Pobit Dev is a 7-year-old boy from India. He hails from West Bengal and lives with his parents as an only child. His father works as a farmer, and his mother as a homemaker. Pobit is currently attending school in the 2nd grade. He enjoys eating and loves riding his bicycle. When he was five, Pobit Dev suffered burn injuries after falling on an open fire while playing with friends. He developed severe skin contractures affecting his right hand, left arm, elbow, forearm, and thumb, as well as his right cheek and presternal area. He is experiencing significant pain, and his daily life has been seriously impacted by the injuries. Despite two treatments in his home state, he was referred to Watsi's medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, for more advanced care. The initial focus will be on treating his hand and forearm first. These contractures restrict his hand movements and prevent him from doing activities he enjoys, also affecting his education. Pobit Dev has travelled more than 12 hours with his family to seek treatment at our partner's care center. On August 11th, specialty surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery to address his most pressing pain and discomfort. The treatment will help him regain his mobility, allowing him once again to play with his friends, ride bicycles, and continue his education. He needs help raising $1,442 to fund his treatment and care. Pobit Dev's mother shared, "I am hopeful about his treatment, and I just want him to be okay."

Happiness is a 45-year-old business lady from Malawi. She runs a small liquor shop from which she earns approximately $250 USD per month to support herself and her family. Happiness is a single mother of three children. She has a 10-year-old, 20-year-old, and 27-year-old. Two of her children have completed high school, while the youngest is currently in sixth grade. For ten years, following the birth of her last child, Happiness has been experiencing abdominal pain and fullness. Her symptoms worsened significantly starting in December 2025, prompting referral to Partners in Hope (PIH) Medical Center for urgent intervention. Since then, she has experienced persistent abdominal pain accompanied by intermittent swelling episodes, adding to her existing discomfort. On January 9th, Happiness reported to PIH again, where she underwent further evaluation. She has been diagnosed with multiple uterine fibroids with an umbilical hernia, requiring combined surgical management. Happiness will need to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Given her poor financial status, she appealed for support. Happiness believes that undergoing the recommended surgeries will restore her health, relieve her pain, and enable her to resume her small‑scale business to support herself and her children. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is able to help. They are requesting $1,363 to fund Happiness's surgery. On April 11th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Happiness will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. "Kindly help me, I have suffered, and I just need my peace of mind," said Happiness.

Aaron is a quiet and calm three-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the 6th born in a family of seven children who live in a village in Kilifi County. Aaron was born with both spina bifida and clubfoot conditions, which has made his early years very challenging. He has already undergone surgery to address the spina bifida condition, but he is still unable walk, stand, or crawl on his own. Both Aaron’s parents are small-scale farmers who work hard to provide for their large family, but life has not been easy. After his spine surgery, Aaron started serial casting clinics at a county hospital to correct his clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. However, his feet began to swell, and the family slowly lost hope in the treatment. They did not know what to do next. One day, Aaron's family heard about a mobile clinic in Mombasa, organized by our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure Hospital. Without hesitation, they traveled to attend the clinic, hoping for a new beginning for their son. After an assessment, Aaron was scheduled for bilateral serial casting in preparation for surgery. Aaron and his family traveled to AIC Cure Hospital where he is currently undergoing serial casting. Following this, surgeons have scheduled clubfoot repair surgery on March 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Aaron's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand, walk, and live a more independent life. His parents look forward to the day he will join school like other children and grow up with confidence. Aaron's father says: “My prayer and hope is for my son to walk and join school, just like other children."

Samwel is a seven-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the fifth child in a family of six. His mother is a farmer, and his father keeps livestock. Samwel has clubfoot on his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. As the pain increased, Samwel began missing school and eventually dropped out because walking to and from class became too difficult. His family had never sought specialized treatment before, as they were unaware that corrective care was available. Through a village outreach visit, Samwel was identified and referred to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Samwel will begin clubfoot treatment on February 10th, and he needs help raising $1,119 to fund his care. After treatment, he will be able to walk without pain and return to school, restoring his chance at education and a productive future. Samwel's father says, “He stopped going to school because of the pain he experiences while walking, and I fear for his future if he fails to be treated.”

Naw Paw is a 55-year-old woman from Burma. She has been living in the refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand, with her husband, her son, her daughter, and her grandson for more than 20 years. Naw Paw is primarily a homemaker. Together with her son, she assists in growing and selling vegetables and produce from their garden. Her daughter is also a homemaker and cares for Naw Paw’s grandson, while her husband volunteers at the camp church. The family’s limited income from vegetable growing allows them to cover only basic daily living expenses. In her free time, Naw Paw enjoys playing with her grandson, tending to the garden and speaking with neighbours. Watching her plants grow brings her happiness. However, ongoing health issues and financial uncertainty have caused her significant stress. In June 2025, Naw Paw reported lower back pain and pain in her right lower abdomen. An ultrasound was performed, which revealed gallstones. Naw Paw has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Naw Paw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Naw Paw is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on January 12th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Naw Paw's procedure and care. Naw Paw shared, “I am always worrying about where I can find more money, especially with my health problems. I feel very relieved and thankful to receive support from the donors during this time.”

Gerald is a playful, friendly nine-year-old Grade 3 pupil from Kenya, the second of two children. He enjoys grazing cattle in the fields and dreams of becoming an engineer. “I am hoping that he can continue with his studies once he's feeling better, just like other children,” his mother said. Gerald has often struggled to converse, and as a single mother, Viola did everything she could to get him help. “When Gerald got to the age of walking, he couldn’t walk – he could only crawl, and that made me very nervous. His left hand also couldn’t function, and that was worrying,” she said. She took him to a referral hospital, where he attended therapy twice a week. However, due to financial challenges and the extended distance from their village to the hospital, they were unable to sustain the visits and were eventually lost to follow-up. Their breakthrough came unexpectedly. One day, Gerald’s grandfather heard about a disability assessment exercise in their village. He took Gerald for evaluation, and after the review, the assessors referred him to our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital, for orthopedic assessment. Gerald has been diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination on one side of the body. The condition often causes stiffness (spasticity), weakness, difficulty with balance, and challenges using one hand or leg, which can affect ability to walk, run, or perform daily activities comfortably. Gerald walks on tiptoe and often feels pain, especially while running or playing football, something he really loves. Gerald also has a clubfoot on his left foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. “Sometimes I feel bad because I cannot keep up with my friends in walking, running, and playing football. My prayer is that I will get better so I can continue playing with them and continue with my education as well,” Gerald shared. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Gerald receive treatment. On December 11th, he will undergo clubfoot surgery repair, allowing him to walk better, play freely with his friends, and chase his dreams. Now, Gerald's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. “I look forward to walking comfortably, playing football with my friends, and living a healthier life, just like them," said Gerald.

Jhovana is 12 years old and a young student from Bolivia. She is in the ninth grade, and loves to play soccer with her friends. She lives in the southern part of Bolivia with her dad, who works in the fields; her mom, who takes care of a herd of llamas; and six siblings. Last year, Jhovana had a nosebleed that wouldn't stop, so her parents took her to the doctor, who detected a heart murmur and sent her to a cardiologist for diagnosis. Jhovana has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition stops Jhovana's blood from circulating properly, causing weakness and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On November 11th, Jhovana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Jhovana's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Jhovana's father shared, "I just want my daughter to be healthy like her other brothers and sisters, so she can have a healthy life!"