“In the future I want to take care of my sons as best as I can," says Khin Htwe, a 42-year-old widow and mother. "I don't have any money of my own, so I really hope that once I am healthy I will be able to go back to work as a seamstress and provide for my sons' futures." Khin Htwe lives with her mother, brother, and three teenage sons in Burma. She currently lives with uterine fibroids, or growths of the uterus, which cause her bleeding, discharge, exhaustion, dizziness, trouble sleeping and a small appetite. Her condition also causes her distress and anxiety. “Khin Htwe is a very independent and resourceful woman and hates having to rely on other family members to support the cost of her medical treatment," says our medical partner, Burma Border Projects (BBP). "She has been very distressed by her condition and over the last four years she has become increasingly anxious. She is very hopeful that she will be able to get surgery soon.” For $1,500, BBP can provide Khin Htwe with a hysterectomy -- a surgery to remove the uterus. With this treatment, it is expected that Khin Htwe will no longer experience emotional or physical distress from her uterine fibroids. BBP adds, “She will be given a fresh breath of health and will be able to concentrate on her sons, ensuring that they have the best start in life she can give them."

Meet Frantzia! She's a one-year-old girl from Haiti who, at just three months old, was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by buildup of fluid in the brain. Hydrocephalus causes life-threatening swelling of the skull, facial distortion, and is usually fatal when left untreated. Frantzia’s mother has spent years struggling to rebuild her small business in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010. Frantzia’s health problems have forced her mother to stop working entirely to care for her only child, limiting her financial resources in the face of increasing medical costs. For $1,260, Frantzia will receive life-altering surgery that will point her in the direction of healthy development. Her mother’s greatest wish is to see her child develop without deformities. This surgery will also allow Frantzia's mother to return to work and afford to send Frantzia to school. Let's help to make this a reality for them!

Simeon is a friendly and bright 24-year-old from Nigeria. He is currently in school, studying to be an accountant. Simeon has many talents; he loves to read, sing, and play basketball. The only thing getting in the way of these things is an abnormal growth on his right arm. The growth causes Simeon a lot of pain and immobility, but he can't afford surgery to remove it. Simeon is looking forward to completing his education and getting a good job so he can help support his five siblings. Already struggling to put himself through school, the $1500 required for treatment is well beyond his means. Let's work together to help Simeon get treatment and move forward with his education!

Annabel is a friendly seven-year-old girl from Nigeria. She is full of optimism for the future, despite having a disabled left leg. She loves to read and has dreams of becoming a nurse so that she can help others who are sick. Annabel needs her lower left leg to be amputated and to be fitted for an artificial limb. Her parents simply cannot afford the cost of treatment for their daughter. With the $1500 treatment, Annabel will be able to live a near normal life and, more importantly, enable her to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Let's work together to rid Annabel of crutches and limitations for good!

When Claudia was three years old, she began to regress developmentally, losing the ability to walk and talk. Claudia lives with her grandmother, but her grandmother has been unable to provide her with proper early nutrition. As a result, Claudia needs intensive nutritional rehabilitation and physical therapy to help her grow up healthy. Her doctor writes that she has been “immobile for so long that some of her joints are starting to contract and lose their flexibility.” Thanks to Wuqu’ Kawoq, we can ensure that Claudia will receive the best treatment Guatemala has to offer. They can help Claudia regain some of the abilities she's lost over the past few years. For $1,350, we can fund Claudia’s treatments so she can live her life to the fullest!

Ganga Kumari is seven and loves to dance! She lives in Nepal with her mother and six siblings. She is currently in first grade and proudly reports that English is her best subject. Her mother is a farmer and herds animals, while her father works in India to earn more for the family. When Ganga Kumari was one and a half years old, she fell on a hot pot of oil and sustained severe burns on her back and thighs. To prevent lifelong disfigurement, Ganga Kumari needs plastic surgery that will cost $1,415. Let's help Ganga Kumari to pursue her education without the stigma and limited mobility that she currently faces.

Nancy is a mother of four from Kenya. She spends her days tending to her children and helping her husband on their farm. Nancy is expecting one more child, and she hopes to arrange maternal care to ensure a safe delivery. Nancy and her husband earn enough income to provide for their family, but the extra cost of prenatal care, giving birth in a hospital, and follow-ups for the baby make maternal care out of their reach. Our medical partner, Lwala Community Alliance, is requesting $215 to cover the cost of Nancy's care. Let's help Nancy welcome this new life into the world safely!

Brian is a cheery little boy who loves cars. In fact, he has already declared his plans to become a driver. Brian's father is no longer involved with the family, so his mother supports him and his four siblings by selling fruit at the local market. Brian was born with cervical hygroma, a malformation of the lymphatic system that causes a mass to form on the neck. If it's not treated soon, the mass could cause difficulty in breathing and swallowing. Doctors at Kijabe Hospital can remove Brian's mass through surgery. Brian's mother works hard, but she barely earns enough to support her young family, let alone pay for the specialty medical care her son needs. Let's help her cover the cost of Brian's care so she can rest assured that Brian is not at risk for serious complications.

Pedro lives in an extremely remote village in Guatemala. The nearest hospital is a 6 hour bus journey from his village. When Pedro was just 9 years old he was seriously injured in a tragic accident. Exploding fireworks severed his right arm, causing him to lose all function of the limb. The accident had a huge impact on Pedro’s life. Before the accident he had written and performed most other activities with his right hand. After the accident performing even simple tasks, like writing and dressing himself, became a huge struggle. Despite his disability Pedro has achieved incredible things. He is studying literature at a satellite university and hopes to continue his studies at a larger tertiary institution. For just $650.00 doctors can custom fit and build a prosthetic arm for Pedro that will revolutionize his life and allow him to continue with his studies.

Rosa lives in a small village in a remote part of Guatemala. She is indigenous Guatemalan and speaks only the local Mayan language, Q’anjob’al Maya. With 80% of indigenous Guatemalans living in poverty, access to healthcare continues to be a huge challenge for Rosa’s community. Rosa lost her left hand 10 years ago in an accident with a sugar cane processing machine. Extreme poverty, geographical remoteness and the language barrier prevented her from accessing ongoing medical care after her accident. With the help of Watsi and our medical partner in Guatemala, Rosa can have a prosthetic arm custom fitted, for a total cost of $650.00. This will greatly improve Rosa’s ability to work in the fields and at home, making life just a little bit easier for her.