Karwemera is a 68-year-old married man from Uganda. He and his wife have 11 children and work as small-scale farmers in order to pay for school fees and family necessities. The recent drought has unfortunately affected crop yields and has placed financial strain upon Karwemera's family. For a long period of time, Karwemera has had an occasional swelling in his right inguinal region that was recently diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. Hernia repair surgery is needed in order to reduce Karwemera's pain and minimize the risk of an obstructed hernia developing. In the case of such a life-threatening hernia, the blood supply to Karwemera's intestines and surrounding tissues could be completely cut off. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to cover the cost of Karwemera's surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 27 and, once completed, will hopefully relieve Karwemera of his symptoms and of the danger of his condition worsening. “Thank you very much for helping me because I could not afford to pay for the surgery. I hope to continue farming after surgery," says Karwemera

Kabera is a 58-year-old married father of five from Uganda. Kabera developed a swelling in his groin about two years ago. Over time, the swelling began to grow and become painful. He visited a nearby clinic and was given painkillers, but after they didn't improve his condition, he sought treatment through our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Kabera's swelling was diagnosed as a hernia, and he was recommended to undergo surgery to alleviate his pain. If not treated, Kabera may suffer intestinal tissue damage. He is now scheduled to have hernia repair surgery on June 21, and is requesting $249 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. “After surgery I will continue with farming, it’s my only source of income," Kabera says.

Nelson is a two-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother in Uganda. Nelson is a joyful boy who enjoys singing, playing football with friends, and grazing goats with the neighbor’s children. His grandmother, Lydia, is a farmer in her village who grows vegetables, beans, potatoes, millet, and maize and weaves mats for domestic use. In her free time, Lydia enjoys visiting friends and relatives, teaching her grandchildren how to sing church songs, and walking around her vegetable garden. Lydia was advised to take Nelson to the hospital by the village health team in her village. At the hospital, Nelson was diagnosed with malnutrition. Nelson will receive treatment beginning on September 4. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, has requested $316 to fund Nelson's treatment. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a ten-night hospital stay, medication, labs, and supplies. One day, Lydia hopes to start a business to support Nelson’s school fees. She is very grateful to Watsi donors for supporting Nelson's treatment.

Niwagaba is a 29-year-old businessman from Uganda. Three years ago, a mass started to grow on the top of his head. In the beginning, Niwagaba found the mass tolerable, but it has since been increasing in size and negatively affecting his work performance. Niwagaba has never gone to a hospital before, as they are usually costly visits. However, a friend told him about Watsi and our medical partner in Uganda, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). On August 8, Niwagaba will receive surgery to remove the mass, and is requesting $187 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. After the treatment, Niwagaba will be able return to work and regain self-esteem. Niwagaba says, “I was worried about this condition as I have not yet married and I hope to regain peace of mind and continue operating my business.”