Sabita is 12 years old and a 5th-grade student from India. She is the youngest among six siblings, having four brothers and two sisters. Sabita is cheerful, cooperative, and emotionally resilient. She enjoys drawing and dancing, which reflect her creative and lively personality. She comes across as a determined child with a positive attitude towards treatment and recovery, supported closely by her family. Her family engages in farming and daily wage labor. About 10 years ago, Sabita sustained a severe burn injury after accidentally falling into boiling curry. The injury resulted in post-burn scars and contractures involving her right hand, elbow, and forearm, leading to difficulty in movement and function. Sabita has been receiving care with our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, and has been under follow-up for the management of post-burn treatment. The burn injury and resulting post-burn contractures have significantly affected Sabita's mobility, function, and daily activities. Her scars and limited movement also affect her self-confidence and social interactions with peers. These limitations may interfere with academic performance, play, and participation in extracurricular activities such as dancing, which she enjoys. When Sabita's family learned about G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, they traveled for 2.5 hours seeking treatment. On May 27th, specialty surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery, which will improve her mobility and prevent further worsening of the post-burn contractures. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,442 procedure. Sabita's father shared, "Our only wish is that our daughter can use her hand properly and live like other children. She has suffered a lot since childhood, yet she always stays cheerful and brave."

Nusrat is a nine-year-old girl from West Bengal, India. She has an elder brother and goes to school in her village. She lives in a home that her family shares with extended family, and she is equally loved and adored by everyone. When she was just an infant, Nusrat sustained severe burns when a vessel full of hot oil was accidentally spilt as her uncle walked by carrying the pot. She was treated locally for a few weeks, but developed extensive scarring on the left side of her face, lower lip, neck, and chest. She had two previous surgeries in 2019 to treat the burned skin on her neck. Nusrat needs surgery for her residual neck contracture and lower lip scarring. She has high hopes of restoring her neck mobility and improving her appearance with surgical repairs. Nusrat has travelled a considerable distance for treatment with our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center. The G.S. Memorial Trust will cover a portion of the cost of her procedure, and the family is seeking assistance to raise the remaining $866 to fund her next procedure. Her surgery is scheduled for April 8th. Nusrat's mother says, "The surgical team and the hospital have been supportive during her treatments before, and we have full faith in their abilities to treat her and help her regain confidence as they have done from day one."

Lemuel is a five-year-old boy from Kenya who has three siblings (twin siblings who are 10 years old and a younger sibling who is 2 years old). His mother sells detergent soap, and his father works as a cleaner. Together, they support their four children, but due to their limited income, the family has been unable to afford national health insurance and needs help raising funds to cover the cost of Lemuel's surgery. Lemuel began experiencing pain in his lower abdomen when he was three years old. At times, his testes would become swollen, a condition that caused his mother great concern. They rushed him to a nearby hospital, where tests revealed a buildup of fluid and the need for surgery. Unfortunately, that facility lacked the resources to provide the required care at the time. For the last two years, Lemuel has lived with persistent pain that is managed with pain medication. Then, in January 2026, Lemuel was brought to our medical partner's hospital, where he was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and advised to undergo hernia repair surgery to relieve the pain he is currently experiencing. Due to his condition, Lemuel has been in and out of school, struggling to attend classes consistently. Fortunately, on January 15th, Lemuel will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. This surgery will alleviate his pain, allow him to live more comfortably, and enable him to return to school and continue his education. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $585 to fund Lemuel's surgery. Lemuel says, "The pain comes and goes. Sometimes I feel it at school, and sometimes at home."

Emelin is a joyful and curious four-year-old girl from Chocó, Colombia. She attends preschool, where her enthusiasm and curiosity brightens everyone's day. Her energy is contagious, and her kindness leaves a lasting impression on everyone around her. From a young age, Emelin has dreamt of becoming a doctor, so she can help those in need. Emelin has been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, a tissue bulge in the belly button area, that occurs due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The condition has been causing her discomfort and tenderness, making it difficult for her to do everyday activities like playing, jumping, and fully enjoying her childhood. Fortunately, on April 21st, Emelin will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner, Clínica Noel. Her family is seeking $786 to fund the procedure, which will allow her to live more comfortably and enjoy her childhood to the fullest. Emelin’s mother said "I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the donors supporting her surgery. Thank you for extending your generous hand without even knowing her personally. That gesture is, without a doubt, one of the purest expressions of human kindness. Your support not only alleviates a medical need, but also fills our hearts with hope."

Shivani is a five-year-old girl from India. In a family of seven, her mother and father care for her and her siblings on the sole income earned by her father. Recently, Shivani's mother tried to enroll her in school, but with limited mobility in her hand, she was unable to join the class in lessons. Shivani was tragically burned by a vessel of boiling tea when she was just 18 months old. She was treated locally at the time, but no further treatment has been done since. Because of the skin contractions caused by the burn on her left hand, she is now facing setbacks in her education. With treatment, her family hopes to enroll Shivani in school so that she can begin her education and ensure a better future. Our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, has scheduled Shivani's surgery for April 8th and is requesting $1,442 to fund her treatment. "We hope that the surgery will help her regain function and allow us to enroll her in school so that she can get the education she deserves," says Shivani's mother.

Aliya is a 16-year-old girl from India. Her family is from Rampurhat in Birbhum, West Bengal. When she was five years old, Aliya sustained severe burn injuries when a lighted lamp accidentally fell on her while she was going to eat, and her nightgown caught fire. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries at our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, to address her burn-related complications. She continues to require treatment and is currently admitted for another surgery to further improve her condition. Aliya is scheduled for a post-burn contracture surgery on April 6th, and needs help raising $1,442 to fund her procedure and care. Aliya attends school, and ongoing surgical care is essential to help her regain function and lead a more independent life. Aliya's mother shared, "We are very happy with the surgeries our daughter has received at this hospital. We have seen a big difference in her condition, and we are grateful for the care and support she continues to receive."