Lazaro is a one-month-old boy. He is the second child in his family. The family lives in Tanzania, where his parents raise livestock. When he was born, his mother noticed that his feet were turned inwards. His family took him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed him with congenital talipes equinovarus, more commonly known as bilateral clubfoot. Clubfoot is a musculoskeletal malformation present from birth, in which one or both feet bend inward due to shortened tendons. If left untreated, this condition will make walking quite difficult for Lazaro throughout his life. Fortunately, Lazaro will undergo corrective surgery on January 17. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1160 to fund Lazaro's care. "I hope that my child will be treated and then be able to straighten his legs," says Lazaro's mother.

“My dream is to save enough money to start a grocery so I can educate my children. I hope Watsi will assist me so I can get well and achieve my dream,” says Nancy, filled with hope. Say hello to Nancy, a 49-year-old wife and mother of six from Kenya. Nancy is a housewife, occasionally helping her neighbors for a few coins, and her husband is a casual laborer who repairs shoes. As a result of financial strain, some of Nancy’s children have had to stop their schooling. Three years ago, Nancy began to experience increased and irregular abdominal bleeding and pain, the result of uterine fibroids. This heavy bleeding led to anemia, accompanied by dizziness and weakness, for which she has been treated at various hospitals. The bleeding and pain has also made it difficult for Nancy to do her usual casual work or to even associate with other women. If not treated, the bleeding could lead to even more severe anemia and further incapacitation. We're raising $790 for a total abdominal hysterectomy for Nancy. “We expect after this treatment, Nancy will recover fully," explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. "She will be relieved of the pain, bleeding, and anemia. Nancy’s social life will also be improved and she will be able to work again."