Edward is a student from Kenya. He is the youngest in a family of four. Edward is a primary school student who aspires to become a doctor. His parents are farmers. This month, Edward was in a motorcycle accident, and he suffered a femur fracture. He needs intramedullary nailing to correct the fracture. He complains of mild pain. If not treated, Edward risks further complications, such as malunion. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On January 24, Edward will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will help him walk on his easily own again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,451 to fund this procedure. Edward says, “I wish to be treated. I want to become a doctor."

Turyahabwe is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. He is married with six children. For eight years, Turyahabwe has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort and if not treated, it may result in hernia blocking and twisting. Fortunately, on November 13, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Turyahabwe's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Turyahabwe says, “I am hopeful for restoration of my hope after the surgery and I continue with farming.”

Linah is a happy and gentle two-month-old baby. She lives with her parents and four siblings in Tanzania. Linah’s father is an entrepreneur, and her mother is a secondary school teacher. Linah was born with a left clubfoot. The foot looks like it is turned inwards at the ankle and upwards. This may cause Linah difficulty when attending school or engaging in life activities when she grows up. Doctors have recommended clubfoot repair surgery, scheduled for October 17. Her parents have contributed $45 towards her treatment. However, her father is the only one working at this time, so her parents cannot afford to pay the full treatment cost. She still needs $890 to fully fund her treatment. Linah’s father says, “I will be very grateful to see Linah get treatment and I promise to take Linah to school up to a university graduate level one day when she grows up”. When treated, Linah will be able to walk without difficulty, and she will be able to attend school..

Brayan is a nine-month-old boy from Tanzania. He is very active and loves playing with other babies. He is one in a family of four, and Brayan’s parents are small-scale farmers and business operators. Since he was born, Brayan has had trouble breathing. His mother took him to the hospital, where the doctor diagnosed him with congenital pharyngeal tonsils. This means that his adenoids, the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity, are enlarged and blocking his airway. The doctor gave him medication, but he did not recover. If left untreated, this condition can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing, sore throats, recurrent infections, and sleep apnea. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $609 to fund Brayan's surgery. He is scheduled for his operation at our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, on October 19. After treatment, he will be able to breathe properly and engage fully in life and school moving forward. “I and Brayan’s father will be very happy when Brayan gets treated," his mother says. "We promise to take good care of him and to help him reach his goals in life by taking him to school when he grows up."

Evelyne is a five-year-old girl from Kenya. She's the second born in a family of three children. Evelyne suffers from congenital angular deformity, a condition in which the joints or bones themselves bend abnormally. Her bones are also very weak and keep breaking. Because of her condition, Evelyne cannot walk or stand on her own, making it difficult for her to play with other kids or attend school. Evelyne has been treated with casting, but her condition has not improved. On June 22, Evelyne will undergo corrective surgery to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,165 to cover the cost of the surgery, five nights of hospital stay, medication, and medical supplies. “My joy is to see my daughter rising up and walk after surgery. I would also want to see her going to school. Due to the struggles I am experiencing, I would request for your help,” says Evelyne's father.

Amanyire is a 22-year-old man from Uganda. He is the youngest of four children. Amanyire earns a living doing manual labor. He also sells goats. He did not receive an education because he could not afford to go to school when he was younger. In 2011, Amanyire developed a swelling in his upper abdomen, causing him pain and preventing him from digging or lifting heavy objects. Over the years, the swelling increased in size. Amanyire became unable to eat whole meals. Last year, he visited a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with an epigastric hernia. A hernia occurs when an internal organ pokes through the wall of the abdomen, causing severe pain. Left untreated, a hernia can cause intestinal blockage or prevent blood from reaching vital parts of the intestines. Fortunately, Amanyire visited our medical partner's hospital, Holy Family Virika Hospital. On November 16, doctors performed surgery to repair the abdominal wall, remove the bulging tissue in his abdomen, and reposition his herniated tissue. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 in funding. This fee covers the procedural costs, supplies, medications, and three days of inpatient care. Following recovery, Amanyire's pain will cease, and he will return to work.

Nathanaelle is the lone girl in her family of all boys, but no less energetic. At three years old, she loves to play with her brothers and the other children in her neighborhood but is frustrated at how easily she gets winded and cannot keep up. Nathanaelle was born with a congenital heart defect, which affects how blood flows through her heart and lungs, eventually causing blood low in oxygen to circulate to the rest of her body. She often develops shortness of breath when doing normal activities and since birth, has frequently had fevers and illnesses. Our medical partners at Haiti Cardiac Alliance say that after surgical repair of her heart, Nathanaelle should be able to lead a healthy, boisterous life with no need for further surgeries. Let’s help her raise the $1500 she needs to make this happen!

Htoo is a sweet eight-year-old kid who loves playing with his friends. He lives with his family on the Thai-Burma border, where they emigrated to find work. His father and sister support the family as day laborers, while his mother takes care of Htoo and his siblings. Despite their hard work, Htoo's family struggles to make ends meet. This is not the type of situation you want to be in when a medical condition crops up, because healthcare in the area is expensive for most people to access. Unfortunately, that's exactly the situation Htoo's family finds itself in. Htoo has a bladder stone. He's in constant pain, and recently had to skip school because it's so severe. Htoo's mother is so worried about her son she often has trouble eating and sleeping. She hopes Htoo will get healthy again, be able to attend school regularly, and one day become a teacher. For $1,330 (an insurmountable price for his family), we can pay for Htoo to receive surgery to remove the bladder stone, allowing him to return to school and play with his friends again. Let's help make this happen!