Dinavensi is an amazing and strong 50-year-old single mother. She adopted her three children from her brother after he unfortunately passed away. She shared that throughout her life, she has struggled with infertility, which even resulted in a divorce in her first marriage. Dinavensi was never able to attend school, since her parents did not value female education; however, she fortunately managed to educate her three children through her income as a farmer. On top of supporting her children, Dinavensi also lives with and cares for her elderly parents by herself. For three years, Dinavensi has been experiencing pain, backaches, and abnormal bleeding. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Dinavensi's surgery. On July 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Dinavensi will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Dinavensi shares, “I am the only provider and sole caregiver for my parents, but with the condition, we have no other person to help. I hope with your support, I will get healthy once again and continue standing in for my family.”

Edith is preparing to welcome her second child into the world, but in Kenya where she lives, most expecting mothers lack access to basic maternal care. 90% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries, and it's often because women can't give birth in a clean facility with a skilled birth attendant. Edith supports her family by selling rabbits and growing maize, beans, vegetables and potatoes on her farm. Her strenuous work causes her back pain, but being the ambitious woman that she is, Edith hopes to invest in a better business after she delivers her baby. For $215, our Medical Partner Lwala Community Alliance will provide Edith with antenatal check-ups, pregnancy related health education, a safe delivery by qualified clinicians, and a baby check-up before leaving to go home. Let’s start Edith and her new child off on the right path!