Isabel is a one-month-old baby girl who lives in Bolivia with her mother, a homemaker and former biochemical pharmacology student. Shortly after Isabel was born, doctors found fluid in her lungs and diagnosed her with a congenital heart condition called a ventricular septal defect (VSD). A VSD is a hole between the two lower chambers of the heart that causes blood to leak as the heart pumps. Isabel's condition prevents blood from circulating in her body normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. She has been hospitalized since her diagnosis. On March 24th, Isabel will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, a patch will be sewn over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through. Isabel's family needs $1,500 to help cover the cost of her treatment. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, will need the funds to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgery, follow-up care, and medications. Isabel's mother said, "I pray my daughter improves so she can gain weight and become healthy!"

Mdoe is a 14-year-old boy from Kenya. Shortly after his birth, Mdoe showed signs that his intestines were not working properly. He was brought to several hospitals, but was not given a clear diagnosis. Mdoe's condition worsened. He was visibly in pain, restless, and crying constantly. Mdoe's mother was determined to find help. She took him to a larger facility, where doctors explained that his intestines were intertwined and that he would need surgery. He would require a colostomy bag to help him pass stool. After a few days of monitoring, they were discharged. But only days later, complications arose, and Kinago underwent surgery at the same hospital. Life after surgery was far from easy. His mother took him for clinic checkups several times, striving to remain consistent with his care. But back at home, reality pressed in. Both parents engage in small-scale farming, stretching each harvest to provide for their eight children. Eventually, the cost of continued clinic visits became impossible to sustain. Now fourteen, Mdoe has never been able to attend school. It breaks his heart to watch children his age walk to class while he remains at home. His condition requires him to change his colostomy bag regularly, yet he has been using the same one since early childhood. Some schools refused to admit him. Over time, discouraged and burdened by school fees, his mother stopped trying. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On February 12th, Mdoe will undergo abdominal surgery that will improve Mdoe's quality of life. His family needs help raising $1,081 to fund his procedure and care. Mdoe's mother shared, “It is painful when your child asks you why he cannot go to school like other children. I see the longing in his eyes, and I wish I could take this condition away from him. I may not have wealth, but I have never stopped fighting for him, even when the journey felt too heavy for my shoulders.”

Grace is a two-year-old girl from Burma. She lives in a refugee camp in Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Ten years ago, her parents moved to the camp to escape the fighting in their village in Burma. Grace lives with her parents, older sister, two aunts, uncle, and her uncle’s wife. Grace’s mother raises pigs and chickens to sell in the camp, and her father is a day laborer. Since birth, Grace has had a hernia granuloma. Currently, Grace’s umbilicus produces bloody discharge every day. While Grace does not experience any pain, her mother’s anxiety grows each passing day. Fortunately, on January 19th, Grace 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 Grace's hernia repair surgery. The procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Grace's mother shared, “I worry about what will happen to her if she doesn’t have this issue fixed now. The doctors told us that we needed to go to Chiang Mai for her treatment, which would cost a lot of money. We can't afford that. We don’t know what will happen to her.” Grace’s mom is extremely thankful to the donors for their financial support. She said, “Thank you so much to the donors for helping my child. I want to say so much, but I don’t know what to say. God has finally found a way for my child to receive treatment.”

Fatuma is a cheerful 17-year-old girl from Migori in Kenya. She is a Grade 7 pupil who enjoys learning, making new friends, and dreams of becoming an orthopedic doctor one day. The 12th born in her family, Fatuma lives with her widowed mother, who works as a fish vendor. Fatuma was born with bilateral club foot, a condition in which the feet are twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Some time ago, Fatuma's brother, Joseph, came across a post on Facebook, about a mobile clinic by our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. He told Fatuma and their mother, encouraging them to attend. Fatuma was reviewed and underwent serial casting and reconstruction of her right foot through support from Watsi, which has healed well. She is now in hospital undergoing serial casting in preparation for her left foot surgical repair. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Fatuma receive treatment. On December 9th, she will undergo clubfoot repair surgery, allowing her to walk confidently, wear shoes, boost her self-esteem, and continue with her education without any limitations from the condition. Now, Fatuma's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. Shyly, Fatuma said: “I am so happy that my treatment has started. I look forward to the day I will walk well, wear my shoes, and feel confident like other girls."

Nan Lae is a 15-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her parents, her two younger siblings in Karen State, Burma. Her father is a rice farmer, and her mother is a homemaker. She had to stop studying after the fourth grade due to her family’s financial difficulties. The family earns money from harvesting and selling rice, and their income is just enough to cover their daily expenses. In 2023, Lae noticed swelling in her gums. She visited the local clinic with her mother, where the medic removed a mass in her gums. The swelling disappeared, but after a year, the mass returned. Lae continues to experience swelling around her gums and difficulty opening her mouth. She can only chew on her left side because her right side is swollen. Nan Lae sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on November 12th, and needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of her procedure and care. Lae shared, “I cannot eat; sometimes I have to avoid chewing hard food.” Her mother added, “I want her to recover from this as soon as possible. She has already suffered for two years.”

Thu Zar is an 18-year-old young woman from Burma. She lives with her parents, one older brother, and one older sister in a village in Karen State. Thu Zar’s parents work as farmers, and both her brother and sister help with the family farm work . Thu Zar also helps the family with farm work. The family mainly relies on growing crops and selling some of the surplus. One of her sisters, who lives in Bangkok and works as a waitress, sends 3,000 THB per month to support the family. Their combined family income is sufficient for their daily expenses but cannot afford expensive treatment costs like surgery. In early of August 2020, Thu Zar noticed a swelling on the left side of her neck. At that time the swelling was small so that she didn't take it seriously. Over time, the mass gradually increased in size and she decided to seek treatment at the local hospital. When it did not help, she finally traveled to Thailand in June 2025 to seek care. She underwent some investigations at our medical partner's care hospital, Mae Sot Hospital, and the doctor recommended surgery to remove the mass. Currently, Thu Zar continues to experience mild pain and redness on the left side of her neck. The swelling keeps slowly growing which gets her worried about her future. She cannot sleep at night and is eating less because of the pain. Fortunately, Thu Zar sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF). She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 15th. Our medical partner is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. When Thu Zar learnt that there would be donors that would support her treatment costs, she was overjoyed. Expressing her deepest gratitude, she said: “Thank you so much to the organization BCMF and all the donors who are willing to help me with the treatment cost. Without your assistance, it would be impossible to undergo surgery. I hope to return home to help my family with farm work after surgery. Let me say that again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for helping me with treatment costs.”

Oumy is a preschooler from Haiti. She lives in a small village in central Haiti with her parents, who are both farmers, and three siblings. She attends preschool and is starting to learn to read. Oumy has a cardiac condition called an atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Oumy will fly to the Cayman Islands to receive treatment. On September 22nd, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner, the International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $8,000 to cover the cost of the surgery. Oumy's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The International Cardiac Alliance is requesting $1,500 to cover laboratory tests, medications, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Oumy's family overseas. Oumy's mother shared, "It has been very scary to know my daughter has a serious heart problem. I am looking forward to not having to worry so much about her!"

Sokuntheary is 14 years old and an eighth-grade student from Pursat Province, Cambodia. She is the youngest of two siblings and has one older brother who is currently unemployed. After her parents divorced when she was just one year old, Sokuntheary has been living with her aunt, who works as a farmer. She enjoys studying literature, which is her favorite subject at school, and she hopes to become a teacher in the future. In her free time, she likes to read books and help with housework. Her favorite food is spicy stir-fried chicken. Sokuntheary was born with scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves abnormally to one side, often resembling a "C" or "S" shape. As she has grown, her spinal curve has worsened, bending toward the right side. This condition often causes her pain and makes it difficult for her to sit for long periods. As a result, she struggles to concentrate in class when the teacher is speaking and worries about being teased by her classmates because of her appearance. Additionally, she experiences difficulty walking, which impacts her daily life. In the past, Sokuntheary had never sought hospital treatment because her family could not afford it. However, a relative informed her aunt about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). They traveled four hours to attend a consultation. On August 11th, surgeons at CSC will implant a metal "growing rod" into her spine to help correct the curve and allow for further spine growth. CSC is requesting $1,500 to cover the costs of her surgery, the implant, and post-operative care, including physiotherapy. Once she recovers, her spine will be straighter, her pain will be reduced, and she should be able to participate fully in school and everyday activities without fear or discomfort. Sokuntheary's aunt said: "After the surgery, I hope that Sokuntheary will no longer have any pain so that she can do a good job at school and focus on her studies."

Htun is a 29-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife and five-year-old son in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. Htun works as a day laborer on a construction site while his wife works as a cleaner at a clinic. His son is a preschool student. In his free time, Htun enjoys playing games on his phone and spending time with his son. In April 2025, Htun noticed a lump in his abdomen. He sought medical advice at the clinic and underwent a CT scan. Doctors diagnosed him with a liposarcoma, a tumor in his abdomen, which requires surgery. The lump causes discomfort. Htun is worried it might be cancer. He has trouble sleeping at night due to his anxiety. Htun sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on July 8th. He is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Htun expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assistance with my treatment costs. I have many things I want to say, but I do not know how to express them. I am very nervous that the lump could be cancer. After my surgery, I hope I can return to work, stay focused, and earn money for my family.”

Cheang is a 66-year-old man who lives in Kandal province in Cambodia with his wife and one of their daughters. At home, he enjoys taking care of his chickens and spending time with his grandchildren. Cheang has been having back pain since 2015. He is treated at a nearby clinic for his diabetes, and his doctor suggested he seek care for his back as he is now unable to walk. He has been diagnosed with L4-L5 nerve root compression in his spine. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre can help. On June 19th, Cheang will have a laminectomy decompression spine surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve roots caused by age-related changes in the spine. Cheang can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $903 more to support the cost of surgery and post-op care. Cheang shared, "I hope I can walk again and help take care of my family."

Tha Zin is a 25-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband in Karen State, Burma. The couple works as subsistence farmers, but her husband occasionally takes on day labor jobs to earn extra income. Tha Zin was born with an atrial septal defect (ASD), a condition in which a hole exists between the two upper chambers of the heart. Sometimes ASDs may close on their own during development, but sometimes this condition requires surgery to repair the hole and prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Tha Zin still feels tired when walking long distances and occasionally experiences chest pain. Medications help manage her symptoms, but she sometimes struggles to sleep well. Her heart condition has affected her ability to work on the farm, and she relies more on her husband’s support. The frequent travel for healthcare has also placed a financial burden on her family. Her husband often has to take time off work to accompany her to medical appointments. Tha Zin is scheduled to undergo heart surgery on May 20th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Tha Zin's procedure and care. For the future, Tha Zin said, “I dream of opening a small food shop, because I cannot work in the hot sun anymore.”

78-year-old Rolando has always been very active. Due to health issues, he now lives in the Philippines with his sister and brother-in-law, both senior citizens, along with his grandson, who is in school, and his niece, who is the family's sole provider. About thirty years ago, Rolando developed an indirect inguinal hernia, which occurs when a portion of the abdominal contents bulges through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. The condition has been causing him pain, and making it difficult for him to walk. When he first began to experience symptoms, he dismissed them, thinking that they would go away on their own. He also tried some traditional remedies, but continued to live with his symptoms. After thirty years, and as a result of the onset of severe abdominal pain, he decided to seek medical attention. After being evaluated, hernia repair surgery was recommended. Fortunately, on April 13th, Rolando will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. While a portion of Rolando's treatment will be covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation, Philippines, is seeking your help to raise the remaining $1,038 necessary for Ronaldo's surgery and care. Rolando says: "This supported surgery would be a significant help for us. Thank you very much for your kind assistance, and for giving this 78-year-old man hope."