Fedasa is a delightful five-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His mother describes him as having a passion for creativity and learning English. He is also very helpful around the house - often assisting her in cleaning the house and in preparing meals. His mother works as an assistant teacher, and also takes on additional domestic jobs during her spare time, such as baking injera and washing clothes in her neighborhood. About six months ago, Fedasa's mother noticed a swelling in his right scrotum after his circumcision. Concerned, she took him to a local health center, where the doctor recommended an ultrasound for further investigation. However, financial constraints made it difficult for her to proceed with the diagnostic test. In search of help, she reached out to her sister, who informed her about Mobile Clinic Ministry (MCM), running free medical services during a two-day mobile clinic in Sululta, approximately 75 km from Addis Ababa. Fedasa's mother spoke with one of the MCM staff doctors, who examined Fedasa and advised her to seek support from our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). At the hospital, Fedasa was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition where abdominal contents push through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall into the groin, creating a bulge. Surgery treatment has been recommended, but Fedasa's family is unable to afford the cost. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Fedasa receive treatment. On December 4th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery to alleviate his symptoms, allowing him a healthier life. Now, Fedasa's family needs help to fund this $512 procedure. Fedasa's mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I thank God for His support in everything. May God bless you, the dedicated staff, and donors. I pray for my child's health and a safe recovery from surgery."

Cristian is a 10-year-old boy from Colombia. He is a brave boy whose smile can cheer up everyone around him. Although he is still young, he shows great sensitivity and understands the value of caring for others. He dreams of becoming a dancer so he can fill every corner he visits with joy through his art. In recent months, Cristian has faced a problem with severe tooth decay and has been receiving dental treatment. Recently, his doctor recommended a procedure to remove an infection that has compromised several of his teeth. The process has been complex, and it was determined that the treatment must be performed under general anesthesia, due to the number of teeth affected and the young age of the patient. Cristian will undergo dental surgery on November 24th, and our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund his procedure and care. This treatment will not only relieve the physical pain Cristian has been enduring but also allow him to regain his quality of life, improve his school performance, and continue pursuing his dream of becoming a great dancer. Cristian's mother says, "Thank you so much for making this dream come true. We don't have the resources to pay for this treatment, and finding people willing to give my son a beautiful smile is truly a blessing."

Tawina is a 50-year-old farmer from Malawi. In Beni Village, nestled in the district of Lilongwe, he has always worked tirelessly to provide for his large family. With eight children to care for, Tawina has relied on his tobacco, maize, and soya bean crops to make ends meet. But in recent years, his health has taken a toll, threatening not only his livelihood but also his ability to care for those he loves most. Tawina never had the opportunity to attend school—his parents couldn’t afford to send him to school. As a result, he has relied solely on his farming skills to support his family. Despite his lack of formal education, he is a dedicated and hard-working man, always willing to put in the hours needed to ensure his family has what they need. Since two years ago, Tawina has had a bilateral inguinal hernia. This is a painful condition that has made it difficult to work and even harder to care for his family. The bulges that appear in his abdomen cause excruciating pain, and while they can be manually reduced, they always return, often worsening with time. As the condition progressed, Tawina could no longer ignore it. In May 2024, he sought medical help, hoping for a solution that would allow him to return to his work on the farm. But he faces another obstacle: the high cost of treatment. Without any more farm produce to sell and with limited savings, he is struggling to pay for the medical care he needs. “I want to be there for my children,” Tawina says. “I want to see them grow up strong, healthy, and educated—things I never had the chance to experience. But I can’t do it alone. The pain from the hernia is making it impossible to work, and now I don’t have enough to pay for my treatment.” Fortunately, on November 21st, he will undergo hernia repair with mesh surgery at Nkhoma Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $500 to fund Tawina's hernia repair surgery. Once recovered, he will live more comfortably. "I want to be there for my children,” Tawina says. “I want to see them grow up strong, healthy, and educated—things I never had the chance to experience."

Beatrice is a 31-year-old woman, who lives with her husband and three young children in Kenya. She is a homemaker, while her husband works at a flower farm near their home. Three years ago, Beatrice began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling. She was diagnosed with a non-toxic, multinodular goiter, which was surgically removed about a month ago. After the mass was biopsied, however, it was determined that Beatrice has papillary thyroid carcinoma, a thyroid cancer commonly caused by genetic factors. She was informed that she would need a total thyroidectomy, to prevent further damage and other disease complications. Unfortunately, the medical insurance provided by her husband's job, won't pay for a second operation in the same year. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Beatrice to access the care that she needs. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on July 27th, at AIC Kapsowar Hospital. Surgeons will remove all of her thyroid gland, in a procedure that will cost $936. Beatrice and her family need your help to raise this money. Beatrice says: "I am so broken right now. I feel sorry for myself and my children, as they really need me. I believe I will get well to continue being there for my family.”

Kwan is a sweet and charming one-year-old girl who loves to dance whenever she hears music! She also likes to play with coconut leaves and pretend she is cooking with them. She lives with her parents and four brothers in Thailand. Kwan’s family fled from Karen State, Burma in 2016 due to armed conflict in their area. Her two oldest brothers and her father all work as agricultural day laborers, her other two brothers currently attend school, and her mother works as a homemaker. Her parents share that their monthly income is enough for their basic day-to-day needs, and when they feel sick, they typically use traditional medicine to manage their symptoms. One year ago on March 1st, Kwan was born at Tha Song Yang Hospital. Immediately after birth, her mother noticed that she had a small lump between her eyes. The doctor diagnosed her with encephalocele, a condition that occurs when the neural tube does not close and causes a sac-like bulge with brain tissue and spinal fluid to poke through the skull. The mass is currently increasing in size and pressing on her nostrils. Doctors want Kwan to undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which X-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $693 to cover the cost of Kwan's CT scan and care, which is scheduled for August 8th. Kwan's mother says, “I was so happy when I heard my daughter has donors who will help support her treatment. Every night I have prayed to God to help my daughter. I want to thank the organization and the donors so much for their kindness. I want my daughter to grow up the same as other people and go to school. I want her to become an educated person. I also want her to help poor communities.”