Nine-year-old Gerald is a bundle of energy. He loves to be outdoors, play soccer, and be the leader within his friend group. Born in Tanzania, Gerald is the youngest of four siblings, and the son of small scale farmers who struggle to provide basic needs for their children. Gerald was born with a congenital deformity of his left foot, and can only walk by using the lateral aspect of his foot. Despite his affected gait, he still loves to run and be active. However, if his condition is not treated soon, he will likely develop early osteoarthritis. For $1,160 Gerald can receive treatment on his foot, and be able to walk normally again. "Gerald will have a better gait, he will be able to walk and run faster, and he will have a decreased risk of developing early osteoarthritis," says our medical partner in Tanzania. Gerald is inspired by his grandfather, a craftsman, and hopes to one day follow in his footsteps. "I would make beautiful doors, windows, stools, tables and chairs," says Gerald. Let's make sure Gerald can receive treatment, stay healthy, and one day follow his dreams to be a craftsman.

Meet Jharana, the youngest in her family! Her parents are farmers who earn enough in agriculture to support their family. "But the income is not stable," Jharana's doctors explain, "and they can not save enough for emergencies like this." Jharana recently broke her left arm in a fall. An athletic girl, this first grader likes to play football with her friends when she's not in class. But playing is out of the question with this injury, and school is a challenge. "We can not afford such a huge amount needed for her treatment," Jharana's father says. "We are not rich, and so we should take loans if we are to treat her." For $205, we can remove Jharana's family's financial stress and pay for the simple care their youngest needs to get back to living a healthy life.