Jana is a four-year-old young girl from El Bagre, Colombia. She is an active, cheerful preschooler who loves spending time with her family and enjoys music and dancing. Even at a young age, Jana shows a caring heart and dreams of becoming a doctor one day so she can help people, or animals, in need. Unfortunately, Jana has developed severe dental caries and infections. Because of her young age, she requires extensive dental treatment under general anesthesia to safely address the problem. At times, Jana feels sad because other children tease her about her teeth, and she hopes her teeth can be fixed. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund treatment for her infection and severe tooth decay under general anesthesia on March 20th. Doctors hope this care will allow Jana to grow up healthy, free from pain, and able to smile with confidence. Jana's mother shares, "To anyone who wants to do their bit to help my daughter, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are a low-income family; I am a single mother, I do odd jobs, and unfortunately, I do not have the financial means to cover the treatment she needs, as it is very expensive. God bless every person who can help make this surgery possible. My daughter dreams of the day when she can smile without fear or pain. She always tells me, 'Mom, when I have my pretty teeth, I'm going to laugh all the time, and they won't hurt anymore.' That is her greatest wish, and hopefully we will see it come true very soon. May God reward you for your support, solidarity, and prayers."

Leiris is a friendly and intelligent seven-year-old girl from Colombia. She loves to play sports and dreams of being a flight attendant. Three years ago, Leiris developed an umbilical hernia, a condition in which a small portion of abdominal tissue protrudes through the navel. The condition has been causing her pain and discomfort, which prevents her from playing sports and participating in other school recreational activities. Following her diagnosis, surgery was recommended to correct it and prevent future complications. Unfortunately, her family is unable to raise the funding required for treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is helping Leiris receive treatment. On March 20th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery, which once completed, will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Now, Leiris's family needs help to fund this $786 procedure. Her family says, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the people supporting her surgical procedure. Thank you for giving her the opportunity to achieve a better quality of life. Following the treatment, we sincerely hope for a speedy and satisfactory recovery, so that Leiris can resume her daily activities without discomfort and continue to brighten the lives of those around her with her joy."

Thi Ha is a 39-year-old father from Burma. He lives with his wife and son. He works as a freelance English teacher, while his wife is a homemaker, and their son attends school In 2009, Thi Ha began experiencing back pain and was diagnosed with renal stones in both kidneys, for which he underwent stone removal surgery in Burma. The symptoms recurred in 2023, and recurrent renal stones were identified in both kidneys. On January 24, 2025, with support from our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), he underwent left kidney stone removal surgery. A similar procedure is scheduled for the right kidney. Doctors recommend he undergo a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy, which removes kidney stones from the body when they cannot pass on their own. BCMF is requesting $1500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on August 4th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Thi Ha's quality of life. Thi Ha said, “Thank you so much for providing support for my treatment. It is too difficult to earn enough money for my surgery, so it means a lot for me and my family.”

Precious is 31 years old and a hairdresser from Uganda. Born in a family of eight children, she is the fourth, with four brothers and three sisters. Two of her brothers are teachers, one serves in the police force, and the other is a small-scale farmer. She studied to be a hairdresser, and currently offers door-to-door hairdressing services as her main source of income. To supplement her income, she also practices small-scale farming to provide food for her family. Her husband works as a private primary school teacher. She is a mother of three, including a set of twins. During her free time, she enjoys visiting and looking after her parents. Precious is currently expecting her fourth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Precious undergo a C-Section on November 7th. This procedure will cost $252, and Precious needs your support. Precious says, “Without your support, I don’t think I will be in a position to pay for my surgery. I have struggled with my previous surgical deliveries. I appeal for your support for the success of my surgery.”

Aum is a 29-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her son and her mother in a village in Kachin State, close to the China border. Her mother looks after her son while Aum works as a farmer. She sells some of her crops for income and keep some for her family's consumption. Her husband left her after she gave birth to her son a year ago. Their income is just enough to cover family expenses, and they need to borrow money when someone is sick to pay for treatment. In the middle of 2024, Aum noticed a small lump beside her right elbow. A few months later, the lump started to gradually grow in size. Aum contacted a friend who helped arrange for her to travel to Thailand to seek review and treatment. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with a tumor and the doctor recommended surgery to remove it. Currently, she experiences pain around her right elbow area and the lump keeps increasing in size. She is very worried about her condition and financial situation. Fortunately, Aum sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 16th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Aum said, "I am really sad about my condition. I have family - my son and my mother - and they need me. I can't work due to my right arm pain. I am thankful to every staff and donors who are willing to help me. May you are all be blessed."

Blessing is a bright four-year-old girl, the youngest of two children from Kenya. She had recently joined play school, and her parents describe her as humble, full of humor, and always wearing an infectious smile. Her family comes from Nakuru County, where her parents work hard to provide for their children. Her father is a mechanic earning a small daily income, and her mother is a businesswoman who has had to pause her work to care for the children. One afternoon while playing at school, Blessing fell. She was in severe pain and unable to move her upper arm. At the hospital, a closed reduction with pinning was done, and later a cast was applied. Unfortunately, they were not advised on physiotherapy, and although the fracture healed, she was left with elbow stiffness and a limited range of motion. Concerned that their daughter’s arm was not recovering well, and with growing hope for her full healing, her parents travelled to seek better care. Blessing was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital. The pediatric surgeon recommends surgery that will correct the alignment of her bones and restore her arm function. On November 18th, Blessing will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help her use her hand easily again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,014 to fund this procedure. Blessing's mother says, "My daughter is indeed a blessing, as her name states. We've seen God in everything we do, and we hope for blessings always through her life. Please help my daughter so that she can have a functional hand with a good range of motion before she goes to school."

Nourat is a 4-year-old girl from Tanzania and the firstborn in her family. Her mother is completing her studies, so Nourat lives with her grandmother. Her grandmother owns a small vegetable business. Nourat was diagnosed with right genu valgus, a condition in which her legs bow inward at the knee so that they touch. 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. Nourat has difficulty walking. On March 4th, Nourat will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. This treatment will restore Nourat's mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and significantly decrease her risk of future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $810 to fund her treatment. Nourat shared her hopes for surgery, saying: "I want my legs to be straight."

Win is a three-year-old girl from Burma who lives with her parents and older sister in Tak Province, Thailand. Her father is an agriculture day laborer and her mother stays home to look after Win. In September 2023, when Win was two years old, she developed a fever and her parents noticed that a lump was protruding from her throat making them worry that it could be a severe condition. They took her to a nearby clinic right away where a doctor examined her with an ultrasound and found a mass on her throat. Doctors were able to address Win's fever and since no other symptoms were visible, the parents decided not to seek treatment again for the mass since they could not afford to pay for it. Since then, the mass has slowly increased in size and now the doctor recommends Win receive surgery to remove the cyst. Her parents worry a lot about the mass growing bigger over time, leading to complications and other medical obstacles. Win traveled to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, to receive care and on December 19th, surgeons will remove the cyst. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1500 to fund Win's procedure and provide her relief from the impact of the cyst. Every time her father accompanies her to the clinic he cannot go to work, cutting short their income again. With tears in her eyes, Win’s mother stated, “She loves to dance every time she hears music somewhere. I want her to grow up healthy and educated and we will do everything we can, as parents, to support her in the future.” Her father added, “Thank you so much, to BMCF and the donors."

Milagros is a cheerful and energetic six-month-old girl who lives in Medellín, Colombia, with her mother and grandmother. In their family unit, her mother is the only person who works. Milagros enjoys playing, making sounds, exploring colors, and eating. Her diet includes puree, fruits, water, a bottle, soup, and cookies. Milagros was born prematurely at 32 weeks. About a month after her birth, while changing her diaper at the hospital, her mother noticed a lump on the lower part of her abdomen. She informed the doctors, who did an ultrasound and confirmed the diagnosis of a large right inguinal hernia. Milagros needs a hernia repair surgery, which would improve her quality of life. Fortunately, our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is helping Milagros receive treatment. On February 28th, she will undergo a hernia repair surgery to treat her condition. Now, Milagros family needs help to fund this $786 procedure. Milagros's mother says, "I don't have enough words to describe our gratitude to the supporters providing Milagros a better quality of life. Your gesture is a relief for our family, and a source of hope in this critical time in our life."

Sokleang is seven years old. He has one younger brother, who is four years old, and they live with their parents, who work as rubber collectors in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. Sokleang is in grade three, and his favorite subject is the Khmer language. At home, he enjoys eating rice with pork, and in his free time, he likes playing with his friends in the village. Around two months ago, Sokleang began experiencing ear pain and ringing in his ears after water entered his ears. His mother took him to a local clinic for treatment, and even though they spent money on pharmacy medications, his condition did not improve. Now, he is in pain and finds it hard to hear clearly, especially at school. Sokleang and his mother traveled for six hours via mini-bus to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, for treatment. He has been diagnosed with otitis media and fluid in his ear, and a bilateral myringotomy is planned. Sokleang is scheduled to undergo surgery with grommet insertion on November 26th. A tiny incision will be created in his eardrums to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear, and small tubes will be placed in his ears to drain the fluid and help restore normal hearing. Sokleang's family can contribute $75 and needs your help to raise $109 more, which will cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Once recovered, Sokleang will be free of pain and able to hear normally again. Sokleang's mother shared: "I hope that after the operation, Sokleang will be able to communicate with others, listen well in school, and have no more pain."

Brok is a 60-year-old grandmother. She and her husband are rice farmers from Prey Veng province, three and a half hours from the capital of Phnom Penh. They have two daughters and three young grandchildren. Brok works long hours outside in the bright sun, while one of her daughters stays home to manage the house and watch the children. At home, she enjoys watching Khmer dramas on the television. About a year ago, Brok developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurred vision and difficulty seeing in low or bright light. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. This vision loss can make it difficult for older adults to engage in social activities, watch television, or even recognize faces, which can lead to isolation and loneliness. When Brok learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Brok can contribute $50 but needs help to raise $203 more to fund her procedure. Brok said: "I feel bad because it is hard to see when I go out and I can’t go to plant rice. I hope after my operation I can go outside again to help my family."

Bahati is a two-month-old baby boy from Kenya. Bahati's parents are small-scale farmers and rely on Bahati's paternal grandparents to help support their four children. Bahati was born via cesarean section and was referred to our medical partner's care center, Bethany Kids KIjabe Hospital, for specialized care. Bahati was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which fluid builds up in the brain, causing the head to become enlarged. Bahati requires a shunt insertion surgery to drain the excess fluid, which will help restore the normal shape of his head over time. Without treatment, Bahati will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of surgery to treat Bahati's hydrocephalus. The procedure, scheduled for November 18th, will drain the excess fluid from Bahati's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and significantly improve his quality of life. Hopefully, with proper treatment, Bahati will develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Bahati's mother says, "I love my son very much, and I know this condition is temporary and that he will be okay."