14-year-old Jeng lives in Shan State, Burma, with his grandmother, parents, two uncles, and five siblings. His grandmother is retired, while his parents work on a banana farm. One of his uncles is a subsistence farmer who grows rice, while Jeng, his other uncle and his siblings - except the youngest one who is too young to enroll - are students. His parents' income is just enough for their daily expenses. In June 2025, Jeng began experiencing frequent nosebleeds from his right nostril. At first, his father would use tissues to pack his nose and stop the bleeding, which resolved the issue temporarily. Later on, Jeng's symptoms worsened; the nosebleeds became recurrent, and could no longer be stopped by packing the nose with tissue. Jeng also felt as though something was blocking his nostril. He visited a local clinic, where the doctor performed a basic physical examination, and recommended that he travel to a major city to seek medical attention. Since Jeng and his family can only speak a bit of Burmese, his father decided against bringing him to a hospital in a larger city in Burma. Instead, through their acquaintance, they went to a hospital in northern Thailand in November 2025. At the hospital, the doctor performed a physical examination, and ordered a Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Jeng was diagnosed with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in the right nasal cavity. This is a rare, vascular tumor that is non-cancerous, but very aggressive. Recently, Jeng was brought by his father to our medical partner's care center in Chiang Mai, where the the doctor advised that he would need to undergo another CT scan before planning for surgery. A CT scan is a procedure in which X-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help the doctors confirm Jeng's diagnosis, and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $469 to cover the cost of Jeng's CT scan, which is scheduled for August 3rd, at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Jeng's father said, “I am exhausted from trying to find treatment for him. I have had to visit many hospitals for his care. I also feel stressed because I am in debt for his treatment, and I feel sad that there is no one to help me. I hope my son can undergo the surgery. I feel really thankful from the bottom of my heart that the donors are willing to help my son’s treatment. Thank you so much for accepting him and supporting his treatment. I hope he can go back to school after the surgery, and I will support whatever he wants to be in the future.”

Kaung is an 11-month-old boy from Thailand. He lives with his parents and two older brothers along the border with Myanmar in Tak Province. His father is a day laborer, while his mother stays home to care for Kaung. Because of Kaung’s health issues, his family had to borrow money from his father’s employer. Since Kaung was born, he has had a swelling in a sensitive area. He often would cry and appear to be in pain. Because of the pain, he sometimes cannot even sleep. As his mother has to take close care of him, she stopped working to take care of Kaung. When Kaung is not in pain, he likes to play with his older siblings. Kaung has been diagnosed with inguinal hernia, a condition where abdominal tissue pushes against other parts of the lower region of the abdomen. Without surgery, he faces many future risks and health complications. Fortunately, Kaung will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sot General Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Kaung's hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 10th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Kaung's mother said, “Thank you to the donors. Without you, we could not have afforded this surgery, as we even struggle for our daily food. I am very happy that the Burma Children Medical Fund and Watsi are here for us to help with his treatment."

Sebastian is a seven-year-old boy from Bolivia. Sebastian lives 12,000 feet above sea level with his parents and his older brother. Sebastian and his older brother are best friends. Sebastian loves to play with sand and loves dinosaurs. He is in the first grade of primary school. His mom and dad are both hairdressers. Sebastian has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect and pulmonary valve stenosis, where there is a hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers, as well as a narrowing of one of his valves. These issues prevent blood from flowing normally through his heart and body, leaving him weak and short of breath. On October 16th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole so that blood cannot leak through it. They will also widen his narrowed valve. Sebastian's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, will cover cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Sebastian's mother shared, "Sebastian always tells our family to pray so that his surgery will be successful!"

Iren is a 20-year-old lady from Kenya. Her father is a handyman who makes portable charcoal stoves to support the family, while her mother is a farmer. The couple has seven children and Iren's parents work hard to ensure that all of them receive an education. Iren completed her high school education and plans to continue studying once she is in better health. For the past two years, Iren has had a lump on the side of her chest. As the lump grew bigger, it became more painful and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, her parents could not afford the tests needed to get a proper diagnosis. Iren moved to her uncle's home and her uncle brought Iren to a hospital where she underwent several scans. Iren was then referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, and has been scheduled for mass excision surgery on September 18th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure so that Iren can recover, and continue pursuing her education. Iren said: “I feel like my life is on hold because I can’t proceed to college with this pain I am in.”

Kyat is a 40-year-old man who lives with his wife and two children in a village in Karen State, Burma. His son and daughter are both students, and his wife is a teacher in a primary school. Kyat was a farmer, raising chickens and pigs, but he currently cannot work. His wife's salary is not enough to cover their basic needs. In his free time, Kyat likes to play games, listen to stories, and, before his injury, play football. On February 16, 2024, Kyat was offered a job climbing tamarind trees to collect fruit. He fell from the tree while picking the fruit, and his right leg was trapped in a hole. Kyat was unable to stand and was in severe pain. The next day, he was taken to a hospital where an x-ray confirmed Kyat had a right femur bone fracture and needed surgery. Because of the ongoing civil conflict and fighting in Burma, hospitals could not accommodate Kyat. He was asked to go to Thailand to see if he could get surgery there. As fighting continued and roads were flooded, Kyat was unable to travel to Thailand until August 2024, six months after his injury. During this time, he was unable to walk without a walker, was barely able to put any weight on his right leg, and was in a lot of pain. Once he reached Thailand, Kyat was admitted to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, and scheduled for surgery. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Kyat will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bone and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for August 16th and will cost $1,500. This surgery will help Kyat to walk, free from pain. Kyat is asking for help to fund this medical treatment. Kyat said, “I was very disappointed when I could not walk or do anything for my family. I feel very sorry for my wife because she has her own work, too, and still has to look after me. After I receive the successful surgery, I will go back to work as a farmer and support my family."

Ploy is a 16-year-old teenage girl from Thailand. She lives with her family and is currently in 10th grade. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and playing with her cat. In May 2024, Ploy began experiencing pain and numbness in her right leg. Later, a mass started to develop on her right hip. Ploy experiences pain, itchiness, and numbness in her right leg, and she finds it difficult to fall asleep due to fear of accidentally rolling onto the mass. The mass is continuously growing and causes a burning sensation at its site. Ploy sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on July 19th and needs $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Ploy said, "Thank you, Watsi, for helping me get treatment. After I fully recover, I will help my parents by cleaning the house and doing other household chores."

Soe is a 55-year-old man from Burma. He fled to Thailand last year where he lives with his daughter, her husband, and their four kids. In Burma, he was a farmer on his own farm but because of the conflict, he stopped working outside on the field. His son-in-law works at his father’s shop while his daughter is a homemaker and his grandchildren are students. In October 2023, Soe started experiencing a small swelling on his upper left eyelid. Currently, Soe cannot open his eye as usual and cannot see far. As he is also experiencing pain in his eye whenever it is windy, he is spending most of his time inside. Unfortunately, his eyes also hurts when looking at his phone, so he is mostly sitting without doing anything. He was diagnosed with sebaceous carcinoma of right eye. Doctors recommend enucleation, the removal of the eye, to treat this condition. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this surgery. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 17th at our medical partner's care center, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Once completed, Soe will hopefully live more comfortably. Soe expressed his feelings, “I want to thank the donors. I really hope that they have a good job and that they and their families are healthy.”

Karduni is a 9-year-old student and the fifth born in a family of six children. He's a friendly and social boy. Karduni is currently in class one, but he's having a hard time walking to school due to his foot being impacted by a fire accident when he was two years old. On the day he was hurt, Karduni's mother was boiling water at an open fireplace while Karduni and his siblings were playing. As they played, Karduni stepped on firewood that was burning in the fireplace tipping the pot and burning his foot with the hot water. His wound healed but left his foot deformed due to the contracture of the skin. Burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around his burn and making it difficult for him to walk. He also is in pain, and his family and community want to see him feeling well and being active. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Karduni receive treatment. On May 20th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him walk easily again. Now, his family needs help to fund this $874 procedure. Karduni’s priest says, "Please help Karduni have this treatment, his parents are struggling to make end meet they can never be able to afford his treatment cost."

William is a hardworking motorbike taxi driver from Kenya. He earns $2.50 daily and lives in a one-room house in Naivasha, costing about $24 a month. His parents are elderly and live nearby on a quarter of an acre piece of land. William suffered femur and distal tibia fractures and is unable to walk and cannot work. Currently, the hospital has admitted him to the respiratory ward since he developed difficulties in breathing. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On May 20th, William will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. These surgeries will enable the bones to heal and he will be able to walk again normally. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. William says, “I don’t have anyone to depend on, I survive on my own through this motorbike taxi business. But with these fractures, I cannot walk or work at all. I need the surgery to normalize my life and be independent again.”

Weyneshet is a 15-month-old baby girl from Ethiopia who is active and playful. She loves to play with her mom and other children, and she loves eating and breastfeeding. Her mom is a single parent, and they live with the support of family members. Weyneshet was born with an anorectal malformation, a condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. She needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. Weyneshet is scheduled to undergo her first surgery to correct her condition on April 8th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. After her recovery, Weyneshet will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Weyneshet's mother shared, “after receiving treatment, I will educate her by working hard in any job I get.”

Peter is a third grade student from Kenya. Peter is very active and playful like many kids his age. He is the seventh son in a family of eight children. Peter's father repairs household items including basins and jerricans, and his mother is a casual laborer who washes clothes for a living. Their family currently lives together in a two-room mud house. About 10 weeks ago, Peter fell from a tall tree and he sustained a femur shaft fracture and hip dislocation. He currently walks and gets around using crutches, and there is the risk that he may not able to walk on his own again unless he receives surgical intervention. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 17th, Peter will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him walk easily again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund his surgery. Peter's father shared, “[Peter] has been unable to go to school since the accident. He can’t walk without the help of crutches and if he doesn’t go for surgery he might be unable to walk normally.”

James is a 52-year-old boda-boda driver from Kenya. He is a father to four children, all of whom are adults. His wife is a homemaker, and he is the sole breadwinner for the family. On February 5th, 2021, James was in a road traffic accident and sustained a burst fracture of T12 spinal cord transection. Immediately after the accident, he was aware of the intensity of the injury because he could not use his lower limbs and had a sharp pain in the mid-back. He was assisted by well-wishers and was rushed to Watsi's Medical Partner Care Center Kijabe Hospital, where the orthopaedic team ran x-rays and other tests. Now, James needs to undergo a posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion, a procedure that is aimed at stabilizing his spine and avoiding future complications. However, James does not have medical coverage and is therefore required to raise the full deposit for his surgery. He has raised some financial contributions from friends and relatives, but needs additional support for his care. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping James receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a spinal fusion procedure on February 10th at our medical partner's care center. This procedure will cost $1,500, and will hopefully allow James' legs to heal and regain some mobility. James shared, “I hope I will be able use my legs again. I need help both surgically and financially given that the cost of the surgery is high and I am unable to afford.”