Meet Rapha, a 15-month-old girl who lives in Cambodia with her mother. "She is the only child in her family. She enjoys playing with her dolls," our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), explains. Rapha has been diagnosed with a squint in both eyes. A squint, also referred to as strabismus, is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. Due to this condition, Rapha experiences blurred vision and crossed eyes. CSC is one of the few hospitals in Cambodia that treats strabismus, and many patients travel from far provinces because they cannot receive or afford this care locally. For $290, Rapha will receive a surgical procedure to improve her sight. CSC explains, "A strabismus procedure on each eye will correct the misalignment of her eyes and her vision will improve." Strabismus surgery consists of identifying and moving muscles on the eye in order to straighten the eye. The surgery usually takes 1-2 hours. Recovery is relatively fast and the incisions heal within 1-2 weeks. Rapha's mother adds, "I hope Rapha can go to school and study very well like other kids, and can have a good job in the future."

Juvensio is an energetic one-year-old who lives with his mother in Zambia. He was born with spina bifida, a dangerous condition which leaves the spine protruding in a fluid filled sack on his back, which makes Juvensio susceptible to infection and spinal cord damage. Bernadette, Juvensio's mom, is certain that her baby boy is going to be a great man some day. Even when family and friends suggested she abandon Juvensio, Bernadette stood up to them. The benefits of addressing Juvensio's condition are promising, he would be less susceptible to infection, spinal damage, and no longer be at risk of fatality. The cost of the procedure, called a meningocele repair, is out of reach for Juvensio and his mother. With $2000 we can help Juvensio move on with his life. We can give him the opportunity to make his loving mother's dreams for him come true: to become a great man.

Everline is a 25-year-old mother of two children who lives with her family in Kenya. Her husband recently passed away, leaving Everline, a farmer who grows millet, cassava and other vegetables, to feed the family. Everline uses the money she makes from selling crops to pay for school fees. Money is tight, but even though she has experienced loss so recently, Everline is resolved to make ends meet. She is currently pregnant, and experiences abdominal and thigh pain, as well as severe headaches in the morning. Everline is concerned with not having the financial resources to ensure that her baby will be delivered safely. For $215, we can ensure that Everline's baby is delivered in a safe health facility. Everline will receive guidance and education on how to take good care of her newborn, and the baby will receive check-ups from medical staff and maternal and child health workers after birth.

Meet Lalanne, a one-year-old girl living in Haiti. Born with a cleft palate, Lalanne has difficulties eating and drinking. For a growing kid, this poses major development problems. Lalanne’s mother is from the Haitian countryside, and provides for her three children on her own. She is determined to take care of her family and wants to make life good for Lalanne, but she's already done all she can afford to help her daughter overcome this condition and grow up healthy. Lalanne already underwent one round of repair surgery, but needs one more procedure to fix her cleft palate so she can use her lips correctly. For $960, we can make the simple, daily tasks of eating and drinking better for Lalanne.

Say hello to Tychannu, a three-year-old from Cambodia! He loves playing with toy cars and drinking sugarcane juice. When Tychannu was one, he touched a motorbike exhaust pipe and severely burned his hand and wrist. The burns healed, but he has not regained full functionality of his hand. He cannot grip properly due to thickened scar tissue. Tychannu needs reconstructive surgery, including skin grafts. For $300, doctors will perform this surgery to give Tychannu full use of his hand again. Let's help Tychannu get this treatment so that he can grow up using his hand!