Eh is a 68-year-old grandfather. Eh resides alongside his wife, son, and grandson in a refugee camp along the Thai-Burma border. Eh is retired, while his wife is a homemaker. Both his son and his grandson are students. In his free time, Saw Eh enjoys listening to the news and songs, watching movies, and reading. Since early July 2023, Eh has had a right inguinal hernia. He experiences burning pain in his groin, which becomes swollen when he stands up after sitting for an extended period. He also faces difficulty with day-to-day basics like using the restroom. Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery on November 16th at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, requests $1,500 for Eh's hernia repair surgery. Eh said, "I am so pleased. I never thought that I would receive support for my treatment like this. So, thank you to BCMF and donors for your support. I hope I can get better soon. Once I am fully recovered, I will help my family with household chores."

Charles is a 7-year-old boy living in Kiambu County, Kenya. He is in the third grade and says he likes attending school and playing with other kids. Charles is the only child of a young, single mother. He lives with his grandparents and their children because his mother travelled to Saudi Arabia about a month ago in search of better economic opportunities. Charles's grandmother is a small businesswoman selling vegetables and fruits, and Charles's grandfather is a local barber. Charles's mother first noticed his condition when he was 3 years old, but had troubling getting doctors to take the condition seriously. Finally, at age 7, his grandmother brought him to Nazareth Hospital, where an ultrasound scan was done. Charles was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition affecting his private areas. If left untreated, Charles has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Charles needs corrective surgery, but the family income is insufficient for this treatment. Charles will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) and is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on October 31. AMHF is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Charles's grandmother says, "This is the only child of my daughter, and we love him very much, especially his grandfather." She expresses concern about Charles's potential to have his own children some days, and says, "On behalf of my daughter, I kindly ask for help so that he can be treated and grow up in a normal way like other boys."

Meshach is a 5-year-old boy child from Kenya. He recently was in a severe accident and needs our help. Meshach lives with his family in the Kiambaa area, about 20 km from Nairobi. He is the firstborn in a family of two children. His mother is single, born of a single mother who neglected her. Meshach's mother was raised by her grandmother. Meshach’s mother recently found employment and as a new employee is currently under probation. She is fearful she may lose her job as she is at the hospital with her son. Next to their home is a busy main road. About two weeks ago, Meshach came home from school and started playing with his friends. He decided to cross the road to visit other friends on the opposite side of the road. Unfortunately, as Meshach tried to cross, he was hit by a speeding motorcycle. He was badly injured. Fortunately, the motorcyclist picked him up, summoned good Samaritans and quickly brought him to Nazareth Hospital. Meshach's abdomen was torn open and he sustained a fracture of the right leg and face bruises. An emergency laparotomy--an open surgery of the abdomen--was done and he was placed in HDU (high dependency unit) to receive extensive care. His leg was stabilized as his internal injuries were treated. The surgery for his abdominal injuries was successful. The surgeon is prepared to now repair his fractured tibia with further surgery--ORIF, or open reduction internal fixation. The bones will be realigned and hardware will be inserted to hold the bones in place. This surgery is scheduled for October 10. Until the surgery, Meshach is experiencing pain, and the inability to use his leg or walk. Meshach's family is not able to meet the cost of this surgery. Already, the bill for the other surgery is more than Meshach's mother can afford. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,049 to fund this procedure. Once treated, Meshach will be able to use his leg and walk again. He will resume school and his normal life. “I have seen the hand of God over the healing and life of my boy. I already have a heavy bill that am unable to pay for the treatment already given. As I thank the Hospital for the care they have taken on my child, I kindly request the sponsors to consider supporting him for this surgery, so that he can be fully well to go back to his normal life and growth,” said Meshach’s mother.

Kaleb is the only child of his mother and father; they live in La Paz, Bolivia. His father works in construction and his mother is a homemaker. Kaleb was born two months premature with a ventricular septal defect, or a hole between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving the lungs unable to obtain oxygen. This leaves Kaleb weak and short of breath, and making it hard for him to gain weight. Last year Kaleb underwent a surgery to prepare him for the one he currently needs. It stabilized his heart so he could gain some weight in order to safely have the congenital cardiac surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is able to help with his upcoming procedure. Kaleb and his family need help raising $1,500 for his surgery that will take place September 14th. Kaleb’s mother says “Our son has been in and out of the hospital and very sick ever since he was born. We hope he will have a chance to be a normal child after his surgery."

Four year old Neserian lives with his family in a village in the Manyara region of Tanzania. The family has long depended upon agriculture and livestock keeping to sustain them. However, climate change has shadowed their agricultural activities, rendering them increasingly unreliable. Consequently, Neserian’s father has turned to selling cattle to support his household. But drought has led to the cattle being unable to feed properly, so that they fetch considerably less money at the market. Neserian's father works hard to meet the needs of his family. In October 2022, Neserian was alone at home, when he ventured too close to an open flame. His clothing caught fire, and he suffered burns to his right elbow and wrist. The neighbors came to his aid, and when his mother returned home, she brought him to a local hospital for care. Neserian remained at the hospital for a month. Despite the care that he received, Neserian has only a limited range of motion of his right arm. Sadly, the local hospital lacks the resources to address this. Neserian and his father traveled for nine hours to consult with doctors from our medical partner's care center the Plaster House NGO. After a thorough assessment, it was determined that Neserian would need to undergo a Z-plasty procedure, to release his right axilla and elbow, along with a full thickness skin graft on his right hand. The pinky on his right hand will need to be amputated. The surgical procedures are set for August 15th but the cost of treatment is beyond the means of Neserian's family, prompting them to appeal for your assistance in covering the $1,088 needed for Neserian's care. After he has healed completely, Neserian will be able to use his hand, and lead a full life, free from disability. Neserian’s father says: “We wish for him to be able to use his hand because he is about to start school, and we are worried it will be hard for him as his right hand is the one affected.”

27-year-old Naw Lah lives with her husband, their two year old daughter, and other members of their extended family from Burma in a refugee camp across the Thai border. Naw Lah has a small mohinga shop, where she sells the traditional Burmese fish based soup. Her husband is a leader of their church meeting group. Naw Lah is currently expecting her second child. Because she delivered her first child via a Caesarean section - and because she is currently suffering from pre-eclampsia - a dangerous elevation of her blood pressure - her doctors recommend that she deliver via a C-section to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Naw Lah undergo a C-section on May 17th, at Mae Sariang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Naw Lah needs your support to raise this money. Naw Lah said: “Thank you BCMF and donors for helping me. I would love to relocate to another country for a better future for my babies. We are waiting for the chance to go.”

Peris is a 67-year-old woman from Kenya. Peris is married and practices subsistence farming with her husband–a type of farming where the majority of crops or livestock raised are used to provide food for the farmer and their family. On May 4th, 2023, Peris was preparing to go to church when she was hit by her cow. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received an x-ray. The images revealed a left patella fracture that requires surgical attention. Now, Peris is unable to walk or use her leg due to the fracture and is in chronic pain. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On June 7th, Peris will undergo a fracture repair procedure called open reduction and internal fixation. During the surgery, AMH's surgeons will use a fixing device such as plates or screws to stabilize Peris's bone. After the procedure, Peris will be able to walk again. Now, AMH is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Peris says, “I was well and walking. However, my cow hit me and broke my knee. I need the surgery to walk."