Kanhchana is seven years old and the middle child in her family from Cambodia. Her mother is a primary school teacher, and her father is a cashew farmer. She enjoys studying Mathematics, Khmer, and Social Studies. Kanhchana dreams of becoming a teacher when she grows up, just like her mom. At home, she loves reading books and playing with her brothers. Kanhchana was born with multiple osteochondromas, which are benign bone growths that form near the growth plates of long bones. These growths are present in both her upper and lower limbs, and they have led to malformations in her right elbow and both knees. Kanhchana was brought by her father to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, seeking treatment. On April 8th, she will undergo the removal of condromas. The procedure involves the use of an 8-shaped plate, which is a metal plate that will be placed in her right knee to help stop the growth of the longer bone, while allowing the other bone to grow normally. Kanhchana needs help to raise $726 to fund her treatment, which includes the surgery and necessary post-operative care, including physiotherapy. Kanhchana's father shared, “I hope the surgery helps my daughter and she can be more comfortable at school."

Sokkea is a 57-year-old woman who lives in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. Over the years, Sokkea has worked various jobs in her village, but is now unemployed and supported by relatives. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and chatting with her neighbors. Sokkea has a mass on the right side of her face that has grown in size over the last twenty years. In March 2025, she had a biopsy of the mass. Sokkea's mass is benign, but causes discomfort, difficulty eating, and talking. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre can help. On June 19th, Sokkea will have surgery to remove the mass, address the discomfort, and prevent future health complications. She is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $741 more to fund her procedure and care. Sokkea shared, "I hope I can feel better after surgery and try to find a new job."

Robati is a 53-year-old preacher and farmer from Malawi. He is married, with two daughters aged 18 and 8 respectively. Robati loves preaching, and runs a small Christian ministry. 32 years ago, Robati started experiencing swelling episodes around his left inguinal region. He visited a nearby hospital where a diagnosis of left inguinal hernia was made, a condition where tissue, typically the small intestine, bulges through a weakened area in the lower abdominal wall, often in the groin region. Overtime, his condition got worse and this has had an impact on his daily activities. The frequency of swelling episodes has increased, making it very difficult for him to concentrate on work. Robati sought advice from a friend who informed him that he could get help at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope (PIH). Without delay, he visited PIH where the diagnosis was confirmed and surgery was recommended. Unfortunately, Robati is unable to raise the full treatment cost required. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Robati receive treatment. On June 3rd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery to relieve his symptoms and allow him to live a healthier life. Robati is able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but needs help raising $575 more to fund the procedure. Robati says, "My work requires good health; therefore, your support will enable me to continue fulfilling my responsibilities as a father, as well as to continue farming and serving as a pastor."

Lolari is one year old and the only child of his parents. His father is a farmer and livestock keeper, while his mother cares for Lolari and manages their home. Lolari was born with clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. His family initially sought help at a nearby hospital, where Lolari underwent casting for two months. Unfortunately, his mother noticed no improvement and, with limited resources, they stopped seeking treatment. Later, they learned about our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, giving them renewed hope for their son’s condition. Lolari’s mother and grandfather made the eight-hour journey to seek specialized care for Lolari. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on January 7th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Lolari's clubfoot repair. After treatment, with proper care, he can walk, play, and grow up with mobility and independence. Lolari's mother says, "I wish for my son's leg to be corrected so that he can have a good future where his community accepts him."

Srey Pich is an only child and lives with her mother, who works in a clothing factory in Kandal province. She is currently in grade four and enjoys studying English. At home, Srey Pich loves eating egg fried rice and playing on the phone during her free time from school. For the past two years, Srey Pich has experienced swelling, pain, redness, and discharge in her right ear. Doctors have diagnosed her with a chronic pre-auricular pit sinus infection. An ear cyst is a small hole above the ear canal that is congenital - children are born with it. There is a hole under the skin that marks an incorrectly placed sinus tract. In most cases, people do not realize they have a sinus pit until they develop an infection. She continues to experience swelling and infection despite having undergone an incision procedure a year ago. Her mother is worried that this condition affects Srey Pich's ability to concentrate on her studies and may lead to more severe infections in the future. Referred by a villager, Srey Pich and her mother traveled to our medical partner, the Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), to seek treatment. Srey Pich is scheduled for surgery on November 19th to excise the preauricular sinus skin pit infection on her right side. Srey Pich's family can contribute $75 towards her care and needs your support to raise $222. After surgery, Srey Pich can regain her health and focus on her studies. Srey Pich's mother said: "I hope Srey Pich will be able to study and live a happy and healthy life when she grows up."

Angelita is a 64-year-old woman from the Philippines. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and cleaning their home. She is unemployed and relies on her husband's income as a tricycle driver. Angelita found a lump on her chest that had become more noticeable. Angelita is worried about her health, prompting her to seek medical treatment at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where she was advised to undergo surgery. Angelita is scheduled for a mass removal surgery on November 30th, and our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is asking for your help to support Angelita's surgery. A portion of the cost of her surgery is funded by government health insurance, but Angelita needs to raise $869 more to fund her procedure and care. "Thank you very much to Watsi and its donors. I am very grateful since our income is insufficient to support our daily and monthly expenses," said Angelita.

Daniel is a 38-year-old talented basket weaver from Kenya and the third of seven siblings, many of whom have their own families. Together, they face the challenge of supporting their households and aging parents. Earlier this month, after a long day of walking and selling his baskets, Daniel was heading home when a suddenly out-of-control motorbike struck him, leaving him unconscious on the ground. When he regained consciousness, Daniel found himself in hospital, where good Samaritans had taken him after noticing him lying by the roadside. He was in excruciating pain, with his left leg suffering the most severe injuries from the accident. He received initial medical care and was transferred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Medical examinations revealed that he had broken bones in his left leg, necessitating fracture repair surgery. The doctors have emphasized the urgency of his surgery, as his condition will deteriorate further without it. Despite reaching out to friends for assistance, Daniel's family has struggled to secure the funds needed for his treatment. He remains in intense pain and is experiencing significant stress. In just 10 hours, his family managed to gather $140 for the initial treatment bill, but they have been unable to raise the full amount required for Daniel's surgery, leaving them uncertain about where to find the necessary financial support. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare is helping Daniel receive treatment. On November 11th, Daniel will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will involve inserting nails to help align the fractured bones and support his healing. Now, Daniel needs help to fund this $1,115. Daniel says, "The pain is overwhelming; all I want is to walk again, return to weaving baskets, and support my family."

Keina is an adorable preschooler from Haiti. She lives with her mother and grandparents in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. She's just started preschool and loves animals and the color pink. Keina has a life-threatening cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels near her heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Keina will fly to United States to receive treatment because the care she needs is not available anywhere in Haiti. On February 8th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will plug the hole with a device attached to the end of a catheter. Another organization, Gift of Life New York, is contributing $4000 to support surgery costs. Keina's family needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep, travel, and post-operative care. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, and checkup and follow-up appointments. It also supports the cost of passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Keina's family overseas. Keina's mother states, "Our family would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping to heal Keina's heart."

Jayden is a 15-month-old baby - full of smiles and jovial. However, it's difficult for him to pass urine, which was diagnosed at birth. He is the only son and his mother is a single parent who is still in school pursuing a hairdressing course. They both live at his grandmother’s home in Western Kenya. Jayden's grandmother works as a laborer getting work when she can. Jayden was born with hypospadias, a birth condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of cancer and infertility. Fortunately, Jayden is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 12th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $847 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Jayden's mother says, “My child deserves to grow as a normal kid. The good thing is that this condition can be rectified and he can heal.”

Meng Heang is a playful three-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his two siblings and parents. To support their family, his father works selling children's bikes, and his mother works selling perfumes. Meng Heang enjoys watching puppet musicals and playing with his toys! For some time, Meng Heang has been experiencing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. He also snores every night and has difficulty breathing. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids. If his condition is not treated, it will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Meng Heang, which is scheduled to take place on July 18th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving him of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. His parents share that they hope Meng Heang will get better and be able to eat and sleep well.

Lucas is a teenage boy and the third born out of seven children born to his mother. He is currently in the fifth grade in primary school and shared that his best subjects are social studies, Mathematics and Swahili. He likes playing football with his friends, but he has difficulty playing freely. When Lucas was a baby, he fell into an open fireplace and his left leg was burned severely. Although he had surgery then, burns scars (contractures) developed on his leg at the knee joint. They cause tightening around the joint making it hard for him to walk. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Lucas receive treatment. On May 10th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him walk easily again. Now, he needs help to fund this $639 procedure. Lucas says, "I will be very happy if I get this treatment since I will be able to play football with my friends and also walk well."

Clare is a loving mother of seven children from Southwestern Uganda. She and her husband are farmers, but shared with us that their farm's output produces very little income. Without a functional insurance system in Uganda, their access to healthcare is very limited. Clare has had a lipoma on her right hand for more than three years. She has pain and numbness on her hand, affecting her day to day farming. She came to Nyakibale Hospital and doctors have recommended surgery to treat her condition. She appeals for help, since she cannot afford the surgery. On May 17th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Clare needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Clare says: “I have had this condition for all this long but could not get care due to lack of money. I will be glad to get your support.”