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."

Agnes is a 15-year-old soon-to-be mom from Uganda. She has a very outgoing personality and enjoys learning very much. Aside from school, Agnes also enjoys participating in sports and cooking with her mother. Because of Agnes's young age, her doctors consider her pregnancy to be high-risk. They recommend that she receive medical attention before, during, and after labor to ensure a safe delivery. On September 6, she will begin to receive supplements and attend antenatal checkups and health education classes. She will deliver her baby in the hospital, and she will undergo a C-section if necessary. After birth, Agnes and her baby will be monitored by the hospital staff. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $241 to fund hospital monitoring for Agnes. Agnes's mother is thankful for the support her daughter will receive. She says, “I would like to thank all the donors helping with my daughter’s safe delivery. It is so generous and we are very grateful.”