Emilio is a 48-year-old man living in Guatemala. He came to Watsi in hopes of receiving a prosthetic leg. According to our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, “Emilio had a farming accident in 2013 which resulted in a non-healing infection and wound of his left leg. As a result he had to have the leg amputated. Since then, his mobility has been very limited. He gets around with crutches, but his ability to continue working is minimal. This is affecting his economic and family stability.” Emilio looks forward to “being able to work in the fields again, and being able to for walks with my family and friends.” For $1,255 we can fund the prosthetic device that will allow him to get back to life as normal! Emilio tells us, “Since 2013, I have looked for options for getting a prosthetic device, but they are all much more expensive than I could ever hope to afford. I’m happy to have found Watsi and I hope that you can help me out!”

Meet Sabina, a 10-year-old girl in Nepal who is in the second grade. She likes studying English and playing football with her friends! Sabina is an only child and lives with her parents, though her father travels often for his temporary job at an organization. Sabina has fractures to the radius and ulna of her right arm. According to our medical partner, Possible, "Sabina was returning home after fetching some water at the nearby public tap when she slipped and injured her right arm. She was in a great deal of pain and she was unable to move her arm after the incident." As a result of her injury, "Sabina cannot perform even routine activities on her own. Since her dominant arm is injured she is almost totally handicapped. She cannot go to school and cannot help her mother in the kitchen." For $205 we can give Sabina the analgesics and cast necessary to relieve her pain. According to Sabina’s doctors, this treatment will allow Sabina "to use her right hand; perform ordinary activities, go to school and read and write. Sabina will have no residual deformity in the future and will be able to lead a normal and productive life." Let's help get Sabina back to studying English in school and playing football!

Meet Ann, a beautiful nine-month-old from Kenya. Her mother is a college student and cannot support her daughter on her own yet, so Ann lives with her grandmother. Ann has developed spina bifida, a congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube. As a result, Ann is likely to develop an underformed spine, which will lead to scoliosis and cause both bowel and bladder incontinence. Fortunately, we can step in here! For just $980, Ann will receive a surgical spina bifida closure, which will reduce her chance of infection and other serious complications like brain damage. Ann's family is hoping for treatment so their youngest member has the opportunity to grow up independent and healthy.