Ko Zin is a 24-year-old man from Burma. He lives in Thailand with his mother, father, and two sisters. His family is from Karen State, Burma, but they moved to Thailand ten years ago for better job opportunities. When Ko Zin was nine years old, he started to experience yellow eyes, low appetite, vomiting, and pale skin. His mother took him to a hospital, where he was admitted for a week, had blood tests done, and received blood and IV transfusion. He was diagnosed with thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin than normal, leading to low red blood cell counts and anemia. Physicians at Mae Sot General Hospital determined that Ko Zin should undergo a splenectomy, a surgery to remove the spleen. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled for September 14th. Once completed, will hopefully improve Ko Zin's quality of life. Ko Zin’s mother said, “One of his older sisters passed away when she was 10 with the same diagnosis as him so for him, we tried our best for his treatment as we can and thank you so much for helping us with the treatment support.”

65-year-old Masitala is has spent most of his life working the land in Dedza District in Malawi. A husband and father of seven children, six of whom now have families of their own, he has always relied on farming maize and soya beans to provide for his household. Eight months ago, the simple life he values began to change. Masitala started experiencing difficulty passing urine. As the condition worsened, he found himself making repeated visits to health facilities, where he received medication and catheterisation to manage the symptoms. While these measures brought temporary relief, they did not solve the underlying problem. Month after month, he continued living with discomfort, uncertainty, and the inconvenience of relying on a catheter. The condition made it harder for him to focus on farming and the daily responsibilities that help sustain his family. After several hospital visits, clinicians advised him to seek treatment at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where he could access surgical care. Determined to find a lasting solution, Masitala made the journey despite having very little money. Unable to afford transportation, he walked for nearly three hours to reach the hospital. At Nkhoma Hospital, doctors diagnosed him with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and advised that he requires an open prostatectomy to restore normal urinary function and improve his quality of life. For Masitala, the diagnosis brought hope but also worry. The surgery he needs is beyond what he can afford. Like many small-scale farmers, his income depends on the harvest, and the resources available to him are barely enough to meet his family's basic needs. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund the procedure for Masitala. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Nkhoma Hospital on June 3rd and, once completed, it will hopefully improve his quality of life. Masitala hopes that surgery will free him from months of discomfort and allow him to return to the fields, care for his family, and enjoy life without the burden of illness. He says, “I have endured this condition for many months because I had no other choice. I walked all the way to the hospital because I believed there would be help for me here. My wish is to get treated, and return to my family healthy and able to work again.”

Stacy is a 10-year-old girl from Kenya. Since she was young, Stacy has grown up living in a children's home because neither of her parents is in her life. She shared that it was hard when she first arrived, but eventually Stacy started opening up and finding joy in the small moments, playing with her friends, and even enrolling in school. Currently in Grade 3, life has been a journey that has had lots of ups and downs. For years, Stacy has had an umbilical hernia, which is a tissue bulge in the belly button area, occurring due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Stacy has been experiencing on-and-off pain at the site and was on pain medication, which did not provide lasting relief. One day, the home management came across information online about our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH). After a call to BKKH, Stacy was brought to the hospital, where she underwent a series of tests. Stacy's diagnosis was confirmed, and she has now been scheduled for hernia repair surgery on August 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Stacy receive treatment. The procedure will cost $585, and once completed, Stacy will live a healthier life, free from her painful symptoms. Stacy says, "I have had to stay back many times as my friends went to school because of the pain. I hope that after surgery, I won't have to skip school anymore."

For 54-year-old Kingsley, farming has always been an important part of his life. It is how he feeds his family, pays for daily needs, and provides for his wife and four children in Malawi. Every planting season has depended on the strength of his hands. But earlier this year, one unexpected moment changed everything. Kingsley was traveling in February when he was involved in a road traffic accident. Among the injuries he sustained, the most severe was his fractured right arm. He was admitted to hospital and began what he thought would be a short journey to recovery. Instead, it became months of moving from one health facility to another, searching for treatment that never seemed to come. Each hospital visit brought another referral, another delay, or another disappointment. His family spent what little they had on transport, consultations, and the cost of simply trying to find help. As the months passed, his arm failed to heal, and the frustration began to weigh heavily on him. It was Kingsley's eldest daughter, who works as a nurse, who finally encouraged him to seek care at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital. There, an X-ray revealed that the broken bone had failed to heal. Doctors explained that he now requires Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery. During this procedure, the broken bone will be realigned and secured with metal plates and screws to encourage proper healing. Leaving the fracture untreated could result in permanent weakness, loss of function, chronic pain, and difficulty performing even simple daily activities. For a farmer whose livelihood depends on physical strength, surgery treatment will offer the best chance of regaining the use of his arm and returning to the work that supports his family. Hearing that surgery was finally possible filled Kingsley with relief, but it also came with another obstacle. After months of hospital visits and travel expenses, the family's savings had been exhausted. The treatment he had waited so long for was now beyond his financial reach. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare can help. Kingsley is scheduled for surgery on July 9th. He and his family need help raising $525 to fully fund the procedure. The surgery should allow the wound to finally heal so that he can return to his work of farming to support his family and live a more comfortable life. Kingsley shared, "I have waited a long time for someone to tell me there was still hope for my arm. I believe this surgery is my chance to work again, provide for my family, and live without the frustration I have carried since the accident. I am grateful that the donor program has given me hope when I thought I had run out of options."

Elikana is a one-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and two older siblings. His parents are small-scale farmers who grow food for household consumption and sell the surplus when the harvest allows. Elikana is a calm and observant child who enjoys being around his mother and siblings. When Elikana was very young, he was injured in a fire-related incident at home, receiving burns on his neck, ears, and parts of his face. He was able to receive care for his wounds, but the resulting scars are thick and tight. This limits his ability to move his head and arm, and affects how he feeds, plays, and interacts with others. It also makes it difficult for his mother to dress and clean him. Without treatment, Elikana is at risk of further functional limitations as he ages. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Elikana receive treatment. On February 19th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to restore his neck mobility and prevent further functional limitation. Now, he needs help to fund this $717 procedure. Elikana's father says, “He cannot fully bend and straighten his arm, making it hard for him to feed and play.”

Winner is a three-year-old girl who lives with her parents and older brother in Uganda. Winner's parents are small-scale farmers, working hard to feed their children and support their family. About five months ago, Winner developed swelling on the front of her neck. Her mother brought her to a nearby health center, where the family was given some medication. Unfortunately, it did not help, and the swelling has increased over time. Searching for a solution, Winner's family borrowed money from a local association so that they could travel to our partner's medical care center, Rushoroza Hospital. There, doctors diagnosed Winner with an anterior cystic mass and recommended mass excision surgery. Without this surgery, Winner will continue to experience swelling and discomfort. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On January 13th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Winner's family needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. Winner's mother shares, "I have used my last bit of money to bring my baby here to Rushoroza Hospital. I am passing through many hardships, especially financially. I am requesting to be helped so that my child may return to normal life and grow like other children."

Thi is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband in Karen State. Thi and her husband work as rubber tappers in the rubber fields, but she had to stop working in November 2025 because of her pregnancy. During her free time, she enjoys watching TikTok videos on her phone and doing her household chores. Thi is currently expecting her first 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 Medical Fund, is helping Thi undergo a C-Section on January 16th at our medical partner's care center, Tha Song Yang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Thi needs your support. Thi expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much to donors for assisting with my C-section costs. I feel immense happiness for your support. Without your support, I could not afford the surgery and it could endanger my life. I hope you can continue to support more patients like me and wish for the wealth and growth of your organization."

Praxeda is a 73-year-old mother of eight children from Uganda. She has dedicated most of her life to small-scale farming with her husband, cultivating food to support their family. However, due to her current condition, she is unable to work at this time, leaving her husband to manage the farming on his own. About five years ago, Praxeda started experiecing slight abdominal pain. At first, she brushed it off, thinking it was just the strenuous work from a long day in the farm. But as months passed by, the abdominal pain got worse, accompanied by other sensitive symptoms. As the months went by, the pain worsened, making it difficult for her to perform her daily activities. Farming, which had been her way of life, became almost impossible. Praxeda sought help at a nearby medical centre, where she was given some medicine, but it did not help much. Although the bleeding stopped, the pain and discomfort did not subside. Desperate for better care, but without money for transportation, she decided to walk for one hour to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. Praxeda has been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. However, Praxeda is unable to afford the surgery treatment cost. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Praxeda's surgery. On February 17th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Rushoroza Hospital. Once recovered, Praxeda will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Praxeda says, "I did not have transportation money, but I came with much hope that I might be helped. I pray that through the help of the donor program, I can receive the surgery I need."

Daniel is a calm 19-year-old student from Uganda, who enjoys playing volleyball in his free time. He comes from a family of four children, whose parents are small-scale farmers. Every day, Daniel travels more than 10 kilometres by bicycle to attend school. His parents shared that, due to financial constraints, they have difficulty paying school fees, which is why Daniel attends a distant, more affordable school. Daniel has been in fairly good health, until three months ago when a small swelling appeared around his inguinal region. This was after he fell off a bicycle on his way from school. At first, he ignored the swelling as something that would go away together with the general pain from the fall. Over time, however, the swelling persisted and got worse, even as the rest of the body healed. Daniel went to a local health center and was given medication, but this did not help much. He was then referred to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. At the hospital, Daniel was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. A hernia repair surgery has been recommended, but his family is unable to raise the required funds. Presently, Daniel is completely unable to ride his bicycle, and is worried about missing school. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare is helping Daniel receive treatment. On March 5th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Now, Daniel's family needs help to fund this $170 procedure. Daniel says, "I hope to get a chance to undergo the surgery that has been recommended, as I am in a lot of pain. I am unable to ride my bicycle to school, and hope that I can return to school soon."

Merab is a 47-year-old woman from Uganda who has lived a life defined by hard work and resilience. She is a mother of three children, all of whom are now married and living in their own homes. Merab lives with her husband in the hills of Kabale, near the Uganda–Rwanda border, where she has spent most of her life as a small-scale farmer. Twenty years ago, Merab started experiencing abdominal pain that radiated to her back. At first, she dismissed it, thinking it was just strain from long hours in the fields. But as months and years passed, the pain grew worse and was soon accompanied by a feeling of abdominal fullness. The discomfort intensified, making normal farming activities increasingly difficult. Farming, which had been her livelihood, became almost impossible. Now, she can work only for a short time before the pain forces her to stop. Merab first sought help at a nearby health centre. She was given some medication, but it did not bring the desired relief. Desperate for better care, she decided to travel to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. She borrowed some money for transportation from her village women’s association and made the long trip with a single mission: to find healing. At Rushoroza Hospital, Merab was assessed and diagnosed with multiple uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths of muscle and connective tissue 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 $319 to fund Merab's surgery. On December 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Rushoroza Hospital. Once recovered, Merab will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Merab says, "I pray that I will get the support for surgery, and I also pray that the good Lord who brought this donor program, to help and heal me through this surgery that has been recommended."