Three-month-old Janna lives with her parents and older brother in Bolivia. Janna's mother is a homemaker, while her father works as a technician fixing cellphones. When she was born, Janna had very little appetite and was unable to gain weight, so her parents brought her to the hospital, where doctors discovered her heart condition. Janna has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. 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 July 1st, Janna will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During the operation, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in Janna's heart so that blood will no longer leak through it. Janna's family needs your help to fund the costs of her cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Janna's mother said, "I pray my little daughter has a healthy heart. She is so brave, and I want to be brave for her as well."

La Min is a 21-year-old young woman from Burma. She lives with her aunt in Bangkok, Thailand. She moved to Bangkok from her village in Karen State, Burma, in 2023 in search of better job opportunities. She worked as a waitress, but had to stop because of her health. La Min has a heart condition that requires replacement of two heart valves -the aortic and mitral valves - and repair of the tricuspid valve. These valves control the blood flow between the chambers of the heart and are necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, La Min experiences fatigue and a rapid heartbeat while walking even short distances, poor appetite, and chest pain. Even though she has lived with her condition almost all her life, she still experiences anxiety and stress during her episodes. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 for this complex surgery. The treatment is scheduled to take place on April 10th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and have a more active and healthy life ahead. In the future, La Min hopes to continue to work in Bangkok and save enough money to return to her village in Burma. There she dreams of opening a restaurant and selling Thai food. She said, “When I lie down at night, I hear my rapid heartbeat and have trouble falling asleep. When I am very tired and experience heart palpitations, I worry that my heartbeat will stop suddenly. I want to know what the world is like without my heart disease.”

Lowena is a dedicated community health worker from the Philippines. She assists with maternal care and child health services in her community. She works three times a week in the field and will soon help with a measles vaccination program for children. Her son, Randy, drives a school bus, and together they provide for the family. Lowena enjoys singing in her free time and considers her fieldwork her exercise, as it keeps her active through frequent walking. Forty-four years ago, Lowena began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain, significant discomfort, and occasional bleeding. She was diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. For a long time, Lowena postponed her own treatment to care for her sick grandchild, but after seeing the child recover and learning about hospital support, she decided it was time to prioritize her health. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Lowena receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on May 5th at WSFP's care center. During this procedure, surgeons will remove her hemorrhoids. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is requesting the remaining $1,257 to cover the cost of Lowena's procedure and care. "Having this surgery is a huge blessing, especially for people like me who cannot afford treatment. I hope Watsi continues helping more people, because helping others brings happiness," Shared Lowena.

Japhet is a cheerful three-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second child in his family and is known for his playful personality and love for football, often trying to kick a ball whenever he sees one. His father, the breadwinner of the family, makes a living as a hired bajaji tricycle driver. Japhet was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. When Japhet began walking, his family noticed that both of his legs curved outward. At first, relatives described them as “footballer legs,” believing he would outgrow the condition. However, as he continued to grow, the bowing became more noticeable and began affecting his balance. 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. This condition has limited his ability to play with other children, but his parents are hopeful that early treatment will give him a healthy start in life, enabling him to play freely, attend school confidently, and grow without physical limitation. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Japhet. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 6th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Japhet's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Japhet's mother shared, “He loves to play so much. We hope he will soon run freely like other children.”

Noosokon is a 34-year-old mother of four from Kenya. She and her husband own two cows, relying on livestock farming for their family's livelihood. A few days ago, Noosokon was milking one of the cows, as was her daily routine, when the cow suddenly struck her on the right side of her jaw, pushing her against a sharp object that severely injured her face. She began bleeding and was in severe pain. She was rushed to a nearby health center before being referred to a hospital for further management. At the hospital, she received first aid treatment, including stitches to the open wound, and was given pain medication before being referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, for specialized care. Scans at the hospital revealed that her jaw had been fractured during the incident. Unfortunately, she has not been able to undergo treatment because her family is not able to raise the amount required for surgery. Her jaw remains swollen, and she has been unable to eat due to the pain and swelling; she can only take milk. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 3rd, Noosokon will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help relieve her pain, help her heal and go back to her daily life. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,115 to fund this procedure. Noosokon says, “I am in pain. I am unable to sleep due to the swelling.”

Leah is 39 years old and a small-scale farmer from Kenya. She and her husband are poultry farmers. One month ago, Leah began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe backaches and abdominal pain. She was initially treated with medication, but her condition worsened. As the pain persisted and her abdomen became swollen, scans revealed a perforated intestine, requiring emergency surgery. Despite the procedure, Leah continued to experience intense abdominal pain and had to undergo a second surgery during which a portion of her intestine was removed to aid her recovery. Subsequent scans have now revealed fluid buildup in her pelvic area, leaving her in severe pain and unable to heal properly. She was diagnosed with an acute abdomen, and doctors recommended a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund Leah's surgery. On February 3rd, she will undergo surgery, which will, hopefully, greatly improve her quality of life. Leah says, "I haven't been able to move from this bed. I am exhausted, and my stomach is swollen and in pain."

Yunus, who is 21 months old, is a happy, friendly little boy, who loves to play with his older brother, and with whatever he finds. Yunus lives with his mother, father, and brother in Ethiopia. While his mother lovingly manages their household, his father tirelessly works as an electrician to provide for the family. The family has faced many problems since Yunus was born. When the city built a new corridor, his father lost his shop, which made it difficult for him to earn enough money to support his family. Yunus was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms, and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, Yunus is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on December 30th, at BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Yunus's mother emotionally said: "I want my child to be as healthy as all the other children. From the depths of my heart, thank you so much for your support."

Nay is a 13-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his grandmother and mother in Karen State, near the border of Burma and Thailand. He is a student and his mother sells snacks near the school by living. His grandmother is retired. In his free time, he loves with help his mother with purchasing things to re-sell it and sometimes play game in the phone. During his free time, he enjoys playing football. On November 29th, 2025, Nay was helping out at home, when he fell from a chair, causing a fracture on his left arm. He is in pain and unable to move his hand. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Nay will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for December 4th and will cost $1,500. Bones will be aligned and will allow them to heal properly. Once healed he will able to use his hand to write, play sports and carry out daily activities pain free. Nay's grandmother said, "After hearing about the surgery cost we thought about going back to Burma to seek treatment there. However as the injury is bad, the doctors told us the surgery is urgent. Without your support, we don't know what we would have done. We feel happy donors and BCMF can support my grandson."

Linn lives with his family in Mon State, Burma. He and his brothers attend school while his parents works on a rubber farm. The family also maintains a small garden where they grow vegetables for household use and sell the surplus to earn extra income. In his free time, Linn enjoys playing football with his friends. Linn was born with congenital scrotal hypospadias, a birth condition where the urethra opens below the tip of the penis. He underwent surgery in 2013, but unfortunately, it was not successful. In November 2024, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), helped Linn receive the first of two surgeries needed. Unfortunately, Linn developed appendicitis during his hospitalization and required an emergency appendectomy. Linn has had a long and difficult health care journey. Currently, he continues to experience some pain and discomfort, and feels self-conscious about his condition. Thankfully, Linn only needs one more repair surgery, after which his symptoms should finally be resolved. Linn's final surgery is scheduled to take place on November 4th, and BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Linn's mother said, "I felt very unhappy because we could not afford his surgery. After learning that the donors would help my son, I felt so happy and grateful. Thank you for helping my son. I hope to see him become a football player when he grows up because he is happiest when he plays football."