Jane is 46 years old and a mother of four children from Malawi. She sells traditional drinks and fritters, but had to stop working due to her condition. For seven years, Jane has been experiencing severe bleeding. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Jane was reviewed by a gynecologist at our medical partner's care center, Partners In Hope Medical Center, and was informed of the need for a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Jane remains hopeful that surgery will restore her health. She believes that being well again is vital so she can continue providing for her four children, who depend on her entirely. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Jane's surgery. On October 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery, which will address her symptoms. Once recovered, Jane will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Jane shared, "I have suffered enough; I now just want to get well after surgery and continue taking care of my children as a single mother."

Nancy is a tailor from Malawi. She is married with four children aged 24, 22, and 13-year-old twins. For three months, Nancy has been experiencing severe bleeding. She has been diagnosed with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3, which is a pre-cancerous condition where abnormal cells are found on the surface of the cervix. Nancy has not been herself since she got this bad news. She has been spending sleepless nights, could rarely eat, which led to a loss of weight, and has a terrible headache due to anxiety and worry that has greatly impacted her life. She was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where the surgeon confirmed the diagnosis and the need for surgery. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Nancy's surgery. On September 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery. Once recovered, Nancy will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Nancy shared, "I can't wait to have my surgery and get better."

Moo is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his family in a refugee camp in Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Moo was born and raised in the camp with his younger brother. His parents are originally from an area across the border in Burma, but moved to the refugee camp in 2006 due to conflicts happening in their village. Moo’s mother is a homemaker, while his father works as a day labourer earning what he can to support their family. During his free time, he likes to play football with his friends and also play with his younger brother at home. One day ago, Moo began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs urgent surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Moo receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on August 7th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Moo and his family need your support. Moo said, “I have abdominal pain and I feel very bad. I hope that my pain will go away.”

Nellie is 46 years old and a mother of three from Malawi. Her husband is a farmer. Nellie used to sell tomatoes before her health affected her daily activities. She likes praying and enjoys chatting with her family. Since January 2023, Nellie has been experiencing abdominal pains and pelvic bleeding. She visited the nearest hospital, where a diagnosis of uterine fibroid was made. She underwent two surgeries but the symptoms persisted. Nellie significantly lost weight, making her weak and unable to perform her daily tasks. Nellie was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where she was told she needed to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons would remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,306 to fund Nellie's surgery on March 7th. Once recovered, she will be able to resume her daily activities without pain. "I would like to have this surgery so I can be myself again. Your support will bring joy to my life, making me resume my business that I am currently not doing and be the responsible mother I used to be," Nellie said.

Stopher is 58 years old and a farmer from Malawi. He grows maize and legumes to support his wife and two children who live with him. His other three children are married and have their own homes. On January 1st, Stopher started experiencing lower abdominal pain and difficulty in urinating. His wife found him in excruciating pain and rushed him to a hospital, where he was catheterized. However, this was just the beginning of Stopher’s ordeal. He has since had three painful catheter changes, one of them causing further injury due to poor placement. The hospital referred him to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where he was examined. Stopher was diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and requires help to undergo surgery. With treatment and care, Stopher can regain his health, return to his farm, and continue to provide for his family. On February 13th, Stopher will undergo a prostatectomy, a surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund this procedure. Stopher shared, “I am hopeful that after the surgery, I will be free from this pain and be able to work on my farm again. I miss my daily routine, especially caring for my crops and providing for my family. My wife cannot do it on her own. I look forward to waking up without worrying about my health and enjoying a peaceful life with my wife and children.”

Savoeun is a 40-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is separated from her husband and lives with her parents and her only daughter, who is currently in her first year of university in Siem Reap province. In her free time, Savoeun enjoys growing lemongrass and chili at home. When she was very young, Savoeun had an ear infection. This infection caused the ear drum in her right ear to perforate. For this reason, Savoeun experiences recurrent ear discharge and pain. She previously sought treatment at a local hospital, but could not afford the cost of surgery. Presently, she continues to suffer from right ear discharge, hearing loss in her right ear, and tinnitus. When the discharge becomes severe, the pain radiates to her head. Medications from the local pharmacy do not help her. Savoeun traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On February 4th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Savoeun and her family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of her treatment and need help raising $387 more to fund the procedure. Savoeun's daughter says: "I truly hope my mother will finally feel better and that her hearing will improve."

Benson is a young, 26-year-old man from Kenya. He resides in Kiambu County, about 6 kilometers from Nazareth Hospital, with his brother. The two left their home in Kitale and came to Kiambu in search of jobs. He works as a mechanic to support himself and his brother. He is the third child in a family of five. On October 16th, he was hit by a vehicle near his home as he was trying to cross the road. He was taken to Kiambu Hospital, where x-rays were done and confirmed he had sustained an open fracture of the tibia/fibula of the right leg. He stayed in the hospital for many days, hoping to undergo surgery. After staying for one month in the hospital without any treatment, his brother decided to take him home. Later, a community health volunteer got word about Benson’s predicament. She brought his x-rays to Nazareth Hospital and showed them to a surgeon, who recommended surgery. Unfortunately, Benson and his family are not able to pay for this surgery and needs help. On December 2, surgeons will repair Benson's fractures with a procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. After treatment, Benson will be able to use his leg, and the fracture will heal without deformity or malunion. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. “My wish is to get treatment. It’s been more than a month with pain from a broken leg. I kindly request for help so that I can be treated and get back on my foot, and go on with my life normally,” said Benson