Kyaw is a seven-year-old boy who lives with his mother and two older brothers in a refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand. Kyaw is a student in grade two but unfortunately, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in camp, all schools in the camp have been closed since July 1st. His oldest brother is unemployed and his mother is homemaker. Kyaw’s family receives 1,240 baht (approx. 41.30 USD) per month which is just enough for their monthly expenses. Kyaw’s mother also grows vegetables in a small garden just for themselves. In his free time, Kyaw like to watches movies and play with his friends. Kyaw also like to watch and listen to fairy tales before he falls asleep. At noon on October 24th, Kyaw climbed a tamarind tree to collect its fruits, carrying a bag with his favorite toy inside. He hung the bag on a tree branch, but his toy fell out when he accidentally bumped into his bag with his shoulder. While climbing down to retrieve his toy, his foot slipped, and he fell out of the tree onto his right arm. He immediately experienced severe pain in his right wrist and saw that it looked deformed. The next day, International Rescue Committee (IRC) referred Kyaw and his mother to nearby Mae Sot Hospital. There Kyaw received an x-ray and a doctor told Kyaw and his mother that Kyaw’s right wrist was fractured and that he would need to undergo surgery for it to heal properly. Currently, Kyaw is experiencing severe pain in his right hand, and his right wrist is swollen and looks deformed. He cannot grab anything with his right hand, and he cannot raise his arm above his head. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Kyaw will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for October 27th and will cost $1,500. This treatment will help Kyaw be able to use his hand again and he will no longer be in pain after surgery. Kyaw said, “I am so happy to receive support from the organization and I am thankful to the donors who will support me. I am so happy to have a chance to undergo surgery to repair my wrist. I want my hand to heal and be like before so that I can grab anything I want to.”

Florence is a 47-year-old farmer. She is married and a mother to five children, including a daughter who is married and works as a tailor, three sons who are in school, and another son who works as a porter. Florence works as a casual laborer and weaves mats, while her husband works as a herdsman. For about six months, Florence has been experiencing bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal discharge. She has been diagnosed with a premalignant cervical lesion and requires surgery to remove the lesion. If not treated, the lesion could become cancerous. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Florence receive treatment. On November 4th, she will undergo a hysterectomy, or a procedure where surgeons will remove her uterus, at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Florence will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Now, she needs help raising $219 to fund her procedure and care. Florence shared, "the last six months have been difficult. I kindly ask for your support to make my surgery possible."

Sok Heng is a nine-year-old student in the third grade. She has two siblings, including a younger brother and an older sister. Her father works in construction, while her mother works in a factory. When she is not in school, she likes to read books and play games with her older sister. Her favorite subject is math, and she would like to be an engineer when she grows up. Since she was two months old, Sok Heng has had a mass on her upper lip. She was treated at a local hospital with medication, but the mass has continued to grow and she experiences discomfort. She has been diagnosed with a hemangioma, or a bump made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Sok Heng to receive treatment. She traveled to CSC's care center where, on December 3rd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Sok Heng needs help raising $231 to fund her procedure and care. Sok Heng's mother shared, "I hope she gets better after surgery, and she can go to school and look like other children."