Yar Blu is an 18-month-old baby girl from Burma. She lives in a refugee settlement with her parents and eight older siblings. Her oldest siblings are in Bible school, and her other siblings are enrolled in the camp's school. Her father works as a medic to support their family, and up until giving birth to Yar Blu, her mother taught in the camp. When Yar Blu was born, doctors noticed a small mass on the bridge of her nose, and recommended she return for surgery when she was three months of age. She has now been diagnosed with encephalocele, a defect in neural tube formation. On June 25 Yar Blu will undergo correctional surgery at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is asking for $1,500 to cover the cost of her operation. After surgery, Yar Blu and her family are looking forward to a speedy recovery!

Aminata is a beautiful, spirited woman from Mali, living with her husband in the capital city of Bamako. Aminata suffered a stroke five years ago and has made almost a full recovery. Unfortunately, she has also been experiencing painfully abnormal gynecological hemorrhaging resulting from a uterine fibroid (benign muscular tumor). Upon consulting with her physician, it was determined that her only option is to have a procedural hysterectomy. Aminata works alongside her husband. They make ends meet by selling grains in the local market. Financial constraints have left Aminata unable to afford this expensive procedure on her own. Project Muso, a Mali-based organization, is seeking $660 to fund Aminata’s surgery. In her spare time, Aminata enjoys singing and playing the calabasse. Upon successful treatment, Aminata hopes to "reignite the joy in her home."

Tesfa is the first child of loving parents. They want nothing more than for their daughter to grow up normal and happy. Unfortunately, the first three months with their new baby have been spent desperately seeking healthcare. Tesfa was born with hydrocephalus, a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to accumulate on the brain. At just three months old, Tesfa suffers with a dramatically swollen head, constant fatigue, and frequent seizures. If not corrected soon, Tesfa's condition will continue to worsen, potentially causing permanent brain damage. For Tesfa to develop normally, her doctors need to drain the excess fluid from her brain. Her parents cannot afford the procedure she needs, so Africa Mission Healthcare Foundation is seeking $800 to cover the cost of her treatment and give her the chance to grow up healthy.