."

Lydia is 59-year-old mother of three from Uganda. For years, she has lived and worked hard on her small farm in Kabale District near the Uganda-Rwanda border, growing crops to provide food for her family. Recently, due to illness, she has been staying at home and relying on her husband for the family's daily needs. Lydia's health issues started with mild abdominal pain. At first, she brushed it off, thinking it was just the strenuous work from a long day in the fields. But as months passed by, the pain intensity increased, accompanied by bleeding, a burning sensation and a feeling of being bloated. As the months passed, the pain worsened, making it difficult for her to perform her daily activities. Farming, which had been her way of life, became almost impossible. Lydia sought help at a nearby health center and some medication was prescribed, but it did not help. Desperate for better care, she decided to travel to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, but without money for transportation she, decided to walk on foot, which took about 5 hours. At Rushoroza Hospital, after various investigations, the doctors diagnosed her with a uterine prolapse. The doctors have recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. However, Lydia is unable to raise the funds needed for the surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Lydia's surgery. On January 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Rushoroza Hospital. Once recovered, Lydia will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and uncomfortable symptoms. Lydia says, “I am earnestly seeking support. I am worried for my health, and hope for a chance to undergo the recommended surgery."

Jason is a two-day-old baby boy from Kenya. Jason’s father sadly passed, leaving his mother, Joyce, as the sole provider for the family. She currently works at a flower factory, earning just enough to meet basic needs for herself and Jason’s siblings. Jason was born with spina bifida, a type of neural tube defect in which the spine does not properly close around the spinal cord. Without treatment, Jason is at risk of lower-limb paralysis, infection of the exposed nervous tissue, development of tethered cord syndrome, and possible developmental delays. Jason's mother was shocked to learn this about her new baby. Despite the fear and uncertainty, Joyce held on to the hope that her baby would receive the treatment he urgently needed. The hospital where Jason was born did not have the capacity to provide medical care for his condition, and referred them to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) for specialized treatment. Jason is now scheduled to undergo repair surgery. However, Joyce is unable to raise the required funds on her own. All Joyce wishes for is for her son to receive the life-saving treatment he needs and a chance at a healthier future. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $856 to cover the cost of Jason's spina bifida closure surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 12th, and will spare Jason from the risks associated with his condition, instead allowing him to grow and develop along a healthy trajectory. Jason’s mother says “losing Jason’s father has been very hard, and providing for my children is not easy. But I believe that with support, my baby will receive the surgery he needs and have a better future.”

Ar is a 40-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their six children in a refugee camp in Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand. Ar and her family have been living in the camp for around nine years. Her husband helps his brother as a shopkeeper, while their children go to school in the camp. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone and spending time with her children. Ar is pregnant, and the doctors at the camp recommend she deliver via a c-section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ar undergo a C-Section on December 16th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Ar needs your support. Ar said, “When I heard that my baby is in the wrong position and needs surgery to deliver him, I started feeling worried and stressed. I asked my brother-in-law to let me borrow money, but he told us that he cannot, as he does not have much either. I do not know what to do, which makes me more stressed and worried when it is closer to my due date. Finally, I am very happy to hear that there will be an organization that will help pay for my surgery cost. Thank you so much to BCMF and all your donors for your kind support. I still do not know where to look for money without your support. Thank you so much for helping me.”

Tobius is a 32-year-old young man from Uganda, married and a father of one. As the fourth of six children, he has limited family support - three of his siblings are married and managing their own households, which means Tobius cannot rely on them financially for his medical needs. Before falling ill, he worked as a tailor. Recently, Tobius has been unable to work due to a history of abdominal distension accompanied by fatigue. His health challenges began 30 years ago, when his mother noticed his abdominal swelling, which was painless and small at the time. Sadly, she passed away before she could seek medical help. Over the years, the swelling gradually increased in size, and the discomfort worsened. Despite visiting a local health facility earlier, he received no treatment, and because the pain was mild, he chose to ignore it. As time went on, the symptoms intensified, and he started vomiting. Tobius even turned to prayer in search of relief. Recently, his condition prompted his pastor to bring him to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, where he was diagnosed with an enlargement of the spleen. He requires surgery to treat the condition. If left untreated, the symptoms will progress, affecting his day-to-day activities, and discomfort and other complications may develop. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Tobius receive treatment. On October 2nd, he will undergo a procedure to prevent his symptoms from worsening, restore his health, allowing him to return to his craft as a tailor. Now, Tobius needs help funding this $284 procedure. He shares, “I have suffered enough. My wish is to heal, live fully, and fulfill my dreams as a man. I wish to be able to support my children and take care of my family.”