Melany is an intelligent, affectionate, and kind girl. She is known for being active and generous, always willing to share. She loves to play and explore the world around her. However, due to a condition in her teeth that appeared when she was just three years old, she has stopped smiling freely for fear of being teased by other children. Despite this, she remains cheerful and has dreams for the future: when she grows up, she wants to become a soccer player. Melany is scheduled for dental surgery on December 17th. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund her treatment and care. The dental treatment under general anesthesia will help eliminate deep cavities. It will be performed under general anesthesia, which guarantees pain relief, anxiety control, and safety during the procedure. Before the procedure, a complete medical evaluation will be performed, and after the procedure, Melany will undergo a period of supervised recovery. Melany's parents say, "We are overjoyed to know that our daughter will be able to receive the treatment we have been waiting for. This step will not only help her regain the confidence to smile comfortably, but also improve her physical and emotional health. We cannot find the words to express our gratitude; we are convinced that Melany will be very happy to know that, thanks to your generosity and commitment, we will be able to overcome this condition together that has accompanied her since she was so young."

Yuliana is a four-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. Yuliana lives with her mom, who is a homemaker; her dad, who works in construction; and her older brother. When Yuliana was born, her mother noticed that she struggled to breathe and was frequently agitated. Two weeks ago, Yuliana could not breathe, so her parents took her to the emergency room, where her heart problem was discovered. Yuliana has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition prevents Yuliana's blood from circulating properly, causing her weakness and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On December 9th, Yuliana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Yuliana's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Yuliana's mother shared, "I'm grateful I could find people who can help my daughter, I pray all goes well!"

U Shwe is a 64-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, son, two daughters, and two grandchildren in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. He and his wife are retired, and his daughters and grandchildren are students. His son works as a freelance Burmese-Thai translator, and another daughter works at a dormitory, and sends money to support the family when she can. In early February 2025, U Shwe had a pain in two of his teeth. He had tehm extracted, which which seemed to solve the problem. However, when he went for a check-up for his diabetes in May, the medic conducted an oral exam and noticed that white spots that resembled a tumor were found in his gums. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, for specialized care. Currently, U Shwe is experiencing severe pain inside and outside his mouth. Due to the pain, he can only eat soup and soft foods, and has difficulty sleeping. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, can help. On October 6th, U Shwe will undergo a tumor removal surgery. He needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. U Shwe said, “I hope that after my surgery I will feel better when eating and sleeping that I can eat and sleep with my family again.”

Sha is a 67-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild. Originally from Bago Division, Burma, she fled to the camp in 2008 after her husband passed away and armed conflict made it unsafe to stay in her village. She is a homemaker, and her daughter and son-in-law work as day laborers in a nearby village. Sha stays at home and cares for her grandchild. Sha has poor vision in both eyes and experiences discharge. This makes it difficult for her to move around the house and care for her grandchild. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Sha. On September 9th, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Sha's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Sha said, “Now, my vision is getting worse, and I can’t see properly. I would love to see clearly again after the operation.”

Say is a 28-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She lives with her mother, five younger siblings, husband, and their 2-year-old daughter. Say and her family are originally from Karen State, Burma. They fled to the camp in December 2010 due to armed conflict. Her husband works as a day laborer just outside the camp, while she works as a teacher. During her free time, she plants vegetables around her home and makes traditional dresses to earn extra income. Say is currently expecting her second child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Say undergo a C-Section on August 10th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Say needs your support. Say said, “In the future, I want to be a good teacher and serve my community as much as I can, while taking good care of my family.”

Htoo is a 32-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, two sons, and a daughter in Karen State. He is an agricultural day laborer, and sometimes forages for vegetables in the forest. His eldest son goes to school, while the other two are too young to be enrolled at school, so his wife looks after their children at home. They also raise some chickens and pigs. In his free time, he likes to play with his children. On July 6th, 2025, Htoo fell from a fruit tree, broke his wrists, and dislocated his elbows. He is in pain and unable to move his hands. Htoo needs help with his daily tasks as his mobility is limited. His family is stressed about his condition. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Htoo will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for July 8th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help relieve the pain and restore his mobility. Htoo's wife said, “He is the only one who works and supports our whole family. When he got hurt, we didn't know what to do. I hope that he will get better and then able to work again.”

Naw is a 39-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in the dormitory together with other students in one of the migrant schools in Tak Province, Thailand. She applied to be a teacher at the school for this school year. In March 2025, Naw started to experience frequent urination and low back pain, causing her to struggle to sit for long periods. She also feels stressed about both her condition and the cost of treatment. She has been diagnosed with multiple myomas and was advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Naw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Naw is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on June 6th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, she should be able to live more comfortably. Naw expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you to the donors and BCMF for helping to cover my surgery costs. I plan to be a teacher after I am fully recovered, as teaching is my favorite thing to do.”

Nyi is a 16-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents, older brother, and two younger brothers in Mon State, Burma. Nyi finished sixth grade but discontinued his education, hoping to find a job. His mother is a homemaker, and his father works as a cargo carrier. In his free time, Nyi enjoys repairing things like electronic devices for fun. Nyi was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backward. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Nyi still suffers from tiredness and breathlessness on exertion. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Nyi. The treatment is scheduled to take place on May 10th. After his recovery, he should be able to live more comfortably. Nyi said, “After my full recovery, I want to find work so I can help my family." Nyi’s mother added, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for helping with my son’s treatment costs.”

Nay is a two-year-old boy from Burma living with his parents in Tak Province, Thailand. When he was one year old, his family moved to Bago Division, Burma, to live with his grandparents. However, in October 2024, they returned to Mae Sot District after armed conflict between an ethnic group and the Burmese military destroyed their home. Since then, Nay’s mother has stayed home to care for him after he began experiencing health concerns. His father works as a day laborer at construction sites. Nay loves playing with his toys, spending time with his mother and aunt, and watching videos on his mother’s phone. In April 2024, Nay began crying frequently, and his mother noticed occasional swelling in his groin area. She brought him to a local clinic, where he was given pain medication and told that the swelling might require surgery, though a clear diagnosis was not provided. His symptoms continued, and he now experiences swelling and pain in his groin, vomiting after meals, and general fatigue. Fortunately, Nay was seen by the doctors at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. On April 11th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund his surgery. After treatment, Nay is expected to experience relief from pain and be able to play and grow in comfort. Nay’s mother shared, “As I am not working, my husband is the only breadwinner, and his work is irregular. I have been very stressed as we are facing financial difficulties, and I am worried about my son’s recovery process.” She also expressed her gratitude, adding, “Thank you to your organization and all donors for supporting my son’s treatment cost. May God bless you all."

Linn is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents, older sister and younger sister in the village in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. He and his family fled to Thailand from Burma in 2021. Currently, his father works as a day laborer at a construction site and his mother is a homemaker. Linn and his siblings are students at the migrant school in Mae Sot, Thailand. The family income is just enough to cover their daily expenses. For basic health care, they usually visit to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) in Mae Sot with free health care services. On 9th February 2025, Linn and his father were on a motorcycle when they got into an accident. Linn fell and was unconscious for a short period of time. Their family friend took them to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) immediately. Upon arrival, Linn underwent some physical examination and was advised to come back in the morning for some oral prescriptions. Linn and his father returned to their home, where he started experiencing vomiting and a headache. The following day, Linn’s symptoms worsened and he was brought back to MTC. He was transferred to our medical partner care center, Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), for further investigations and treatment. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF) is helping Linn receive treatment. On March 10th, he will undergo treatment at Mae Sot Hospital. While the team at MSH, originally planned for an emergency surgery with a high cost of care, his medical team has updated the treatment plan for a CT scan as his condition is improving. His family is now requesting $414 to cover the cost of this procedure and care. Linn looks forward to going back to school after recovery. Linn’s father expressed his gratitude, saying “Thank you so much to the organization (BCMF) and the donors for your assistance with my son’s treatment costs. We are so pleased that we got this opportunity. Without you, my son’s care would not be possible."

Einar is a two-year-old boy from Bolivia. He is an only child from the southwest part of Bolivia who loves to smile and play and is very friendly. His mom takes care of him at home, while his dad works as a car keeper. Einar used get frequent nosebleeds and faint often, and his parents took him to the hospital where his heart problem was discovered. Einar has a cardiac condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels near his heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak and short of breath. On February 11th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will close the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Einar's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Einar's mother says: "I am so grateful that my boy has an opportunity to receive surgery. We have traveled a long distance, but now that we are here in La Paz, we have hope!"

Alison is an eight-year-old boy from Kenya. Born as a twin, he and his brother shared early milestones together until they were two years old. Alison’s brother began to speak, but Alison did not. His mother hoped he would catch up in time, but even now, at eight, Alison still cannot speak. When it was time to join school, Alison was unable to communicate and was not allowed to join school, while his twin went to class. This left him at home, longing for connection and learning. Alison comes from a family facing tough challenges. His parents have separated due to difficult circumstances, and his mother, battling mental health challenges, has been unable to provide the care he needs. Recently, Alison’s grandfather brought him to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where it was discovered that he had significant hearing loss and can barely hear any sounds. Despite his grandfather’s best efforts to raise funds for hearing aids, he has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to health issues, he cannot work, and Alison's grandmother is the family's sole supporter, selling vegetables on the roadside to make ends meet. The family is really hopeful for the day Alison will get the chance to hear, to speak, and to finally attend school with his peers. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Alison receive treatment. On January 9th, he will be fitted with hearing aids to restore his hearing, providing him a better opportunity to interact like children his age. Now, Alison's family needs help to fund this $1,171 procedure. Alison’s grandfather says, "Alison loves interacting with other children, but he often feels left out while his friends go to school without him."