Kisembo is a five-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the eldest of two children, and he has a younger brother. Kisembo currently attends nursery school. His father is a builder, and his mother is a farmer. About three months ago, Kisembo developed a swelling around his umbilical region. A nurse at his school gave him treatment, but the swelling did not subside. Kisembo could not sleep because of the pain, and the painkillers were not working. At the end of the school term, Kisembo's father took him to the hospital, where Kisembo was diagnosed with an epigastric hernia. If not treated, Kisembo may experience intestinal tissue twisting and blocking. On September 6, Kisembo will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, has requested $249 to fund Kisembo's procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a three-night hospital stay, supplies, labs, medication and physician time.