Thein is a 43-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her mother, husband, and 18-year-old daughter in refugee camp in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. Thein’s mother is retired, her daughter is a student, and her husband is a post-stroke disable person. Thein sells mohinga (Burmese noodles) in front of her home. However, her income is not enough to cover the family’s household expenses, and they have had to borrow 12,000 THB ($375 USD) from a neighbour to meet daily life expenses. For basic health care, the family usually visits the hospital in the refugee camp, which provides free health services. Since August 2023, Thein has been experiencing continuous bleeding, similar to menstruation, which has lasted for three months at a time. She also experiences tiredness and dizziness. Thein has been diagnosed with a myoma in her uterus and has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Thein's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Thein is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on April 20th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, this treatment will help Thein be free from continuous bleeding and able to perform her daily tasks normally. Thein expressed her happiness by saying, “Thank you very much to this organisation [HFA-BCMF] and the donors for being willing to help with my treatment costs. I really want to recover from my health issue, which would not be possible without your assistance.” She also added, “I will work hard to repay my debt after I fully recover.”

Korb is 65 years old and a father of two from Takeo Province, Cambodia. His wife sells rice, while their two children work as bag factory workers. In his free time, he likes exercising and helping his wife with some works Around two years ago, Korb began experiencing pain in his left hip due to avascular necrosis, which can occur when blood supply to the ball of the hip joint is disrupted, leading to bone cell death and the collapse of the femoral head. This condition has caused difficulty walking and limited his ability to perform daily tasks independently. The condition developed naturally, without trauma or accident. He had previously undergone a total hip arthroplasty on his right hip in 2017 with the help of our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Korb decided to travel back to CSC for treatment on his left hip. On March 17th, Korb will undergo a hip replacement procedure, where surgeons will operate on his hip to relieve pain and improve mobility, allowing him to move comfortably and return to work. Korb and his family can contribute $25, but they need help raising $1,475 to fund his procedure and care. Korb said, "After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have hip pain and be able to walk more easily, so I can move around more independently and do some works to support my family."

Anaki is eight years old and a student from Malawi. He loves school and spends most of his free time playing with friends, laughing, and running as children do. He is the second-born of three children. His parents grow and sell vegetables. One week ago, while at school, Anaki climbed onto the wall of an incomplete structure and fell, landing badly on his left arm. He was in great pain and was taken home to his mother, who immediately brought him to the nearest health center. With limited resources, the health workers could only place his arm in a sling and refer him to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, for further care. It was seen that Anaki sustained a supracondylar fracture of his left forearm. Doctors determined that he would need an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure to properly repair the injury and restore full use of his arm. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Anaki will undergo fracture repair surgery on February 3rd, and he needs help to raise $525 to fund this procedure and care. Anaki's mother said, “I pray that after this surgery, my son will heal well and return to school. We are very thankful to everyone willing to help us."

Meet Seleman, a cheerful and outgoing four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the youngest of four children and currently attends preschool, where he spends most of his time playing and learning new things. He enjoys his language classes, and he recites the alphabet letters repeatedly. Seleman's father supports the family by selling jewelry on the streets, working long hours to provide for his children. Despite financial challenges, the family is deeply committed to ensuring Seleman receives the care he needs. Seleman was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. This condition has caused his legs to bow inward as he has grown. Several factors can 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. Due to the condition, Selemane is unable to walk confidently, keep up with his peers, and enjoy an easy school life. Seleman will undergo surgery on January 16th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. This treatment will restore Seleman's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and significantly decrease his risk of future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Seleman. Seleman's father said, "It has been hard seeking treatment for him because these days everything costs a lot of money. Thank you for making his treatment possible."

Recho is a 26-year-old woman from Kenya. She has a long history of epilepsy, diagnosed when she was much younger. Her condition disrupted her education and ability to work despite early academic promise and later vocational training in tailoring. She lives with her single mother and younger siblings, who are deeply supportive and assist her with daily activities and hospital visits. She enjoys helping with household tasks such as washing utensils and clothes, and she often speaks with humor and optimism about her daily life. In December 2025, Recho suffered a seizure while carrying hot tea to her siblings, resulting in serious burns to her chest and hand and a prolonged hospital stay requiring ongoing wound care and a planned skin graft. The extended treatment has placed a heavy financial burden on her family, prompting a request for assistance with medical expenses. Fortunately, on January 7th, Recho will undergo a skin graft procedure with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. She needs help to raise $1,183 to fund her procedure and care. Recho says, "I have been in the ward for a long time, and my hope is go home and be with my family members. I miss my sisters and my family."

Brylin is a-two-month-old baby boy from Kenya. He was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth. The news came as a devastating shock to his mother who had never heard of the condition before. Confused and overwhelmed, she struggled to understand what was happening to her baby and what the future might hold for him. Brylin's mother is a single mom, whose own mother remains by her side to support her daughter and her grandson. At just one month old, Brylin underwent his first spina bifida closure surgery. After being discharged, however, his mother noticed that he was increasingly uncomfortable and observed something alarming about his head. Concerned, she rushed him back to a medical facility, where Brylin was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Brylin has been experiencing frequent crying, sometimes struggles to feed, and frequently suffers from fevers and colds. A previous surgery to treat hydrocephalus was done a month ago ago, however, the shunt has failed and needs to be replaced.Without treatment, Brylin will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $574 to cover the cost of surgery for Brylin. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 17th and will drain the excess fluid from Brylin's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. “I am unemployed, and we have no income, but I still believe my son deserves a chance to live. All I ask for is help so he can get the surgery he needs” shares Brylin’s mother.

Evance is a four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the youngest of two children. His mother passed away two weeks after his birth, leaving his father as the sole caregiver. His father works as a motorcycle taxi driver and has limited income, but is committed to securing treatment so that Evance can walk comfortably, play freely, and enjoy a healthy childhood. Evance was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus. This has caused progressive inward bending of his knees. 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. Evance began experiencing pain and fatigue when walking even short distances. Despite this, he remains active, playful, and attends preschool. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Evance. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 6th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Evance's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Evance's father says, “When he walks long distances, he complains of pain and gets tired quickly, even though he wants to play and move like other children. I have hope that with his treatment, he will be well enough to play comfortably with the rest of the children.”

Rai is a 15-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives in Siem Reap Province with his parents and siblings, where they share a modest home. His entire family works together as construction workers, putting in long, physically demanding hours each day to support one another and make a living. In his free time, he enjoys playing football and helping his parents with work. His favorite meal is sour fish soup with fried vegetables. When he was seven years old, Rai had a severe burn on his left arm in an accident involving hot glue at his parents’ worksite in Thailand. After the injury, he developed a burn scar contracture on his left arm, which limits his movement and sometimes causes pain. This makes it difficult for him to carry out physical work and affects his daily activities. When Rai's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for eight hours seeking treatment. On March 19th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve movement in his arm, reduce pain, and allow him to work more comfortably. Now, he needs help to fund this $652 procedure. Rai's mother said, “After the surgery, I truly hope my son will recover well, regain full movement in his arm, and live without pain so he can work comfortably and have a better, brighter future.”

Papalang' is a 10-year-old Maasai boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents, who are livestock keepers, and helps support the family while in school. Papalang' is currently in fourth grade, where he enjoys mathematics and geography. He hopes to study agricultural science in the future so he can be a better farmer and improve livestock practices within his community. Papalang' has been living with a burn scar contracture affecting his right foot. The tightening scar has made walking difficult, creating challenges in attending school, playing with others, and helping with everyday tasks at home. Despite these difficulties, he remains motivated and committed to his education. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Papalang' receive treatment. On March 24th, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery and skin graft. Papalang' needs help to fund this $832 procedure. This will help restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and allow him to walk more comfortably as he continues pursuing his education. Papalang' says, "I want to walk without pain so I can go to school every day and learn so as to help my family and my community."

Bashir is a 25-year-old father of one from Uganda. After dropping out of school at Senior 4 due to a lack of school fees, Bashir later joined a driving school and obtained a driving permit. He secured a job with a company, but the pay was very low, and there were months when he did not receive any salary, making it difficult for him to meet his family's basic needs. Due to the financial hardships and difficult working conditions, he eventually left the job and acquired a motorcycle through a loan, so he could earn a living through it. However, the weekly loan repayments, combined with his medical condition, have made life extremely difficult. A year ago, Bashir noticed a swelling on his abdomen. It started small, but has overtime increased in size, and has been causing discomfort. Over the past two months, the condition worsened and began causing him significant pain, especially during sleep, bathing, and walking. The pain and the increased swelling has greatly affected his ability to work and provide for his family, prompting him to seek further medical attention from a surgeon. Bashir has been diagnosed with a supraumbilical hernia, a tissue bulge that occurs just above the bellybutton, due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, on March 5th, Bashir will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund his surgery, which once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Bashir says, "I thank God that I came to Ibanda Hospital and was seen by the surgeon. I humbly seek support from kind-hearted donors, as I do not have the financial means to afford the treatment on my own. After my recovery, I look forward to resuming my work on my motorcycle so I can repay my loan, and provide a better life for my family. Your generous support will restore my health, renew my strength, and give me hope for a brighter future.”

Srorn is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Takeo province, Cambodia. She has three daughters, two sons, and eleven grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who is also a rice farmer, and her youngest daughter, who works in a nearby garment factory. In her free time, she likes listening to Buddhist radio and spending time with her grandchildren. About three years ago, Srorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Srorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 6th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Srorn can afford to contribute $13 to her care, but needs help to raise $250 more to cover the cost of her procedure. Srorn said, "I hope after surgery I can see more clearly so I can go back to growing rice and taking care of my family."

Cynthia is a 26-year-old single mother of two young children from Kenya. She has a life of persistent hardship, being the firstborn in her family. This forced her to drop out of school due to a lack of school fees, cutting short her education and limiting her employment opportunities. Currently, she stays with her family, and they largely depend on her for the provision of basic needs. Determined to contribute to her children’s upbringing, she takes on small tailoring jobs, paid on commission. Though the income is minimal and inconsistent, it is the only means Cynthia has to provide essentials for her children. Three weeks ago, tragedy struck while Cynthia was returning home from her daily activities. She was involved in a road traffic accident after her motorcycle's front tire burst, causing her to fall forward and hit the ground forcefully with her chin. The impact left her severely injured and in pain. She was rushed to a nearby health facility, where she received a tetanus injection and pain medication before being referred for further medical care. Upon examination at AIC Kapsowar Hospital, Cynthia was found to have a deep left-sided facial laceration, loose teeth accompanied by bleeding, and significant jaw pain. An X-ray confirmed a non-displaced fracture of the mandible. Due to the nature of the injury, she was taken to the operating room and underwent an emergent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with arch bars to stabilise the fractured jaw. Unfortunately, after surgery, her jaw was not properly aligned. Surgical review has determined that she urgently requires a revision ORIF surgery to correct the alignment and restore proper jaw function. Cynthia initially received approval for her first surgery through SHA. However, she has been informed that a repeat ORIF procedure is not covered. Given her financial situation, she is unable to raise the funds required for this revision surgery. As a young mother already struggling to meet daily needs, the burden of medical expenses is beyond her capacity. Cynthia is therefore humbly appealing for support in undergoing the necessary revision surgery. Your assistance will not only restore her health but also enable her to continue caring for her two children, who depend entirely on her. The malalignment has caused her ongoing pain, difficulty chewing, and discomfort while speaking. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 3rd, Cynthia will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation revision. Without this corrective procedure, she risks long-term complications, including chronic pain, impaired nutrition due to difficulty eating, infection, and possible permanent deformity. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,014 to fund this procedure. Cynthia says, "I am still in pain. I feel poorly, am not able to even smile, and I pray for a successful recovery to be able to go home and help my family. Please help me."