Suzan is four months old and lives in Tanzania with her parents and four siblings. Since she was two months old, Suzan has suffered from a condition known as hydrocephalus, or a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in her brain. “The circumference of Suzan’s head is increasing due to increased intracranial pressure," shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). As a result of her condition, Suzan experiences fluctuating fevers and loss in appetite. "If not treated, Suzan will be at risk of losing her vision." Suzan’s parents work as small scale farmers and do not have the income to fund her treatment. Her parents have “had to sell their only goat to get bus fare to bring their daughter to the hospital," her doctor shares. For $775, Suzan will receive surgery to treat the buildup of fluid in her brain, eliminate the risk of going blind, and to help her continue with normal growth. Suzan’s mother adds, “I hope our baby will get well, continue with normal growth and later on, go to school like other children."

Suna is 35-year-old mother who, with the help of her hardworking family, rears a small group of goats, buffaloes, and cows for a living. For the past year, Suna has been enduring symptoms of a uterine prolapse, a condition where the tissue holding up the uterus no longer functions properly. Suna’s uterine prolapse is causing her severe pain, discharge, and bleeding. Her symptoms have prevented Suna from helping her family with their daily routine. For $765, Suna can receive a hysterectomy and a pelvic floor repair to treat her condition. With your help, Suna can return to helping her family earn their livelihood and greatly improve her quality of life.

Khima Kumari is an 18-year-old young woman from Nepal who dreams of being a school teacher. But for the last 14 months, Khima Kumari has been living with lower abdominal pain and a persistent backache. She was recently diagnosed with an ovarian cyst that, if left untreated, could cause life-threatening complications like tissue infections or gangrene. For $965, Khima Kumari can have surgery to remove her cyst and allow her to avoid further pain and future complications. Let's help Khima Kumari live a pain-free life and get back to the things she enjoys, like studying for her favorite Nepali class and playing volleyball.

Sokun is a 30-year-old man who enjoys watching TV with his siblings and eating steaming bowls of fish soup. For the last six years, Sokun has been living with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis that has left his jaw very stiff with limited mobility. As a result, he has problems with everyday activities like speaking and eating. Sokun is rarely able to leave the house. For just $300, we can give Sokun the surgery he needs to improve his jaw function. Let's help Sokun live a full, healthy life!

Noah is 11 years old and lives in Kenya with his parents and five siblings. His family owns an acre of land, which they farm to supplement their income. Noah is living with a brain tumor that gives him headaches and causes vomiting. This has made it hard for him to do daily activities and increases his risk of permanent brain damage and death. Noah’s father says, “I hope that my son can get treatment so that he can live a long and healthy life.” For $1,500, Noah can receive a craniotomy to remove the tumor. Let's help Noah get rid of his headaches and live a more normal life!