Goodluck is a child from Uganda. He is the third born out of four children. His father is a businessman, and his mother is a house wife. They live in a rented house and hope to build a house of their own. Since 2016, Goodluck has has a right inguinal hernia. The swelling is uncomfortable and makes him irritable. Fortunately, on April 18, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Goodluck's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Goodluck's mother says, "My son’s health is disturbed with this condition for two years now. I don’t have money to pay for his treatment. We need help from Watsi so that my son can have peace of mind."

Brayan is a nine-month-old boy from Tanzania. He is very active and loves playing with other babies. He is one in a family of four, and Brayan’s parents are small-scale farmers and business operators. Since he was born, Brayan has had trouble breathing. His mother took him to the hospital, where the doctor diagnosed him with congenital pharyngeal tonsils. This means that his adenoids, the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity, are enlarged and blocking his airway. The doctor gave him medication, but he did not recover. If left untreated, this condition can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing, sore throats, recurrent infections, and sleep apnea. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $609 to fund Brayan's surgery. He is scheduled for his operation at our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, on October 19. After treatment, he will be able to breathe properly and engage fully in life and school moving forward. “I and Brayan’s father will be very happy when Brayan gets treated," his mother says. "We promise to take good care of him and to help him reach his goals in life by taking him to school when he grows up."

Ampaire is an 18-month-old boy and the oldest child of his single mother. Six months ago, he developed a painful swelling in his left groin region. He was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a left inguinal scrotal hernia. His doctors recommended surgery, but his mother could not afford treatment. Without treatment, hernias can lead to continued pain, infertility, organ strangulation, and other complications. Fortunately, Ampaire and his mother visited our medical partner's care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital. On December 7, he is scheduled to undergo a repair surgery, during which doctors will move Ampaire's organs back inside the intestinal wall, relieving his symptoms. For $249, we can fund this procedure. “I am stressed and worried because my baby is sick, and I don’t have money to pay for his treatment.” says his mother. Let's help her and Ampaire!

Musinguzi is an 11-month-old baby whose single mother teaches nursery school. Since birth, Musinguzi has had a swelling in his right groin region. One month ago, he was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. His mother could not afford to pay for a repair surgery. Fortunately, a friend advised her to bring Musinguzi to our medical partner's hospital, Holy Family Virika Hospital. Musinguzi's hernia causes him pain and makes it difficult for him to breastfeed. Without treatment, he is at risk of further complications. Fortunately, he will undergo a repair surgery on December 7. For $249, we can fund this surgery. Musinguzi's mother says, “Stepping into this office has given me hope my baby will be well.”

Rebecca is a four-month-old girl from Uganda. Her mother passed away shortly after her birth. Therefore, Rebecca was never breastfed. She has always had difficulty digesting formula, but her condition has grown worse recently. Rebecca has been diagnosed with acute malnutrition. Rebecca lives with her grandmother, Maria, and her four-year-old brother. Maria walked three hours carrying Rebecca to the hospital from their remote village for treatment. Fortunately, with the help of our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, Rebecca will begin her malnutrition treatment on January 9. Acute malnutrition is very treatable. Therapeutic milk products and micronutrients will help Rebecca recover. Treatment will enable her gain weight and strengthen her immune system. Maria provides for her family by growing food on her own land. She also weaves mats in her spare time for extra income. She is a window and has difficulty supporting her grandchildren. She cannot afford the hospital and treatment fees. She needs $316 to fund this treatment. “I appreciate so much the help for my granddaughter," says Maria. "I want her to grow strong, so she can go to school when she is older."