Reaksmey is a 15-year-old student from Cambodia. She is the youngest of six siblings. She lives with her siblings and mother in Kampong Thom province. Sadly, her older brother and her father passed away recently in a motor vehicle accident. Her mother sells watermelons at the market, two sisters run a small coffee shop at home, one brother works as a waiter, and another as a motor technician. At home, she enjoys playing with her friends in the village and eats chicken, fish, or pork with rice. Reaksmey has a developmental disability and is still in kindergarten. She struggles with hearing and cognition and tries to lip-read. When she was about eight months old, Reaksmey had an ear infection. This infection caused both ears' tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, to perforate. For this reason, Reaksmey experiences recurrent ear discharge, frequent infections, difficulty listening and understanding, and trouble speaking clearly. Her condition affects her ability to hear, causing her to rely on simple lip-reading for communication. Reaksmey traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On April 1st, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in both ears. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforations. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $914 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Reaksmey's mother shared: "We hope Reaksmay will be able to hear more clearly after her operation, and live happily at home."

Reign is an active and playful baby boy from Kenya. He is the only son of his single mother. Reign was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition where both his feet are twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. He started serial casting immediately after birth but his condition did not improve. Reign was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, for further treatment. He is currently undergoing serial casting in preparation for surgery. Surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on February 14th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Reign's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand on his own, walk upright, live an independent life, and enroll in school. Reign's mother shared, "I am grateful to the donor for their willingness to help. I pray that they may continue with the same heart of helping needy children, and God bless them."

Paw is a resilient 26-year-old woman who, along with her husband, young son, and in-laws, has found refuge in a camp in Mae Hong Song Province, Thailand. They fled their home in Burma in 2024, escaping the violence and airstrikes that devastated their village. Currently, Paw's husband is unemployed, and the family's financial situation is challenging. They rely on a modest monthly support of 1,000 baht (approximately $33) from a relative living outside the camp. Additionally, Paw’s in-laws receive 500 baht (about $16) from a cash card provided by The Border Consortium. Unfortunately, Paw, her husband, and son have yet to receive food rations from the Consortium, which are still being processed. Their total income falls short of meeting their daily needs, forcing them to manage as best they can. At times, they incur small debts with local vendors, which they pay back when possible. Paw dedicates her time to caring for her two-year-old son while striving to maintain the home. The family benefits from free basic healthcare services offered by Malteser International (MI) Thailand, providing them with some peace of mind. In her spare time, Paw enjoys cleaning her home and growing vegetables in their small outdoor space, nurturing a little hope amidst their struggles. Paw is currently expecting her second child. Due to a high-risk pregnancy, her doctors have recommended that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Paw undergo a C-Section on February 2nd. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Paw needs your support. Paw says: "In the future, my only wish is to live happily and safely with my family, raising our children in a secure environment."

Joyce is an elderly woman from Kenya, born into a family of eight siblings. Three of them have passed away and the remaining five are also elderly and dependent on their children for support. Joyce has no children of her own and relies on small-scale farming to provide food for herself. Early October, Joyce accidentally slipped and fell, injuring her left elbow. Living alone on a small piece of land given to her by relatives, she took some time to get up after the fall, but eventually managed to call her family for help. They took her to a nearby health facility, where she received first aid for her injury. However, her elbow was extremely painful, and she was unable to move her arm. To help with her pain and limit movement, her arm was placed in a cast. Seeing how much pain Joyce was in, her relatives decided to bring her to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, for further treatment. Scans showed that her fracture was serious, and she would need surgery to properly heal. Unfortunately, without health insurance to cover her medical costs, Joyce is currently in pain and struggling to lift her arm or concentrate on anything else. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On November 13th, Joyce will undergo a fracture repair procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. Once recovered, Joyce will regain her independence and return to her daily life without pain. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Joyce says, “I feel like my arm is in two pieces. I am in so much pain.”

Su is a 16-year-old teenage girl from Burma. Her father is a chef at a restaurant in Chiang Mai, Thailand who contributes monthly to his family in Burma. The monthly income is not enough to cover their daily expenses. They need to borrow money to meet monthly expenses. In her free time, Su likes to watch drama series on her phone and listen to music. In August 2023, Su started to experience discomfort in her left neck. There was a swelling that gradually became bigger. Su was seen at a local hospital but her condition did not improve. Unfortunately, the civil war prevented her from seeking further treatment. Three months ago, Su, her mother, and her younger sister came to stay with her uncle's family in Tak Province, Thailand to seek treatment for her condition. They borrowed money for transportation to come to her uncle’s house. Su was brought to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), where doctors performed several scans and tests. Su was diagnosed with a mass on the left side of her neck and is scheduled to undergo a mass excision on November 18th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Su's procedure. Su said, “I feel sad about my condition and my mother worries about me a lot.” Su added, “Thank you to BCMF and the donors for helping me.”

Rehema is a two-year-old baby girl from Kiambu County in Kenya. She is the youngest of three children and currently resides with her grandmother. Her mother went to Saudi Arabia in hopes of finding a job but is currently having a very hard time getting by and plans to return to Kenya soon. Recently, Rehema experienced a fall, hurting her right arm and was taken to a local hospital. She was diagnosed with a closed fracture of the humerus (upper arm bone) and after receiving the initial treatment, a cast was applied. However, her arm did not heal properly and she needs surgery to heal the shape and function. Fortunately, Rehema was brought to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital and has been scheduled for a fracture repair surgery on October 14th. The treatment will ensure proper healing for Rehema's arm and help it regain function. Now, Rehema's family needs help to fund this 1,048 procedure. With gratitude, Rehema's grandmother says, "Thank you. I am so happy that my granddaughter will receive this much needed treatment. I look forward to seeing her hand in the correct position as she grows up."

Naw Kay is a 23-year-old woman from Thailand. She lives together with her husband, her son, two little brothers, her parents and her grandmother in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She is originally from Burma, but she fled to the refugee camp with her family in June 2011 due to armed conflict in their area. She got married and worked at a women's organization for a year after she graduated from school. She stopped working when she became three months pregnant. Presently, Naw Kay is a homemaker, taking care of her son. Her husband works in the Camp Information Team. His salary is 1000 baht (approx. $32 USD) per month. Every month the family receives 2,349 baht (approx. $78 USD) from The Border Consortium. Their monthly total income is not enough to cover their daily expenses. They receive free basic health care in the refugee camp, provided by Malteser International (MI) Thailand. Naw Kay is currently expecting her second child. Due to a high risk pregnancy, her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Nay Kay undergo a C-Section on October 2nd. This procedure will cost $1500, and Nay Kay needs your support. Naw Kay says, "In the future, I aspire to work as a midwife or nurse in a camp hospital, contributing to the well-being of my community."

Renato is a 77-year-old man from the Philippines. He was previously married but has been separated from his wife since 1987. Renato is currently unemployed due to physical limitations as a senior citizen. He often uses his mobile phone for leisure and plays billiards in his free time. He relies on his social security pension of about $350 a month for his living expenses. Four years ago, Renato started to experience pain in the abdominal part of his body, especially when he lifted heavy objects. Due to the consistent pain, he decided to visit a private clinic to consult about his condition. It was found that he had an indirect inguinal hernia and was advised to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on August 17th, Renato will undergo hernia repair surgery. A portion of the cost of Renato's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is seeking help to raise $1,103 more to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Renato says, "Thank you very much for this opportunity to get treated. I may have no family but I feel that the Lord continues to send me people and organizations like you to help me so I am very grateful."

Steeve is a two-year-old boy from Haiti. He is the only child of a single mom. Steeve has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Steeve has an increased head circumference. Without treatment, Steeve will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of hydrocephalus surgery for Steeve at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled for July 30th. This critical treatment will drain the excess fluid from Steeve's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. Steeve's mother is looking forward to seeing Steeve grow up to be active and healthy.

Hmwe is a 25-year-old woman from Thailand. She lives with her parents, her three siblings - two brothers and a sister-in-law - and her niece in Tak Province. Hmwe’s younger brother is a student. Hmwe is the only income earner in the household and works as a domestic worker. Her income is however not enough to support the whole family, and they regularly have to borrow money to meet monthly expenses. Earlier this year, Hmwe started to experience pain in her abdomen. She did not go to the hospital at first, but bought over-the-counter pain medication. However, her condition got worse and she started getting cramps and back pain. She also started experiencing frequent headaches, amenorrhea and fatigue. She was finding it difficult to continue working. Hmwe traveled to Mae Sot General Hospital to receive care and was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. On July 2nd, she is scheduled for surgery where surgeons will remove the cyst. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Hmwe's procedure, which will provide her relief from her symptoms. Hmwe says, “I would like to thank all the donors. I wish them good health and weath, and I hope that all their wishes come true. After I recover, I would like to set up a snack shop for my mother.”

Miguel is a 12-year-old student, living with his mother in La Paz, Bolivia. His mother is a market vendor. Miguel is in 6th grade. During his free time, Miguel enjoys video games and cooking. Miguel has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus where a hole exists between two major blood vessels near his heart, and blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak, and making it difficult for him to gain weight. On May 8th, Miguel will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During the procedure, surgeons will close the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Miguel's family needs your help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, will help cover cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Miguel said: "I am hopeful that I will be allowed to play soccer once I have healed from my surgery!"

Edina, a 41-year-old mother of seven, works as a vegetable seller, earning about $2.97 per day for her family's upkeep. She finds joy interacting with her customers and has a fondness for chicken and nsima, a Malawian staple porridge made from maize flour. Four years ago, Edina discovered a small, painless swelling on the right side of her neck. After seeking medical advice at a nearby hospital, she was diagnosed with goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. She was instructed to wait for an opportunity for surgery, but her condition has worsened, causing breathlessness, neck pain, and difficulty lifting heavy objects. This has affected her work capacity and resulted in a decrease in income. Inspired by a fellow community member's journey to seek help, Edina visited our medical partner's care facility, Partners in Hope Medical Centre, where a surgeon reconfirmed the need for a thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Faced with financial hardships, Edina is seeking support for her surgery treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Edina receive treatment. On March 20th, surgeons at PIH will perform a thyroidectomy to relieve her symptoms and help her resume her vegetable business at full capacity. Now, Edina needs help to fund this $1,015 procedure. Edina says, “I feel so fortunate to get the opportunity for support. Thank you so much, I believe surgery will help me get back to normal life."