Brian is a playful five-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the youngest of three children. His mother describes him as a very clever and curious child who is always eager to know what people are doing. His mother earns a living by washing clothes for neighbors, while his father picks tea and flowers on neighboring farms. Two weeks ago, while bathing Brian, his mother noticed something unusual in a sensitive area of his body. A neighbor advised her to take Brian to the hospital, where a scan revealed that Brian has a left inguino-scrotal hernia. He needs surgery, but the could not afford it. Brian was referred to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where doctors explained that Brian needs surgery or he would be at risk of complications such as strangulation or infection. Fortunately, on December 14th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $517 to fund Brian's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Brian's mother shared, "I am worried about my son. I seek for assistance so that he can be treated. I wish to see him grow up like other children."

Brian is a 3-year-old from Uganda and the third-born in a family of four young children. Although Brian is too young to start school yet, his older siblings are in school. His parents practice small-scale farming to provide for their family. Since birth, Brian has had right scrotal hernia. He experiences on-and-off swelling, and his condition worsens after walking long distances or playing with other children. Additionally, he often experiences lower abdominal pain, frequent vomiting, and occasional fever. His mother has sought help for Brian from various clinics, but he was only given painkillers. Brian's condition worsened a week ago, prompting his mother to bring him to our medical partner's health center for further intervention. Fortunately, on June 17th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Brian's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Brian's mother said, "My son will now play well and walk with ease after recovery."

Arlet is a preschooler from Bolivia. She lives in a valley in southern Bolivia with her father (who is a farmer), her mother ( who is a homemaker), and one older sister. She goes to preschool and loves coloring and drawing. Arlet has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 24, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner International Cardiac Alliance is helping her family raise $1,500 to directly support her treatment. Her mother shared: "Our family has been hoping and praying for this surgery ever since our daughter was a small baby, and we are so glad to have the chance now."

Meet Suleiman, a ten-year-old boy from Tanzania and the oldest child in his family. Suleiman's father depends on casual day jobs to earn a living and his mother is a homemaker. Suleiman was born with a condition that affects his growth and development. When he was younger, he used to have frequent seizures. When he started walking, his parents noticed that his left leg looked different. They took him to a hospital where he was given a special shoe to use. While it initially helped, his leg became worse as he grew older. Suleiman's parents learned about our medical partner's care center, African Mission Healthcare's, Kafika House, for treatment. There, Suleiman was diagnosed with hemiplegic left cerebral palsy and unilateral left club foot. He is now attending exercise sessions to help with his body coordination. On August 13th, Suleiman will receive club foot correction treatment to correct his left foot and make it easier for him to move and walk. Suleiman needs your help to raise $1,119 to fund his treatment. Suleiman’s mother says: “Please help my son. He has had a hard time growing up and his leg is a big challenge to his progress. I hope this treatment will make his leg better."