Nathanaelle is the lone girl in her family of all boys, but no less energetic. At three years old, she loves to play with her brothers and the other children in her neighborhood but is frustrated at how easily she gets winded and cannot keep up. Nathanaelle was born with a congenital heart defect, which affects how blood flows through her heart and lungs, eventually causing blood low in oxygen to circulate to the rest of her body. She often develops shortness of breath when doing normal activities and since birth, has frequently had fevers and illnesses. Our medical partners at Haiti Cardiac Alliance say that after surgical repair of her heart, Nathanaelle should be able to lead a healthy, boisterous life with no need for further surgeries. Let’s help her raise the $1500 she needs to make this happen!

Seventeen-year-old Thar is a novice monk who has been living with a cardiac disease since he was born. Thar’s parents own a tea shop to help cover the family necessities, and his sister, who works in a sewing factory, sends money as often as she can to help support the family. When he was young, Thar's physical and cognitive development was slow. Thar was often extremely weak and sick, which caused him to sit quietly by himself rather than play with the other children. Thar’s mother is “very worried for his health and the costs of paying for his treatment.” She hopes for Thar to be healthy and strong like his peers. In the future, Thar hopes to regain his health and successfully become a monk. For $1,500, we can fund Thar’s surgery and help him achieve those dreams!

Meet Gracius, a 22-year-old man living in Kenya. He is currently studying to become a veterinarian and was considered such a promising student that he received a loan through the government to fund his education. His parents live in western Kenya and work as subsistence farmers. Gracius is suffering from an ectopic kidney, a defect in which a kidney is abnormally located (not in its usual position). This causes him a lot of pain and difficulty passing urine properly. His pain and likelihood of infection will increase if he doesn't receive treatment soon. “I want to get well so that I can complete my studies in Animal Production and Health so that [I can] become a Veterinary doctor and take care of my aging parents,” says Gracius. For $1,350, we can help Gracius receive a pyeloplasty. This treatment will help him live a healthy life and pursue his goals!

Meet Rupa! She's interested in local and international politics, and wants her son to become a health specialist. She also has kidney stones, which she can't afford to have treated. Rupa, who herds animals and farms for a living, started having pain on her side six years ago. The discomfort makes it difficult for Rupa to walk, let alone care for her livestock. The procedure to remove the kidney stones to prevent urinary tract infections and further damage will cost $765. Let's fund her treatment so she can get back to living a healthy life!

Birendra is a sweet nine-year-old boy from Nepal. He fell into a pot of hot oil when he was just a year old, sustaining serious burns on his head. The burns were never properly treated. Now, the resulting scar tissue is preventing the skin on his head from fully healing, and his hair from growing. Birendra is in fourth grade and lives with his mother, grandmother, siblings, and uncle’s family. As is common in Nepal, his father works in India and sends money home. Birendra is well loved - his grandmother confided in our medical partner that he is her favorite grandson! For $1,415, we can pay for surgery that will repair the skin on Birendra's head and allow him to move past this childhood accident.

Ten years ago, Alberto lost his left arm in an explosion. Alberto was fitted for a prosthetic arm at the time, but he's 24 now and the arm no longer fits. Without a functional prosthetic arm, it's hard for Alberto to work, study, or go about his daily life. This simple device makes an enormous impact on him, and a new one will allow him to do what he wants - uninhibited by the accident that changed his life a decade ago. For $940, our medical partner, Wuqu'Kawoq, can provide Alberto with a new prosthetic. This new arm will feature an adjustable open socket which will enable Alberto to modify its fit as needed. Let's help Alberto get a new arm!

Richard is a 15-year-old boy from Malawi who wants to attend school like his peers. However, because Richard has a condition called macrodactyly, which causes several of his toes to be enlarged, he is constantly teased and harassed by other children. Richard is also unable to wear shoes and cannot walk properly. Richard has yet to finish a year of school because of teasing. Instead, he stays close to home and helps his parents with chores and other work. Richard's treatment will involve the surgical removal of his enlarged toes. Richard has been thinking about life without his large toe and how he will be able to attend school with his peers, and he is excited to walk normally. For $1,000, we can fund Richard’s surgery and give him the confidence to attend school!

Nancy is a mother of four from Kenya. She spends her days tending to her children and helping her husband on their farm. Nancy is expecting one more child, and she hopes to arrange maternal care to ensure a safe delivery. Nancy and her husband earn enough income to provide for their family, but the extra cost of prenatal care, giving birth in a hospital, and follow-ups for the baby make maternal care out of their reach. Our medical partner, Lwala Community Alliance, is requesting $215 to cover the cost of Nancy's care. Let's help Nancy welcome this new life into the world safely!

41-year-old Soeung from Cambodia dislocated her elbow in a motorcycle accident in November. Soeung’s elbow is causing her pain and reducing her mobility. Soeung lives with her two children and husband. She enjoys spending time with her family, and makes her living farming rice. A $300 open reduction internal fixation pinning surgery would fix Soeung’s dislocated elbow permanently. Let's help Soeung afford a surgery that will restore her mobility and stop the pain!