Osbert is a 5 year old boy, living with his parents and two siblings in Uganda. His mother is a small-scale farmer, while his father works as a school cook. They own a three-room mud house for shelter. Since birth, Osbert has had an umbilical hernia. While he had a big umbilicus when he was born, his mother thought that it was normal, so nothing was done. However, a few days ago, Osbert began to have pain around the umbilicus, and it looked as if it had increased in size. Additionally, it was very hard to the touch. His parents brought him to the hospital, where the doctor recommended surgery in order to make certain that Osbert doesn't suffer strangulation of the hernia. Osbert's family cannot afford the cost of the procedure. However, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, has stepped up to help. On October 11th, Osbert will undergo hernia repair surgery at Rushoroza Hospital, after which he will be able to resume a healthy and comfortable life. Osbert and his family need your support to fund this procedure, which will cost $170. Osbert’s mother says: “I pray that my son gets well through surgery. I believe he will live a better life and be able to continue with education to higher levels.”

Augostino is a playful boy in kindergarten, who hails from Samor village in Western Kenya. One year ago, Augostino suffered severe burns to the left side of his face when he was trying to fetch food. As a result of his injury, Augostino developed scar contractures, which have tightened the skin around the burns. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Augostino receive treatment. On May 1st, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him heal. Now, his family needs help to fund this procedure, which will cost $1,478. Augostino's father says, “I want my child to have a good look just like other children. I always ask myself why this happened to him."

Faith is a 17-year-old student in high school. She lives with her grandmother as her father is absent. Her mother is a small-scale farmer who does her best to support their family. A year ago, Faith developed a painful swelling in her chest. The mass is painful, and is growing. On May 17th, surgeons at our partner's medical care center will remove the mass. Now, Faith's family needs help to raise $188 to fund this procedure. Faith's grandmother says, “If I could personally afford the cost of surgery, I would have already paid for my granddaughter to be treated but I cannot afford it. I pray that she gets the necessary treatment with your support so that she gets well. I will be very grateful when she is treated.”