Brillant is a two-year-old boy from Burundi. His mother is a single mother who farms and sells vegetables in the market to support her three children. One year and nine months ago, Brillant was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia, a swelling in a sensitive part of his body. He cries often, unable to explain how he feels. He cannot play, run, or sleep through the night. He needs surgery to address his symptoms and prevent them from getting worse. Fortunately, on October 2nd, Brillant will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Kibuye Hope Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $197 to fund Brillant's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Brillant's mother shared, “I have no one else to ask. I work every day, but I cannot earn what the hospital needs. Please help my Brillant. Help me give him this surgery so he can grow like other children. I cannot watch him suffer anymore.”

Fredy is a three-month-old boy from Tanzania, and the fourth-born child in his family. His parents are hardworking livestock keepers and small-scale farmers who depend on animal husbandry and crop cultivation to meet their family’s basic needs. Their hope is to provide a better future for their children. Fredy has clubfoot on both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes mobility challenges. Without treatment, clubfoot can limit a child’s ability to participate fully in daily activities as they grow. For Fredy’s parents, the diagnosis was challenging, but they remained hopeful and were determined to seek early medical care to give their son the best possible start in life. Like any parents, they dream of seeing Fredy grow into a healthy, active, and independent young boy. They hope he will one day run, play, attend school, and contribute to family activities, including caring for livestock alongside his siblings. To achieve this, Fredy will need to undergo a series of corrective casts designed to gradually align his feet, followed by a tenotomy procedure to improve foot positioning. Afterward, he will wear a Foot Abduction Brace (FAB) until the age of five to prevent relapse and support proper development. Fortunately, Fredy's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where doctors will begin clubfoot treatment on June 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Fredy's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Fredy has an excellent opportunity to walk confidently and live an active life. This intervention will not only transform his future but also help him reach his full potential and contribute meaningfully to his family and community. Fredy’s mother says, "My wish is that my child will walk without difficulty, so he can be able to take care of cattle when he grows up.”

Hadasha is a toddler from Haiti. She lives with her mother and older sister in a neighborhood of the capital; her mother is a vendor. Hadasha loves dressing up and making new friends. Hadasha has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Hadasha will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On November 24th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will use a device on the end of a catheter to plug the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $ 6,000 toward surgery costs. Hadasha's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. They need help to raise $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Hadasha's family overseas. Hadasha's mother says, "I have been very worried about my daughter's heart, so it is a blessing to know it will be fixed soon!"

Samara is a one-month-old baby boy from Tanzania. His mother, still a student, is learning to balance the new world of motherhood with her educational pursuits. Samara has clubfoot on his right foot. The news of Samara’s birth came with both celebration and unexpected concern for his mother and the family, as they were unprepared for the emotional and financial weight of a medical diagnosis so early in Samara’s life. Samara is now under the loving care of his mother and grandparents. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Samara's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on May 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Samara's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he would have the best chance for a healthy future. Sara and her family are hopeful. With your support, Samara can receive the care he needs to grow up walking confidently. Sara says, "Samara coming into my life is God's will, and I hope he grows up to live a normal life in the future."

Sokkea is a 57-year-old woman who lives in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. Over the years, Sokkea has worked various jobs in her village, but is now unemployed and supported by relatives. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and chatting with her neighbors. Sokkea has a mass on the right side of her face that has grown in size over the last twenty years. In March 2025, she had a biopsy of the mass. Sokkea's mass is benign, but causes discomfort, difficulty eating, and talking. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre can help. On June 19th, Sokkea will have surgery to remove the mass, address the discomfort, and prevent future health complications. She is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $741 more to fund her procedure and care. Sokkea shared, "I hope I can feel better after surgery and try to find a new job."

Justin is 21 months old and an active little boy from Tanzania. Originally from Bukoba, Justin now lives in Arusha under the care of a guardian as his mother is unable to care for him at the moment. His father, a fisherman, remains in Bukoba, working hard to provide for the family with the little he earns. Justin was born with clubfoot on both feet. His feet are twisted inward and downward, making it difficult for him to move as freely as other children his age can. Despite this limitation, Justin’s spirit remains unshaken — he is lively, playful, and eager to explore the world around him. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, causing difficulty in walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Justin's family has traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on April 25th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Justin's clubfoot repair. After treatment, his feet will be realigned, giving him the freedom to walk, run, and play. Justin's guardian shared, "His family is going through a lot at the moment with his mother's health, and we hope Justin gets better. It will be a big relief to the family."

Michael is a one-month-old baby boy. As the youngest of four children, he is deeply cherished by his family. His hardworking parents rely solely on their seasonal harvest to provide for their family, with no other stable source of income. Michael was born with clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Michael's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on February 14th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Michael's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. Micheal's mother says, "I hope my son gets treatment, and his legs better so that he does not face challenges as he grows older."

Meta is a third-grade student from Cambodia. She is from Kampong Chhnang province and lives with her parents and two brothers. She is the middle child, with her youngest brother in kindergarten, and her oldest brother works on the family rice farm. At home, Meta enjoys playing with her neighbors and watching cartoons on her mom's phone. When she was one year old, an incident caused a flexion contracture of her right knee. Over the last few years, the condition has worsened and she is unable to fully straighten her knee. On December 18th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will perform a quadricepsplasty procedure on the right knee to improve her leg function and overall mobility. Her family can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $382 more to fund Meta's treatment and care. Meta’s mother shared, “I hope she will be able to play with her friends more easily.”

Yarith is a five-year-old boy who lives in Kampong Cham province with his parents and older brother. His mother manages the household, while his father and brother work as rice farmers. Yarith is in kindergarten, where he enjoys learning Khmer and mathematics. He likes to eat rice with fried pork, and he loves playing with his friends in the village. Yarith was born with a condition known as right torticollis where muscles on the right side of his neck are tight, resulting in his head tilting toward that side and making it difficult for him to turn his head fully. As he grows, this tightness leads to discomfort and limits his ability to engage in activities, such as playing with friends and feeling confident around others. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On November 1st, Yarith will undergo a bipolar release of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle procedure, which will help alleviate the tightness in his neck and improve his ability to turn his head. However, Yarith's parents can afford only $100 of the total cost for this procedure and need assistance with the remaining $472. This amount will cover the costs associated with the surgery, including post-operative care, medication, and rehabilitation. Yarith’s mother said, "I hope he will be comfortable and able to move his neck well like other children after his operation."

Dirisa is a 10-year-old boy and the thirdborn of four children. At home, he cooks for his sisters when his mother is away. He dreams of being a chef or a school cook, as he loves food. He lost his father mid-last year and is now under the care of his mother, a farmer. Dirisa is currently in primary 4. Since he was five years old, Dirisa has had an epigastric hernia. His mother noticed a swelling around his abdominal region while bathing him. One night, after a long day of cultivating, he started vomiting, complaining of severe abdominal pain, and bending while holding his abdomen as the pain worsened more when he could stand straight. In fear and panic, his mother rushed and took him to a nearby government health facility where he was given first aid treatment with painkillers. They were advised to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital but his mother was worried about medical expenses and went back home instead. The swelling and pain persisted, so Dirisa's mother sold off the only stock of beans she had left meant for feeding the family so they could go to the hospital and seek treatment. Fortunately, on November 5th, Dirisa will undergo hernia repair surgery and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund the procedure. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Dirisa's mother says, “Dirisa is the only hope I am left with, even at his tender age, he is so caring to me, his sisters, and everyone. Seeing him in pain breaks my heart. I could do anything to get him free of this pain, only that I can’t. I kindly request your support for the success of his surgery.”

Ar is a 13-year-old Burmese student in Thailand. He has been living in a dormitory for a year now as his mother moved to Bangkok in search of a better job. Ar's mother borrowed money to pay for the tuition for the school and the dormitory so Ar can continue to attend the fifth grade. He gets food from the school and occasionally gets some pocket money from his cousins. In 2021, when Ar was still living with his family in Karen State, Burma, his leg started to swell. Because it was not causing him any pain his father did not take him to see a doctor. Since then, his leg stayed swollen and would swell up a bit more. However, in March 2024, it started to cause him pain. Ar can no longer play football with his friends because his leg hurts. It is also difficult for him to walk. Ar asked his mother to send some money so he could go to a clinic to see a doctor. Doctors want Ar to undergo an MRI, an imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images of bodily organs. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose his condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $814 to cover the cost of Ar's MRI and care, scheduled for June 10th. Ar said: “I just want to walk again and play with my friends. I do not want to be a burden to my mother by asking for more money.”

Anghi is a three-year-old toddler from Bolivia. She resides in a mining city in Central Bolivia with her older brother and her parents, who are employed at a bakery. She has just started preschool and likes coloring and watching cartoons. Anghi has a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole without passing through her lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. On April 25th, she will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, Surgeons will use a patch to close the hole in her heart. Anghi's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Anghi's mother says: "I am hopeful that after this surgery, my daughter will be able to run and play without getting tired."