"Emmaculate believes and hopes that her life and that of their children will one day will be better," writes Lwala Community Alliance about this 22-year-old mother of two from Kenya. "She hopes to achieve this by starting a small business after her safe delivery." Emmaculate is expecting a child and hoping to receive a medically attended delivery to reduce the risk of fatal complications at home. "Emmaculate became a widow after her husband died in August, 2014 from a long term illness that depleted almost all that they had," the Lwala team continues. "Emmaculate's neighbor describes her as a hardworking and a happy mother who has always ensured she is in good relationship with her neighbors. She is a member of a women’s group in their village where she tells us that they share their life experiences and economic development ideas." A safe delivery in a health facility. Prenatal care. Postnatal care. That's what $290 will provide Emmaculate as she prepares for the birth of her newborn baby. Let's make sure that this caring mother and her newborn-to-be are in good hands from the very beginning.

Say hello to Adrian, a four-month-old boy! He lives with his parents in Kenya’s coastal region. Adrian’s mom stays at home to take care of him, and his father works as a taxi driver. Adrian has hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid inside the skull which leads to brain swelling and an enlarged head. If Adrian isn’t treated, he is likely to lose his eyesight and is at risk for developing an infection in his brain. For $980, Adrian can receive a shunt insertion that will divert the excess fluid in his skull to another part of his body. The lessened pressure on his nerves will decrease his risks of blindness, brain compression and meningitis. Adrian’s mother says, “I hope for the best. Our wish is for Adrian to receive the best treatment that will enable him to live a healthy life.” Let’s help make this family’s wish come true, and fund little Adrian’s treatment!