Chim is an 80-year-old man from Kompong Cham Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who stays at home and manages household tasks. Together, they have five children, all of whom are married and live in nearby villages. During the Khmer New Year on April 13th, Chim fell from a motorbike while riding on a slippery road. He immediately developed severe right hip pain. An X-ray performed at a private clinic confirmed a fracture of the right hip. Since the accident, he has only been taking painkillers for symptom relief, but continues to experience persistent pain and difficulty walking. This condition has significantly affected Chim's mobility and independence, making it difficult for him to perform daily activities or move around comfortably. He is currently unable to return to his normal routine due to ongoing pain and limited function. Chim presented to the Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) for further evaluation and appropriate management. He is scheduled for a partial hip replacement on April 21st to repair the hip fracture, to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve his quality of life. Chim can contribute $100, but needs help raising an additional $612 to fund his procedure and care. Chim said, “I feel constant pain in my hip, and it makes it very difficult for me to walk or work. I hope I can receive proper treatment so I can recover and return to my normal life.”

Franklin is a 13-year-old student from Haiti. He lives in a rural agricultural area with his parents, who are both farmers, and six older siblings. He enjoys going to school and playing soccer. Franklin has a heart condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves in his heart was severely damaged by an infection he suffered earlier in childhood, and now cannot adequately pump blood through his body. Franklin will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 23rd, he will undergo surgery, during which surgeons will attempt to repair his damaged valve; if they are unable to do so, they will remove it instead and implant an artificial replacement. While another charity, Mitral Foundation, is funding Franklin's surgery, his family will also need help with the costs associated with his surgical preparations. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It will also support securing travel documents for the family and paying travel costs for the social workers who will accompany Franklin's family overseas. Franklin's mother shared, "We are so thankful to everyone who is making this surgery possible for our son!"

Wincy is a businesswoman from Malawi. She is a widow with two sons. Her oldest son is in university, and the youngest one is waiting for university selection. Wincy sells tomatoes to support her children. She lost her husband 5 years ago, and she is now completely reliant on her small-scale business to support her family. For five years, Wincy has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms associated with abdominal pain that worsened over time. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and proper treatment was prescribed. Since then, she has been visiting different hospitals and taking different blood boosters to avoid anaemia and relieve her pains. Her business has been significantly affected. On February 4th, Wincy visited our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where she was seen by a gynecologist, who confirmed her condition and the need for surgery. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Wincy's surgery. On March 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery. Once recovered, Wincy will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Wincy said, "My condition has failed me. I cannot concentrate on my business to support my children fully at school as a single mother. If chances allow, kindly help to support my family and me."

N is a 54-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, and they both work as day laborers. Nwet also grows vegetables in her home backyard for household consumption. Nwet has two sons and one daughter who live in nearby villages with their own families. In her free time, Nwet likes doing chores and watching movies. Last April, N began to experience troubling symptoms. Doctors suspect the presence of stones in her urethra and recommend a ureteroscopy to be able to treat her symptoms. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is requesting $1,500 for this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on February 10th. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. N expressed her gratitude and said, “I am very thankful to BCMF and the donors who are providing financial support for my surgery. I want to recover as soon as possible after surgery, so that I can return to work as a daily laborer, save money, and repay my debt. Thank you once again, from the bottom of my heart, for your kindness and empathy.”

Hannah is a 36-year-old single woman from Kenya and the youngest in a family of six children. She is not employed, mainly because she's the primary caregiver of her elderly parents. She also tends to their small farm. About eight months ago, Hannah noticed a swelling on her neck. Her sister had previously undergone a thyroidectomy, and was particularly observant. Hannah decided to visit a local hospital, where a surgery was advised, but she was unable to afford it. Recently, Hannah noticed that the swelling had continued to increase, prompting her to seek care at Nazareth Hospital. She was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hannah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 20th where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising the funds. "Being the lastborn and the only one at home, my old parents depend much on my care. I seek for your support, so that I can be well to continue serving them," said Hannah.

Leah is a 30-year-old woman from Uganda. Both of her parents passed away when she was still very young. She was the youngest in her family, and by the time her parents died, all her siblings had already started families of their own. She grew up under the care of her grandmother, an elderly farmer. Determined and hardworking, Leah later secured a teaching position at a nearby community school. She enrolled in weekend studies at a college during school holidays and used her modest salary to support her education. She is married and has two children. Due to low pay, she eventually left her teaching job and started a small retail shop, which now provides her main source of income. Her husband works as a school cook. During her free time, she enjoys playing cards and occasionally playing football with her children to bond and pass the time. Leah is pregnant, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Leah undergo a C-Section on January 8th. This procedure will cost $252, and Leah needs your support. Leah says, “I don’t see any way to get the money needed for my surgery, but I have a lot of hope that with your support, my surgery will be successful.”

Anei is a five-year-old boy who lives with his parents and siblings in South Sudan. He is the youngest of five children and is a student, though recently his symptoms have interfered with his school attendance. His father cultivates sorghum and rears sheep, and his mother is a domestic laborer. Anei was born with a condition called a ventral hernia, the symptoms of which have worsened over time. Currently, he has difficulty playing and has not been able to attend school. His mother has become increasingly worried about the risks if his condition continues to go untreated, but the cost of surgery in South Sudan has been beyond the family's reach. When former patients told the family about our partner's medical care center in Kenya, they made a tremendous financial sacrifice by pausing their work and traveling to Kenya, with the hope that their precious boy would be well again. Our partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $864 to fund Anei's surgery, which will take place on December 9th. After recovery, Anei will be able to return home to play with other children and attend school without pain. Anei's mother shares, "My son has suffered for five years now, and it has been limiting him from playing like children of his age from lots of fear. Please help my son, and everything shall be fine for him."

Hnin is a 65-year-old woman who lives with her two daughters and two granddaughters in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. The family is originally from Bago Division in Burma. Hnin is retired, while one of her daughters works in a garment factory, and the other is a homemaker; her granddaughters are both students. The family income is not always enough to cover the cost of their daily expenses, so they sometimes need to borrow money from their neighbors, or the working daughter takes an advance on her paycheck from the factory where she works. The family lives with another couple that helps in paying rent, but they do not share any other resources. Due to Hnin’s health condition, they have had to borrow money for treatment and transportation costs. In 2010, Hnin was in a motorbike accident where she injured both knees. She went to a local clinic, but they did not perform an x-ray or examination, they only gave her medication for the pain. After the accident, Hnin’s knees would occasionally cause her pain, which she would treat with pain medication and traditional Burmese medicine. In January 2023, Hnin’s knee pain became worse, and her knees swelled, so she went to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) in Mae Sot where she was given pain medication, and referred to physiotherapy. However, the physiotherapy and follow-up appointments at MTC did not help much. The pain in her knees was worsening, so she stopped going but continued treating the pain with medication and traditional medicine. In January 2026, Hnin began having shaky legs when standing, and her knees were increasingly stiff, so she went to Mae Sot Hospital (MSH) in Mae Sot on 2nd February 2026. There she underwent an x-ray and was told that she had osteoarthritis in her knees which has progressed to last stage, and only surgery would help. She was given medication, a cane, and a follow-up appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon. When she attended her appointment, she underwent another x-ray, and the doctor explained about her severe osteoarthritis and advised surgery. As she can only undergo surgery one knee at a time, the doctor advised her to have surgery on her right knee, since it was causing her the most pain. Presently, Hnin spends much of her time lying down or sitting and cannot help with most housework. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Hnin receive treatment. On March 12th, she will undergo surgery to relieve pain and improve her mobility. Now, Hnin's family needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. She says, "After treatment and recovery, I look forward to going to the monastery to meditate again, as I used to do this before my knees caused me so much trouble. Thank you for your support for my treatment”.

Jeremiah is a 27-year-old young man from Kenya. He is the third-born in a family of four children. Jeremiah is educated and has completed a catering course, but after struggling to find a job in his field, he began taking on various casual jobs. He currently works as a casual storekeeper at a company in Nairobi. Although he is not married, Jeremiah works hard to sustain himself and avoid depending on his parents. A few days ago, while walking home, Jeremiah was hit by a speeding car that was overtaking another vehicle. He sustained injuries to his right leg and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where first aid was administered. An X-ray revealed an open fracture of the fibula and a dislocation of the ankle joint. He was advised to undergo an Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) procedure, but was unable to afford the cost. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On November 11th, Jeremiah will undergo a fracture repair procedure. This treatment will reduce the risks of developing complications such as delayed bone healing, deformity, or even the permanent loss of function in his leg. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Jeremiah shared, "I am still young and hope to have my own family in the future. I am requesting for support so that my pain can be relieved, and I can be treated, get well and be able to continue working and sustaining myself, rather than be dependent on others."

Sam Oeun is a 41-year-old blacksmith from Cambodia. He is married and has two children. His eldest child is 16 years old and in eighth grade, and his youngest is seven years old and in third grade. His wife sells clothing at a local market. In his free time, Sam Oeun assists his wife with her work and cares for their children. Three months ago, on a rainy evening, Sam Oeun fell off his motorbike. His right arm hit the road, fracturing his right scapula and clavicle. At a local hospital, he had surgery to stabilize his fractures with hardware, but was still unable to move his right arm. He visited a local clinic, where he was told he needed physical therapy to improve the strength of his arm. A friend told him he should visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, a one-and-a-half-hour mini-bus ride from their home in Kandal province. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to lift his right arm, experiences pain and stiffness at night, has disturbed sleep, and is too weak to work as a blacksmith or help his family. Sam Oeun traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On October 7th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, the treatment, including surgery and physiotherapy, should restore some function and mobility in his right arm. Sam Oeun can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Sam Oeun said: "After the surgery, I hope I will be able to use my hand again, so I can return to my work and support my family."

Naw Paw is a 55-year-old woman from Burma. She has been living in the refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand, with her husband, her son, her daughter, and her grandson for more than 20 years. Naw Paw is primarily a homemaker. Together with her son, she assists in growing and selling vegetables and produce from their garden. Her daughter is also a homemaker and cares for Naw Paw’s grandson, while her husband volunteers at the camp church. The family’s limited income from vegetable growing allows them to cover only basic daily living expenses. In her free time, Naw Paw enjoys playing with her grandson, tending to the garden and speaking with neighbours. Watching her plants grow brings her happiness. However, ongoing health issues and financial uncertainty have caused her significant stress. In June 2025, Naw Paw reported lower back pain and pain in her right lower abdomen. An ultrasound was performed, which revealed gallstones. Naw Paw has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Naw Paw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Naw Paw is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on January 12th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Naw Paw's procedure and care. Naw Paw shared, “I am always worrying about where I can find more money, especially with my health problems. I feel very relieved and thankful to receive support from the donors during this time.”