Namayana's mother noticed that her six-month-old daughter's head was increasing in size and her eyes were changing after recovering from meningitis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), shares that Namayana's mother sought medical attention for her daughter, who was then diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is excessive buildup of fluid in the brain and causes the head to swell and enlarge. "Despite her condition, Namayana is very strong," AMHF shares. "She can lift her legs high up while laying in bed. She wants to sit and move around but the size of her head won't let her." If the condition persists, Namayana may face brain damage and issues with mental and physical development. "Namayana needs treatment to prevent further developmental problems," AMHF shares. "Namayana’s mother is a homemaker and her father is a livestock keeper," but they are unable to come up with the funds for their daughter's treatment. In order to treat Namayana's hydrocephalus, doctors will insert a shunt to drain the excess fluid from her head. $775 covers the cost of surgery, a five-day hospital stay, antibiotics, and follow-up care for Namayana. AMHF expects a positive outcome. "There will be no more progressive head enlargement for Namayana and there will also be a reduced physical developmental delay." “I will be happy to see my daughter getting stronger and growing up like her siblings,” says Namayana’s mother.

Say hello to Quinter, a 27-year-old mother of two who's currently pregnant with her third child. “With a safe pregnancy and delivery of my baby, I hope for a good life for my child, that he or she will get a good education and one day become a doctor,” she says. Judith needs help paying for this safe delivery so she can bring her new baby into the world healthy. Quinter is a farmer from Kenya who specializes in maize, beans, and bananas. She lives with her children and husband, who operates a motorbike as a source of income for the family. Our medical partner, Lwala Community Alliance, tells us that Quinter is seeking a safe delivery for her child as well as prenatal and postnatal care. $290 can provide Quinter with the help that she needs. Without these funds, she will not be able to afford the costs associated with keeping this baby healthy.