Derly is a 10-year-old girl who lives with her mother in a village in Antioquia, Colombia. She lives with congenital glaucoma, a condition that has required ongoing medical care since she was very young. In addition, about one year ago, she was evaluated by a pediatric dentist, who found multiple deep dental cavities. Since then, Derly has remained under observation. However, the progression of the disease has been unfavorable, leading to significant complications in her oral health. Currently, Derly experiences intense and persistent pain, inflammation, as well as difficulty eating and falling asleep, which impacts her quality of life. The medical team has advised for her to undergo dental treatment under general anesthesia to ensure a comprehensive, safe, and effective procedure. Derly will be receiving support from our medical partner, Clinica Noel. She is scheduled to undergo treatment on May 20th, and Clinica Noel is requesting $1,109 to cover the cost of this procedure. Derly’s mother expressed: "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support; it is a great blessing. Thanks to this noble gesture, Derly will be able to receive the treatment she so desperately needs and, with it, regain her smile and the quality of life that every child deserves. May God reward you."

Alice is a 45-year-old business woman from Malawi. She is a single mother of three children. Her first child is a second‑year university student, the second is in Form One, and the youngest is in Primary Eight. Alice runs a small retail shop selling items such as school bags and suitcases. Since separating from her husband, her modest income must support all of the household expenses and school fees for her children. She strives every day to support her family through determination and hard work. For about two years, Alice has been experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, dizziness, and fatigue. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and surgery has been recommended to treat her condition. Alice believes that surgery will restore her health and enable her to continue supporting her children. She shares that her children are her motivation and she is determined to regain her strength for their well-being and future. Alice is able to contribute to her surgery, but needs additional funds for the treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Alice's surgery. On April 9th, she will undergo a hysterectomy to remove her uterus. Once recovered, Alice will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Alice says, "This condition has been an extra burden to my life, as it hinders my concentration on the work that helps my family. I am not able to pay for my surgery as a single mother. Your contribution will go a long way into supporting my family."

Say is a 26-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and daughter in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She is a homemaker, and her husband works as a day labourer outside of the camp. Say weaves traditional Karen dresses to help earn extra income. Often, their income is not enough to cover their daily needs, and they have to purchase groceries on credit, paying them back when they have money. Say is currently expecting her second child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund, is helping Say undergo a C-Section on March 8th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Say needs your support. Say says, “I would love to have either a boy or a girl. When my children are older, I would like to attend midwife classes in the refugee camp and work as a midwife at the camp hospital.”

Gilbert is 65 years old and a retired secondary school teacher from Malawi. He is married and a father of five children. His wife is a farmer. Six years ago, Gilbert began to experience troubling symptoms, including a small swelling on his neck. He visited the hospital, where he was diagnosed with recurrent follicular neoplasia of the thyroid. His medical history shows that he previously had a goiter in 1978, which was surgically removed, and he remained well afterwards. In 2023, Gilbert's condition worsened. After several tests, he was then started on chemotherapy for follicular thyroid disease and completed six cycles. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, for surgery and specialized care. He was diagnosed with a goiter, which is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Gilbert receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 7th. Surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and he and his family need help raising money. Gilbert shared, "My condition has brought in more pain to my retirement life, ending up draining all my resources on hospital support; kindly help me to get better and get away with the stigma around me, said Gilbert during assessment."

Gabriel is 17 months old and the youngest of two children from Bolivia. He lives with his dad, who works in a cookie factory, his mom, who is a homemaker, and his older sister. Gabriel loves to play with his older sister. Gabriel was born prematurely. He needed oxygen while in the incubator. While caring for him in the hospital, doctors noticed a heart murmur and diagnosed Gabriel with a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart: blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving him weak and short of breath. On January 7th, Gabriel will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in his heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Gabriel's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Gabriel's mother shared, "I have a lot of faith that this surgery will be alright, and my child will have a healthy heart!"

Killiness is a 54-year-old farmer from Malawi, married with no children. She lives in rural Lilongwe, about 90 km from the city, and supports herself and her elderly, sick mother through small-scale farming. Her husband rarely visits, leaving her with full responsibility for the household. Her limited income barely covers their living expenses. For two years, Killiness has been experiencing severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. She sought help at a nearby facility and was referred to a larger hospital, where she continued receiving care. Due to financial challenges, she often had to forgo food to save money for transport. Her condition has greatly affected her ability to farm and provide for her mother, and she frequently misses her work due to pain and hospital visits. The illness has also isolated her socially and caused emotional distress. Kiliness was scheduled for surgery on October 22nd but elevated blood pressure led to postponement. She returned to the hospital on November 12th, only to face another delay due to long waiting lists. Feeling hopeless, she prepared to leave, but a doctor encouraged her to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope (PIH). She went immediately and was reviewed by a gynecologist. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Killiness's surgery. On December 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Killiness will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kiliness says, “Please help me. The pain has made life so difficult, but with surgery I’ll be able to farm again, care for my mother, and move forward with my life.”

Emily is 45 years old and a mother of five children from Malawi. She is a farmer, while her husband works as a bicycle repairman. Since 2018, shortly after the birth of one of her children, Emily has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with severe bleeding. The condition has progressively weakened her, made it difficult for her to carry out her daily activities, and required her to undergo a blood transfusion. Emily has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Emily's surgery. On November 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Emily will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Emily shared, "My hope completely depends on you, donors, to save my life; I cannot afford to pay for my surgery."