Kamanyire is a 50-year-old husband and father from Uganda. According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), he primarily relies on farming to provide for his wife and eight children. About three years ago, Kamanyire began feeling pain in his right groin, or inguinal area due to a hernia. Hernias are external bulges that appear as a result of organs being out of place. Unable to afford treatment at a hospital, Kamanyire initially turned to herbal remedies to help with the pain. Unfortunately, the remedies have not been effective. AMHF informs us, “because of the pain from the hernia, Kamanyire is unable to [work]. Currently, he looks after someone’s cattle and is paid little money for his sustainability.” They add that Kamanyire is at risk for serious complications, such as ‘intestinal obstruction, incarceration and strangulation.” AMHF can relieve Kamanyire of his pain with hernia repair surgery. During surgery, his organs will be placed in their appropriate locations, and his abdominal wall will be repaired, to prevent further hernias. Treatment will cost a total of $220, which includes surgical fees, medication and a two week stay at the hospital. “We expect that after the treatment, Kamanyire will no longer be in pain and the risk of intestinal obstruction, incarceration and strangulation will be eliminated,” states AMHF. “Thank you for providing a treatment program for the poor,” says Kamanyire.

“Anne-Keila is our first baby. I would love to see her walk normally and have a healthy life like the other kids,” explains Anne-Keila’s father. Meet Anne-Keila, a 14-month-old baby girl living in Haiti. Anne-Keila lives in the Haitian countryside with her parents, who are both small farmers. Farming does not provide a substantial income and Anne-Keila’s parents are unable to afford the medical treatment Anne-Keila needs. Anne-Keila was born with hydrocephalus, a condition causing an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, massive head size and sun setting eyes. If untreated, this condition can lead to brain damage, a loss in mental and physical abilities, and even death. We can fund a successful treatment for $1,260. Doctors will drain the excess fluid in Anne-Keila’s head and prevent more fluid from accumulating. This treatment will save her life and allow her to be healthy and go to school in the future. Let’s support Anne-Keila and her hardworking parents by funding this surgery!

“Christina is a Kaqchikel-speaking Mayan woman from central Guatemala,” shares our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq. “She enjoys weaving and hanging out at home with friends and extended family. She is looking forward to feeling better so that she can continue to do the things she loves and to take care of her children.” “Christina has been having severe seizures for several months now,” explains Wuku’ Kawoq. “They are a great source of fear for her and they are limiting her ability to take care of her family, to engage in productive economic activities (like weaving, which she is very good at), and to enjoy life with her husband and friends. Christina and her family are very grateful for Watsi donors for their help.” Christina’s surgery costs $745 and will allow her to live the rest of her life without seizures. Let's make it happen!