Baraka is an inquisitive four-year-old boy who loves to play ball with friends. At a young age, Baraka was in an accident which left him with a burn contracture on his left foot. The contracture is caused by the tightening and thickening of the burned skin as it heals. Because of the contracture, Baraka is unable to wear shoes or walk properly. Baraka's parents are small-scale farmers that grow maize and beans. Their income depends on their farm's harvest and with six children to provide for, they can't afford the the surgery their son needs. For $505, the surgeons at our medical partner will be able to perform a Z-plasty surgery to release the tightened skin on his left foot. The surgeons believe this procedure will significantly improve Baraka's gait. Baraka’s parents long for their son to be able to walk properly and wear shoes. Let’s help Baraka do just that!

Little Parbin is an active nine-year-old from Nepal who loves playing cricket and spending time with his family. A few days ago, Parbin fell off a ladder at home and fractured his right hand. With pain, swelling, and immobility already setting in, doctors at our partner in Nepal warn that this injury "will affect his education and may lead to lifelong deformity" if he doesn't receive immediate treatment. For $1,040, we can help Parbin overcome the number one barrier to treatment in his area of Nepal; access to care. We'll be funding transportation, accompaniment, and coordination for his journey to the capital for surgery. This will give him a shot at a totally functional hand and enable him to pursue school and normal activities like any other kid!