Charles is a 15-year-old boy from Kenya. He is in the seventh grade and dreams of becoming a teacher in the future. He loves going to church, where he serves as a Sunday school teacher, and enjoys playing football and dancing during his free time. He lives with his single mother, who did all that she could to help her son. Charles was born with a clubfoot on his right leg. His foot curved inward, making walking painful and difficult. “I can’t go anywhere without the special shoe my mom bought from a local cobbler,” Charles shared shyly. His mother added, “To find proper care, we’d have to travel almost 300 miles. It became too expensive, so we stopped going.” Even with all the challenges, Charles shone in school. His intelligence and determination caught the attention of a kind stranger who decided to pay for his education. Charles said, “Some people look at me and just nod their heads and walk away. I feel bad when they do that." Fortunately, Charles traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on November 27th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Charles's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily, wear shoes, and continue with his studies uninterrupted. “As a mother, I am really looking forward to seeing my son get better and walk like other children. It has been a long journey, but I believe God will make a way for him to live a normal and happy life,” Charles's mother shared warmly.

Hamza is a cheerful and active boy five-year-old boy from Ethiopia, who loves playing football with his friends and siblings. Hamza lives with his parents, one brother, and one sister in a single-room home. His mother takes on daily labor jobs to support the family, while his father’s modest income barely covers their monthly expenses. Despite their best efforts, the family continues to face financial challenges as they strive to provide for their children. When Hamza was four years old, his mother noticed that something seemed unusual. She remembered that the doctor who had circumcised him had once mentioned that one of his testicles was not in its proper place, but at that time, she did not fully understand the situation, and assumed her son was healthy. Concerned after noticing it herself, Hamza’s mother took him to the nearby facility, where the doctor referred them to a larger hospital for further evaluation. At the hospital, there was a long waiting list, which meant months passed without making progress. Hamza's mother’s repeated visits did not amount to much, leaving her frustrated. Fortunately, through a new initiative by the Ministry of Health and our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), to reduce the pediatric surgery backlog, she received a call informing her that Hamza could receive care at BKMCM. With renewed hope, Hamza and his mother traveled to the facility, where the medical team conducted further assessments. Hamza was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Hamza has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Hamza is receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. He is currently scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on October 16th to treat his condition, allowing him a healthier life. Now, Hamza's family needs help to fund this $754 procedure. Hamza’s mother shared, “Thank you so much for everything, and for your humble and compassionate service. May God bless you all, fulfill your wishes, and continue to bless this wonderful organization.”

Aung is an eight-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents, younger brother, uncle, and his uncle’s wife in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. His father works as a chef at a restaurant and his mother is a homemaker. His uncle and aunt also work as waiters at the same restaurant as his father. Aung likes to sing and play with his friends during his free time. Aung and his family moved to Thailand to seek treatment for Aung. In December 2023, Aung began experiencing trouble breathing and would snore while sleeping. Aung’s mother took him to a nearby clinic in Burma, where the doctor diagnosed him with tonsillitis. The doctor prescribed a mouthwash to clean his mouth as well as oral medications. Aung returned to the clinic for follow-up visits over the next three months, but his symptoms did not improve. After visits to many different hospitals, Aung was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. Aung will undergo a tonsillectomy on April 28th to address his symptoms. Aung and his family need your help to raise $1,500 for his procedure and care. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Aung of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Aung’s uncle expressed his happiness, saying, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for helping my nephew’s treatment costs. He then added, “After his surgery and full recovery, we will send him back to school to continue his education.”

Bereket is an 11-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His happiness brightens everyone around him. His mother shared, “The fact that he is such a happy child helps me manage my stress. When I see him smiling and playing, I feel a sense of ease and relief from my sadness.” Bereket enjoys wrestling with his father and friends, and he has a keen interest in computers and mobile phones. Bright and playful, he not only excels in his studies but also brings joy and light to his family’s life. He loves going to school and performs well in his classes. Bereket was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Bereket has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Bereket’s father is a lecturer at Mekele University, while his mother works as a nurse. Despite both being professionals, their combined income is modest. When Bereket required surgery, they went to a hospital and learned that the cost was beyond what the family could afford. His mother then turned to the charity organization where she works. One of the leaders there informed her about our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre and encouraged the family to seek care through its services. The charity organization covered their transport and accommodation, enabling the family to travel and access care. In addition to Bereket’s current condition, his mother had previously sought treatment for his syndactyly (a congenital condition in which fingers or toes are fused), which required significant financial effort. The family has also endured the painful loss of another child who suffered from a heart condition, whom his mother cared for over many years. Bereket will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 29th. AMH is requesting $1,073 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. “At the previous hospital, the doctors told me that I needed to find a surgeon with more experience to operate on this case. To finally find that care here is such a relief and a great hope for me. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity,” Bereket’s mother said.

Saw is a baby boy from Burma who lives with his parents and older brother in Karen State. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a farmer. Saw has suffered from recurring urinary tract infection (UTI) since he was five months old. In January 2025, Saw visited our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, where doctors discovered a mass. Saw experiences recurring fevers, yellowish-red urine, and reduced urination. He also cries more frequently, indicating discomfort and distress. Saw's family sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on April 2nd and needs $1,500 to cover his procedure and care costs. Saw’s mother stated, “Without donor funding and help from you, we cannot cover the expenses. I am incredibly grateful for the assistance our family has received, as this has alleviated some of our stress and given us hope for Saw’s recovery.”

Siching is 10 years old and is from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. She lives with her grandparents, mother, and aunt. For work, the family runs a business making and selling fermented black sticky rice, a traditional Khmer dessert. Siching is currently in the 5th grade and enjoys learning Khmer history. She enjoys eating pomegranates in season, and when she isn't studying, she helps her family prepare desserts. Over the past three years, Siching has developed an anterior neck cyst, which causes pain and swelling. The mass, located under her chin, has been slowly growing, and she experiences difficulty eating and swallowing. Her family is worried about the mass, as it could cause further complications if not removed. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. Siching will undergo removal of the cyst and histology to identify the nature of the mass. Our medical partner, the Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $416 to fund this procedure scheduled for March 4th. This will cover surgery, medications, post-operative recovery, and histology. After surgery, she should be able to swallow more easily and prevent further complications from the mass. Siching shared: "I hope I can have this operation so I will not worry about this anymore, and I can focus on my studies."

Eydan is a five-year-old boy from Bolivia. He lives in the southern part of Bolivia with his dad, who paints houses for a living, and his mom, who is a food vendor. Eydan loves to eat and play with toy cars. Eydan has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect, where a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through his lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath. Eydan also has Down syndrome. On May 28th, Eydan will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, doctors will sew a patch over the hole so blood can no longer leak through it. Eydan's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Eydan's father says, "We leave everything in God's hands, we trust in God and the doctors!"

Gech is a 19-month-old girl from Cambodia. She has two older brothers who are both in school. Her mother runs a small hair salon at home in Prey Veng province, while her father works in Korea at a food factory and sends money home to support the family. Her mother shared that Gech enjoys drinking milk and loves eating rice with sour soup. Eight months ago, Gech accidentally burned her 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers by putting her right hand in a pot of boiling water. Her mother took her to a local private clinic, where the staff applied a dressing to protect her burn wounds. Now, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around her burn, causing her fingers to bend and completely fuse. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Gech receive surgery. On February 11th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve her ability to grasp objects and prevent further complications. Now, she needs help to fund this $495 procedure. Gech's mother said: "I hope Gech can use her hand easily after this operation."

Lakeyi is a mother of five who lives in Malawi with her husband and children. She used to practice farming with her husband, but she is currently unable to do so as a result of her illness. For the past year, Lakeyi has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with heavy bleeding and a hard lump on the right side of her abdomen. She visited different hospitals, but her condition did not improve. She grew increasingly weaker and has been unable to perform her daily routine tasks. In November 2024 she was treated for anemia and decided to seek treatment for her other symptoms. At our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, Lakeyi was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was told that she needed surgery or else the fibroids would continue to grow, both in size and number, worsening Lakeyi's symptoms. 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 Lakeyi's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on January 25th. Once she has recovered, Lakeyi will be able to resume her daily activities, free of pain. “I am very tired of my symptoms. I have hope that surgery will help me to heal,” said Lakeyi with hope.

Redempta is a loving grandmother from the Philippines. Her primary leisure activities include taking care of her grandchildren and watching TV. Due to her age, Redepmta does not work anymore and relies on financial assistance from her children. One year ago, Redempta began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain. The diagnosis greatly affected Redempta and her family's life. She has been unable to bend over without experiencing stomach pain so she had to limit her activities, including taking care of her grandchildren. Redempta was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Redempta is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on November 29th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Redempta's surgery and care. Rdempta shared, "Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to get treated. This is a huge help, not only for me but also for my family. Thank you very much."

Amina is a mother of one from Malawi. She is married and used to work as a cook before her condition affected her daily activities. For six months, Amina has been experiencing pain on the right side of her abdomen, accompanied by heavy bleeding. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and requires a total abdominal hysterectomy, the removal of the uterus, including the cervix. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Amina undergo surgery on February 26th. Amina needs help to raise $1,363 to fund her procedure and care. The surgery will allow her to resume her daily activities without pain. After surgery, Amina looks forward to working again to support her family. Amina said, "I have suffered, and this time, I want Allah to intervene for me to get better and resume my job as a cook."

Marlyn is a mother of three from the Philippines. She is a stay-at-home mother who attends to the needs of her children, especially her two-month-old baby. Her husband works as a factory worker, earning just enough for the family's everyday needs. Eight years ago, Marlyn began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain which radiates through her back. There was even a time when Marlyn experienced the pain for three consecutive days and her family rushed her to the hospital. Marlyn was found to have stones in her gallbladder. However, she did not go through with the surgery because of their financial incapacity. She was prescribed medications and was discharged. Because of her condition, her husband would skip work to take care of the children. Marlyn has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Marlyn is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on July 5th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Marlyn's surgery and care. Maryln shared: "I am very grateful that I found Watsi and Our Lady of Peace Hospital because, after eight years, I finally have the chance to get treated. Thank you to everyone who will make this possible for me and my family."