Misgune is a 3-month-old baby boy from Ethiopia with one older brother. He loves to play and laugh with his mom. He's exclusively fed by breast milk. Misgune’s mom is a house wife; she dropped out of school at grade 9 when she got pregnant. She used to do a bit of small business before she gave birth to him. Misgune's dad is a daily laborer. They live in a rented house and their family's income is unpredictable and limited for the expenses of the basic needs of the family. Misgune was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. He needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. Misgune is scheduled to undergo surgery to correct his condition on March 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Misgune's procedure and care. After his recovery, Misgune will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Misgune's mom said, “It is my hope that my baby will get healthy and as normal as other boys. I hope I will raise him well and educate him. I hope I will start working again and support my children. ”

"A month ago, Thida was in a traffic accident that broke bones in her face," says our medical partner in Cambodia, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). "She is in pain everyday and it is hard for her to eat solid food and speak." 22-year-old Thida is newly married and works in a garment factory. She loves pop music radio and Khmer television. For $405, CSC can treat Thida's displaced bones and help her face return to its normal appearance. The treatment will also decrease swelling. Thida looks forward to supporting herself again, and not having her husband work less in order to care for her. Let's help Thida recover from her car accident and return to work!