This smiling boy is Firees, a 13-year-old who lives with his parents and brother in Cambodia. Firees is in the 7th grade student and especially enjoys studying Khmer literature in school, just like his father. Since Firees was six, he’s had fibrosis in his knees. This means that he has extra connective tissue which makes his knees stiff, causing pain in his legs. Firees has difficulty walking, running and squatting. For just $300, Firees can have corrective surgery to restore function and mobility to his knees. This treatment will reduce his pain and allow him to walk and run easily.

Yohannes is a seven-year-old boy living in Ethiopia. Due to severe abdominal swelling and inflammation, he is unable to pass urine and is very prone to infection. Our medical partner has diagnosed Yohannes with bilateral ureteric obstruction, a blockage at the junction of the urethra and the kidneys. This painful condition can lead to kidney failure and even death if left untreated. Yohannes is the only child of his aging mother. His father has three other wives and is the sole breadwinner of his big family. After paying for a previous surgery for Yohannes, his father cannot afford to pay for the additional treatment that Yohannes needs. For only $1,000, we can fund a major surgery for Yohannes which will restore urine flow from his kidneys to his urethra. The cost will also include medication and hospitalization before and after the procedure. “I want my only child to live and have a good life" said Yohannes' mother. With your support, we can let Yohannes live a pain-free life and help make his mother's hopes a reality!