Meet Mekeya, a two-year-old girl from Ethiopia. "Mekeya was born without an anal opening," shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). "She could not pass stool normally and had to pass stool through her vagina with great difficulty." Upon her diagnosis, Mekeya received a colostomy, which has worked somewhat as a temporary solution. However, she needs an anorectoplasty to fully correct the problem and allow her to pass stool normally. The surgery will cost $1500, and Mekeya's parents cannot afford the cost. "Mekeya's parents are farmers. They have spent all their money on health care diligently seeking for a cure for their daughter," says AMHF. "However, despite all their efforts Mekeya is not yet well. They are deeply worried that Mekeya is in real danger and they are completely unable to pay for this life saving surgery." After treatment, Mekeya is expected to make a full recovery. "Mekeya will be able to pass stool normally," says AMHF. "She will have a chance of growing up healthy and normally."

This is Nancy, a 25-year-old mother from Kenya. She and her husband own a small piece of farmland where they work tirelessly to support their children, allowing them to pay for food and school fees. Nancy hopes to “start selling tomatoes, onions, and vegetables at our local market to sustain her family." She has recently learned she is pregnant and is excited to welcome a new child into their family! Despite their hard work, our medical partner, Lwala Community Alliance, shares “Nancy and her husband cannot afford the treatment cost needed for her and their new unborn child.” Nancy is experiencing lower abdominal pain and backaches which make it difficult for her to carry out her daily activities as usual. Nancy says, “I pray to God to enable a safe delivery at a health facility.” With $290, we will be able to give Nancy access to better healthcare services, allowing her to have regular checkups and a safe delivery. Let’s give Nancy the care she needs!