Ree is an 18-year-old young woman from Burma. She lives in Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, Thailand, with her mother, father, younger brother, husband, and son. She is a homemaker and looks after her one-year-old son. Her younger brother is a student. Her mother, father, and husband are subsistence farmers. When work is slow at the farm, they also work as day labourers. On 28th February 2026, Ree, her husband, and her son were driving back home from the market in the evening on a motorbike. Suddenly, they were hit from behind by a drunk driver, and all three of them fell from the bike onto the left side of the road. Nah suffered road rash on her face and leg, and realized that she could not stand up. Her son’s head was bruised and swollen, and on the left side of her husband’s body, there was also heavy bruising. An ambulance arrived on scene and took Nah to a nearby hospital. The doctor explained that her left ankle was fractured, requiring surgery. She was referred to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Ree will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for March 7th and Ree needs to raise $1,500 to fund her procedure and care. This procedure will help Ree be able to walk and go back home to take care of her son, and she will no longer be in pain after treatment. Ree said, “I don’t even know what to say, but I feel sad. I have no idea where to look for funding for my treatment. I cannot walk and have to depend on my father for everything, and I miss my son at home.”

Killiness is a 54-year-old farmer from Malawi, married with no children. She lives in rural Lilongwe, about 90 km from the city, and supports herself and her elderly, sick mother through small-scale farming. Her husband rarely visits, leaving her with full responsibility for the household. Her limited income barely covers their living expenses. For two years, Killiness has been experiencing severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. She sought help at a nearby facility and was referred to a larger hospital, where she continued receiving care. Due to financial challenges, she often had to forgo food to save money for transport. Her condition has greatly affected her ability to farm and provide for her mother, and she frequently misses her work due to pain and hospital visits. The illness has also isolated her socially and caused emotional distress. Kiliness was scheduled for surgery on October 22nd but elevated blood pressure led to postponement. She returned to the hospital on November 12th, only to face another delay due to long waiting lists. Feeling hopeless, she prepared to leave, but a doctor encouraged her to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope (PIH). She went immediately and was reviewed by a gynecologist. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. 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 Killiness's surgery. On December 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Killiness will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kiliness says, “Please help me. The pain has made life so difficult, but with surgery I’ll be able to farm again, care for my mother, and move forward with my life.”

Peterson is an 18-year-old young man, the firstborn in a family of four children from Malawi. Hailing from Dowa District, Peterson had been supporting his family financially, a role he can no longer fulfill due to his current health condition. This has prompted their appeal for financial assistance towards his surgery. Five months ago, Peterson began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, which intensified and was accompanied by vomiting of greenish substances. Alarmed by his deteriorating condition, his family rushed him to the hospital. He was diagnosed with acute appendicitis complicated by peritonitis and bowel perforation. An emergency appendectomy along with a loop ileostomy was performed. A stoma, a surgically created opening on the abdomen, was necessary to divert bowel contents and allow the injured intestines to heal before a reversal could be considered. Peterson remained hospitalized for a month and was discharged with instructions to return on May 2nd for wound debridement and secondary closure, which was successfully done. He is now fit for ileostomy reversal since healing has been confirmed. Peterson's condition has brought significant challenges to both him and his mother, who is his primary caregiver. His illness has deeply affected the family’s livelihood, as Peterson was the main breadwinner, earning a living through casual labor. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund his surgery. On August 5th, he will undergo a laparotomy procedure at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will complete his treatment, greatly improving his quality of life. "Kindly support my surgery treatment, this thing is terrible for me, the doctors told me that a reversal will help me to pass stool and urine normally," said Peterson.

Pisan is a cheerful, energetic three year old boy from Tanzania. Even at his young age, he enjoys introducing himself with a sense of pride, that makes him stand out among his peers. He lives with his grandmother, his primary caregiver, while his mother works as a bartender in the Dodoma region. Despite the physical distance, his mother remains very supportive, sending money every month to help with his care. His grandmother plays a big role in his upbringing, and dreams that her grandson will one day become a lawyer, a wish she shares proudly whenever she speaks about him. Pisan himself is a lively child who loves football. Pisan has been diagnosed with left genu valgus, a condition in which his legs bow inward, so that the knees touch. 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. Pisan has been having difficulty walking and playing. If left untreated, Pisan may also experience long term joint damage. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $631 to fund treatment for Pisan. The procedure is scheduled to begin on September 17th, at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Pisan's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Pisan's grandmother said: "Pisan's mother works very hard to support us, but it is barely enough. We remain hopeful through it all, everything will work out at the end."

Camila is a little girl from Bolivia. She is an only child and lives in the southwest part of Bolivia with her mom, who is a homemaker, and her dad, who works in construction. She loves to dance and sing, but would always be short of breath. When the family finally found a cardiologist, he explained that Camila needed heart surgery. She has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect, where a hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. On October 8th, Camila will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Camila's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Camila's mother shared, "I pray for my child's health; I just want her to be healthy. This is her opportunity and I trust she will be fine!"

Huch is a 44-year-old man from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his elderly parents in a rented house. He has been divorced for 10 years, and has a 16-year-old son who comes and goes from the house as he looks for odd jobs to support the family. At home, Huch likes to watch boxing or soccer on TV, and cooks and cleans for his parents. Three years ago, Huch started having headaches, muffled hearing, and ear pain. Last year, he developed a cough with chest pain and fever. Family members lent him money to visit a government hospital, where he was treated for tuberculosis for six months. But Huch's hearing loss and fevers continued. Huch had an ear infection that created a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. For this reason, Huch experiences deafness, tinnitus, and ear discharge. It is difficult for him to communicate with his family, and he is not able to work due to the frequent infections. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 17th, Huch will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Huch's family can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $377 to fund his procedure and care. Huch's parents said, "We hope that Huch will get well soon and his hearing will improve after surgery."

Phathana is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia. He is the only child in his family and lives with his parents, who are rice farmers, in Takeo province. He is currently in grade 10, and his favorite subjects are Khmer and Math. At home, he enjoys eating rice with fried vegetables and playing soccer with his friends. For the past few years, Phathana has been experiencing difficulty breathing and a runny nose that has gotten worse over time, along with headaches and dizziness. He often feels poorly in class, which makes it hard to focus on his subjects. Phathana was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, 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 Phathana, which is scheduled to take place on April 22nd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Phathana of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Phathana says, "I hope that my nose will not be runny anymore after my operation. I want to study well and finish school."

Ana is a four-year-old preschooler from Haiti. She lives with her parents and two older brothers in a neighborhood of the capital. Her father works in construction and her mother is a homemaker. She started preschool last year and is learning to read. Ana has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels near her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Ana will fly to Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On April 8th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will use a device on the end of a catheter to plug the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $6,000 to pay for the surgery. Ana's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $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 Ana's family overseas. Ana's mother says: "Our family is so happy that our daughter can have her heart fixed so that she can be strong and healthy!"

Dara is a 34-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He is from Svay Rieng province, near the border with Vietnam, where he lives with his wife and 10-year-old daughter. His daughter is in third grade, and his wife works with him at a nearby construction site. During his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. Three months ago, while working, Dara was involved in an accident. A roofing tile fell from the third floor and cut his right hand while he was on the ground floor. He received treatment to repair the wound at a referral hospital in Svay Rieng. After some time, he realized his wrist was dropped and weak. When he went for a follow-up, the doctors there recommended he go to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). Now, he hopes for better use of his wrist and hand to improve his ability to work and support his family. He needs to undergo a tendon and nerve repair procedure to help regain strength and mobility. On September 8th, Dara will undergo surgery. He can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $651 to fund his procedure and care. Dara shared, "I hope I can have surgery to help use my hand again so I can return to work and support my family."

Victor is 38 years old and a father of three from Malawi. Victor stays in town while his wife and children are in his home village. He lives within the building where he works as a security guard. Fifteen years ago, Victor was diagnosed with a Right Inguinal Hernia. In this condition, soft tissue bulges through a weak point in the abdominal muscles, causing pain, especially when a person bends, coughs, or lifts heavy objects. If left untreated, it may lead to serious incarceration and strangulation, potentially requiring emergency surgery.. Victor was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. On June 10th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Victor's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Victor says, "Kindly help me to get rid of this condition that disturbs my peace of mind."

Vath is a 46-year-old cashew farmer in Kampong Thom province, Cambodia. He is married with three sons, one daughter, and four grandchildren. He and his wife live with their daughter and one of their grandsons. At the end of a long day outside, he enjoys listening to the news or music on his phone. A few years ago, Vath developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him itchiness and blurry vision. He has neglected his farm, their sole source of income, because he has trouble seeing in bright or low light. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Vath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On September 5th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. He can contribute $100, but needs your help to raise $163 more to fund his procedure and care. Vath said: "I hope after an operation, I can see better to grow rice and cashew nuts for my family."

Jesusa has always been a hardworking and independent woman. She finds fulfillment and extra income in sewing, despite her aging vision. She lost her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago, and since then, she has taken on more responsibilities at home as she acts as a primary caregiver of her grandchildren. In 2019, Jesusa noticed a lump on her right arm. It was small and painless, but it gradually became bigger, bringing pain and discomfort. She has recently been experiencing numbness in her right hand and occasional pain in her shoulder, particularly during cold weather. Jesusa was referred to our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, where she was diagnosed with a lipoma. Though the condition is non-cancerous, it is affecting her daily life, particularly in performing tasks that require the use of her hands. On May 10th, Jesusa will undergo mass removal surgery and she needs help to raise $1,479 for her procedure and care. Jesusa shared, "I am very grateful to those people who are helping us especially in these difficult times. It would bring great relief to me and to my family, and we consider this a great blessing."