Rith is an 18-year-old high school student from Takeo Province, Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two younger siblings. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother works in a footwear factory. He is currently in 9th grade and hopes to become an army officer in the future. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. Three months ago, Rith was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his right arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury — damage to the nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. As a result, he experiences shoulder droop, pain, numbness and is unable to lift his right arm, making it difficult to perform daily activities and basic self-care. Fortunately, on May 7th, Rith will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. His family can contribute $75, but they need help raising an additional $662 to fund his procedure and care. The surgery will allow him to regain movement and independence in his daily life. Rith said, “I hope the surgery will reduce my pain and help me regain movement in my hand and shoulder so I can return to my normal daily activities.”

Talia is a sweet and soft-spoken 11-year-old student from Kenya. Her father is a construction worker, and her mother is a homemaker. Despite health challenges, Talia is a determined girl who works hard in school and dreams of becoming a pilot one day. When Talia was very young, her parents noticed delays in her development. She needed therapy to learn how to walk and did not begin speaking until she was three years old. Around that time, she was diagnosed with hearing loss, but her parents could not afford hearing aids. Without them, school has been difficult for Talia, and she has begun to fall behind her classmates. This has made her dream of becoming a pilot feel increasingly out of reach. Her hearing loss also affects her speech, making her hesitant to express herself for fear that others might laugh at her. About three months ago, Talia and her family visited our partner’s medical care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where doctors recommend hearing aids for Talia. Our partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to fund Talia’s hearing aids, which will be fitted on April 28th. This amount will cover the purchase, programming, and fitting of the hearing aids. With these hearing aids, Talia will finally be able to hear, to learn, and to thrive. Now, Talia's family needs your support to have a fair chance at a brighter future. Talia shared, “When I try to speak, and the words don’t come out right, other children laugh at me. It makes me feel very sad.”

Daudi is a 15-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and five siblings in a pastoralist family that depends on livestock keeping for its livelihood. From a young age, Daudi has helped his family by taking care of the animals and grazing cattle across the plains. Despite his responsibilities at home, he remains committed to his education and is currently a primary school graduate with hopes of continuing his studies. Daudi was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus. This condition causes both of his knees to bend inward. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. The deformity has made walking long distances difficult, especially while herding livestock and performing daily tasks. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Daudi. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 10th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Daudi's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Daudi says, "I want to be able to walk and work without pain so I can help my family and continue my studies."

Miguel is a seven-year-old happy, intelligent child full of dreams. He has a pure heart, always radiates joy, and shows a great desire to succeed. Miguel wishes to become a teacher when he grows up, and is passionate about learning and sharing his knowledge with others. In May 2025, Miguel began experiencing discomfort in his mouth due to multiple cavities. He was evaluated by a dental specialist, who determined that a treatment procedure under general anesthesia was necessary to ensure his well-being. Our medical partner, Clínica Noel, is helping Miguel receive treatment. On January 20th, he will undergo treatment to clear the infection and alleviate uncomfortable symptoms, helping him regain his smile and become healthier. Now, Miguel's family needs help to fund this $868 procedure. Miguel's mother says, "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the donors who are supporting my son, Miguel. Your generous gesture is much more than material help; it is a sign of selfless love, of belief in dreams, and of light at a time when we urgently needed it. Thanks to your big hearts, Miguel will be able to receive the treatment he so desperately needs and, with it, regain the smile and quality of life that every child deserves. Seeing someone who does not know you personally offering you support is the purest reflection of human kindness. May God continue to bless you and guide every step in the valuable work you do."

Sapphire is five years old and a kindergarten student from the Philippines. Her father is a construction worker. Sapphire is very playful, especially now that she has started school and made new friends. About a year ago, her parents noticed a small bump on the sole of her left foot. At first, they thought it would go away after a few days. However, as months passed, the bump slowly grew bigger. Sapphire’s mother shared that she and her husband became more worried as they saw the lump increase in size. In January of this year, their fear grew when they saw discharge coming from Sapphire’s foot. They immediately brought her to a doctor, who advised that the mass be removed as soon as possible. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On January 28th, Sapphire will undergo surgery to remove the mass. This procedure should address her symptoms and allow her to live more comfortably. She needs help to raise $1,063 to fund her treatment. Sapphire's mother shared, "My husband and I will feel happy and relieved once Sapphire can get treated and walk normally. We no longer have to think about how we can afford to get her the help that she needs."

Nicole is a beautiful six-year-old girl from Kenya. She lives with her single mother and three siblings. Her mother does casual work on other people's farms to support her children. She is in the first grade and loves to sing. Nicole dreams of becoming a gospel musician when she grows up. Nicole has clubfoot on her left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. “My heart is heavy. I feel like my daughter didn’t do anything wrong,” says Nicole’s mother. “I just hope she can walk like other kids,” she added. Nicole walks with difficulty, often tiptoeing and sometimes falling. She cannot play freely with her friends and feels sad when other kids laugh at her while she walks. Fortunately, Nicole traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on December 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Nicole's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to wear shoes, walk easily, and enjoy playing with her friends. Nicole's mother shared, "I have high hopes that at CURE Hospital, she will get better, be able to continue her education like other children, and achieve her dream of becoming a gospel musician."

Brian is a humble and respectful 23-year-old man from Kenya. He shares that he has always been a person who puts the needs of others before his own. Being the fourth in a family of seven children, Brian works as a seasonal farmer, mainly planting tomatoes and tending to mango orchards. He owns 2 mango trees that were given to him by his parents. This year has been especially difficult for Brian and his family. Heavy rains and mudslides in their region affected the transportation of their produce, resulting in significant losses. Despite these challenges, Brian remains committed to supporting his younger siblings. Having studied up to Form Four, he works tirelessly so that they can access the education he was unable to access. On the afternoon of 24th November, Brian was picking mangoes for home consumption when he accidentally stepped on a dry mango branch. He fell down and sustained injuries to his hand and leg. He was rushed to the nearest health facility where his injuries were initially managed through immobilization and pain medication. He was then referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for further care. Upon arrival, an X-ray revealed a fracture to his forearm and his pelvic region. He was admitted immediately, and after an orthopedic consultation, it was determined that he requires ORIF surgery (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) to properly correct the fracture of the right forearm. The pelvic fracture is expected to resolve on its own, so will hopefully not need surgery. Brian, however, does not have any health insurance coverage, and after paying for consultation and the X-ray, his family is unable to raise money for further treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Brian receive treatment. On November 25th, Brian will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The procedure will help promote his healing, and allow him to regain hand function. Now, Brian needs help to fund this $861 procedure. Brian says, "I have learnt that medical cover is important, and when I fully recover, I plan to register to the national social health insurance scheme. Please help me, so that I can be able to work with my hand in the farm once again, after I fully recover."