Ei is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. Ei lives with her husband, young brother, sister-in-law, and 1-year-old niece. Ei owns a shop and sells dry foods, snacks, and juice with her sister-in-law. Her husband and younger brother work as motorcycle taxi drivers. Ei’s family’s combined monthly income is just enough to meet their basic needs. They have limited access to healthcare and purchase medication from a local shop whenever they are sick. In December 2025, Ei experienced intense pain from a mass on her leg. She has difficulty walking and has noticed her condition is worsening. Ei traveled to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, to receive care, and on May 7th, surgeons will remove the mass. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Ei's procedure and provide her relief from the impact of the mass and prevent other health complications. Ei said, “I felt really stressed when the cold weather came, and felt uncomfortable because I couldn’t walk as other people do. I’ve changed my mind and gathered the strength for my surgery, and I want to walk normally without the pain. I am happy to receive the support from BCMF and the donors for my surgery.”

Edson is a five-year-old boy from Haiti. He lives with his parents and older sister in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, where his parents work as vendors. Edson is in preschool, likes arts and crafts, and has been learning to read. Edson has a cardiac condition that involves several related congenital conditions, including a hole between the two lower chambers of the heart and a muscular blockage of one of the valves. These defects prevent blood from circulating normally through the heart and from passing through the lungs to obtain enough oxygen. Edson needs to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On April 6th, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in his heart and remove the muscular blockage from the valve. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, has raised $6,500 to assist in paying for surgery. Edson's family needs help funding the costs of surgical preparation. He needs help raising $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Edson's family overseas. Edson's mother shared, "Our family is hopeful that after this surgery, our son's health will finally be completely normal!"

Miliya is a 15-year-old girl from Tanzania. She is the fourth born in a family of eight children raised by hardworking parents who depend on seasonal harvests to sustain the household. About six years ago, Miliya's leg started bowing inwards, which slowly developed into a significant misalignment of both legs. Over time, this has made walking long distances painful and tiring. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. Daily activities such as helping at home, fetching water, and moving around the village have became increasingly difficult for her. Despite these challenges, Miliya completed her primary education up to Standard 7. However, her mobility limitations and family financial constraints prevented her from continuing on to secondary school. She dreams of regaining independence so she can continue her education and participate fully in community life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Miliya. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 5th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Miliya's mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications. Miliya says, “I would like to walk without pain, and continue my studies like other girls my age.”

Clemence is a small-scale farmer from Malawi. He is married and has two children. Five years ago, Clemence began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal symptoms whose cause was unclear. He moved between hospitals without improvement. In 2021, it was discovered that his esophagus was obstructed, and he underwent treatment. Fortunately, his symptoms reduced and he experienced some relief. However, in 2025, he began experiencing severe gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, including heartburn, chest pain, and regurgitation, sometimes causing food to come up through his nose, especially when lying down. This created a constant fear of choking in his sleep. During one of his recent hospital visits, he underwent an endoscopy. Doctors have now diagnosed him with a hiatal hernia, and he was urgently referred to our medical partner PIH for support where surgery is recommended. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat his condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Clemence's surgery. On February 6th, he will undergo surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. Clemence said, "Kindly help me to get better, I am afraid of eating in fear of choking that can cause death; food comes through my nose sometimes and I am very terrified now. I can no longer do anything to generate cash apart from spending."

Tafach is active and cheerful six-month-old boy from Ethiopia. He lives with his parents and his older brother. His mother works as a daily laborer, washing clothes and fetching water for neighbors, while his father farms on other people’s land. Despite their hard work, they often struggle to provide for their family, facing frequent food shortages and relying on the kindness of neighbors for support. Tafach's mother first noticed something was wrong when Tafach was only four days old. He began vomiting and was unable to pass stool, prompting his concerned parents to take him to a nearby hospital. Tafach was diagnosed with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. Tafach’s mother was devastated and broke down in tears, as the family had never encountered such a condition before. However, the doctor reassured them that Tafach’s condition could be corrected through a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction and promptly referred them to a larger public hospital. At the referral hospital, Tafach underwent a colostomy to help create a temporary route for his bowel movements, and the family was given a follow-up appointment. They returned home feeling hopeful yet anxious. A few days later, a neighbor informed them about our medical partner's care center, Bethany Kids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Tafach’s parents reached out and took him to BKMCM for further evaluation. Tafach is now scheduled to undergo surgery to correct his condition on January 6th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Tafach's procedure and care. After his recovery, Tafach will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Tafach's mother expressed hope, saying, "I pray for my child's surgery to be safe and successful, envisioning him thriving like his older brother. I aspire for him to become a dedicated student and a remarkable individual."

Nay is a 13-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his grandmother and mother in Karen State, near the border of Burma and Thailand. He is a student and his mother sells snacks near the school by living. His grandmother is retired. In his free time, he loves with help his mother with purchasing things to re-sell it and sometimes play game in the phone. During his free time, he enjoys playing football. On November 29th, 2025, Nay was helping out at home, when he fell from a chair, causing a fracture on his left arm. He is in pain and unable to move his hand. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Nay will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for December 4th and will cost $1,500. Bones will be aligned and will allow them to heal properly. Once healed he will able to use his hand to write, play sports and carry out daily activities pain free. Nay's grandmother said, "After hearing about the surgery cost we thought about going back to Burma to seek treatment there. However as the injury is bad, the doctors told us the surgery is urgent. Without your support, we don't know what we would have done. We feel happy donors and BCMF can support my grandson."

Mary is 47 years old and a farmer from Malawi. She is married and has five children. Together with her husband, she depends on farming for their livelihood. Her two eldest children are married with families of their own, while she lives with her three younger children, who are still in Primary Seven and Primary Five. Since 2017, Mary has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with severe bleeding. Initially, she assumed it was normal, but the condition worsened in November 2024, prompting her to visit the hospital. The condition has greatly affected her health and left her too weak to concentrate on farming, the family’s only source of income. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. 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 Mary's surgery. On November 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Mary will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Mary shared, "The discomfort from abdominal fullness is too much. l wish I could be well again, and regain my strength."

Cecilia is 47 years old and a mother of five from Malawi. She bakes and sells potatoes and is married to a tailor who is also a pastor. Her husband pastors a small church. For two years, Cecilia has been experiencing severe bleeding associated with abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, and heart palpitations. The condition has worsened over time, and she has been in and out of the hospital for blood transfusions. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was reviewed by a gynecologist who confirmed the diagnosis and emphasized the importance of undergoing a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH). 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 Cecilia's surgery. On October 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Cecilia will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Cecilia shared, "The profuse bleeding keeps me indoors because I don't want to be seen with stains of blood. This condition brought psychological torture to my life."

Richard is a cheerful four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second-born in a family of three children. Known for his quiet demeanor that brightens when he’s with his peers, he often shares a shy smile during playtime and loves watching the cows and goats his family raises. Richard's family of five depends on livestock keeping as their main source of income. They keep cattle for milk, but also, do poultry and sell eggs, they also have a small farm that helps provide small harvests used for sustenance, mostly cassava and bananas. Their life is simple and modest but they are happy. Richard was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. his legs bow outward at the knee. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. This condition is making walking painful and limiting his ability to run freely with other children. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Richard. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 29th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Richard's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Richard's mother say, "I hope my boy will be able to enjoy his life with normal legs and not feel pain while doing most of his activities." Richard’s parents dream of seeing him walk confidently, play outdoors, and grow into an active child free from his current limitations.

Htoo is a 32-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, two sons, and a daughter in Karen State. He is an agricultural day laborer, and sometimes forages for vegetables in the forest. His eldest son goes to school, while the other two are too young to be enrolled at school, so his wife looks after their children at home. They also raise some chickens and pigs. In his free time, he likes to play with his children. On July 6th, 2025, Htoo fell from a fruit tree, broke his wrists, and dislocated his elbows. He is in pain and unable to move his hands. Htoo needs help with his daily tasks as his mobility is limited. His family is stressed about his condition. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Htoo will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for July 8th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help relieve the pain and restore his mobility. Htoo's wife said, “He is the only one who works and supports our whole family. When he got hurt, we didn't know what to do. I hope that he will get better and then able to work again.”

Dawit is a charming three-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He delights in playing with other children, especially enjoying his toy cars. He often immerses himself in imaginative play, pretending to be a skilled driver. As the second child in his family, Dawit brings immense joy to his parents. He shares a close bond with his older sister, who treats him with kindness and affection. Dawit's mother is a devoted housewife, while his father works as a taxi driver using a rented vehicle. Dawit was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Dawit's parents first noticed his condition when he was one year old. Initially, his mother hoped the condition would resolve on its own as he grew. However, a concerned neighbor urged her to seek medical attention. After visiting several hospitals, Dawit was finally referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Center. On July 8th, Dawit will undergo corrective surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Dawit's mother said, "My heartfelt gratitude goes to you for the exceptional service you provided. I am truly thankful to God for this opportunity. You have treated me with the same respect as others, and I bless you all for that. I pray that God grants you the wisdom to care for my child, and I hope that he will grow up healthy and happy."

Eh is a six-year-old girl from Thailand. She lives with her parents and her older brother in the village in Mae Ramat District, Tak province, Thailand. Both of her parents are agricultural day laborers. In her free time, Eh loves to watch how to put on makeup on her mother's phone and play with her friends. On June 4th, 2025, Eh was playing with her friends at school. She fell and fractured her right arm. She cannot move her right hand around due to the pain, and she cannot lift it or grab anything with her right hand. She needs assistance from her parents while going to the toilet and putting her shirt on. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Eh will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for June 6th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help Eh to be able to go back to school and use her right hand again without feeling pain. Eh's mother said, "We don't have money for my daughter's surgery. With your help, now we don't need to worry about borrowing money for her surgery."