Emma is an eight-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mother, who is a cosmetologist; her father, who works in aluminum manufacturing; and her older brother. Emma has a cardiac condition called atrioventricular canal defect. A large hole exists in the center of Emma's heart, causing blood from all four of the heart's chambers to mix together without circulating properly to deliver oxygen to the body. This causes the heart to work too hard, and makes it difficult for her to grow and to have enough energy. On February 24th, Emma will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, doctors will use patches to close the hole in the center of her heart so that blood flows normally through the chambers. Emma's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Emma's mother shared, "I'm grateful to all the doctors and staff at this hospital, and I trust my child's surgery will go perfectly."

Salimu is a 22-year-old young man from Malawi, who lives with and cares for his mother. He has an older brother who cares for their younger brother, who is currently in Form 4. Following his parents' separation when he was in secondary school, Salimu dropped out of school due to a lack of school fees, and joined his mother in selling second-hand clothes. He presently works in a film show room, earning about $20 per month - barely enough to support the household. In late 2025, Salimu was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. He has been experiencing swelling episodes that have continued to worsen, significantly impacting his daily activities and ability to work. Surgery has been recommended, and he is hopeful that it will restore his health and enable him to resume his role in supporting his mother and contributing meaningfully to the household. However, Salimu is unable to afford the treatment costs. Fortunately, on April 9th, Salimu will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. He is able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but still needs help raising an additonal $575 to fund the procedure. Salimu says, "As a young man, I humbly seek your support for medical treatment, so that I can continue supporting my mother."

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.”

Pius is a one-month-old baby boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and two older sisters in Rhotia, a village in Karatu district. His parents are farmers who work hard to support their family, but their income is limited and often just enough to meet basic needs. Despite these challenges, they seek the best care for their newborn son. Pius has clubfoot on the right foot. 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. The pediatrician at the hospital where he was born referred his family to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, for specialized care. Doctors will begin treatment for Pius on January 3rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund this procedure. After treatment, Pius has an excellent chance of achieving full mobility and growing up without limitations. His parents are committed to his recovery and are eager to see their son in good health. Pius's mother shared, "I'm glad we were referred to Kafika House. This is a blessing to us. We hope Puis's legs will be okay."

Sophal is a 35-year-old mother of one from Cambodia. She lives with her 6-year-old daughter and husband in Kandal province. Her husband works as a water deliveryman while Sophal sells groceries from a stall in their village. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her daughter and watching TV. On December 16th, 2024, Sophal developed an abscess on her left jaw region. She took pain medication, but it didn’t improve. The abscess became swollen and produced pus, leading her to seek treatment at a hospital. She continues to experience pus and discomfort when moving her mouth. On January 9th, surgeons at Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will help Sophal and remove the mass. Sophal can contribute $100 but needs your help to raise $173 more to fund her procedure and care. Sophal shared, "I hope that after the treatment, I will feel more comfortable and no longer have to worry about this issue getting worse."

John is a happy 6-year-old from Uganda. He is in primary school class one. He has four siblings who are also in school. His father is a farmer, and his mother is a catechist at their local church. They work hard to care for their family and shared that the primary challenge they face is earning a low income from their work in small-scale farming and the church, so they are unable to pay for medical fees. For four months, John has had an inguinoscrotal hernia. His mother sought medical care and advice from a nearby health facility but was advised to visit a bigger hospital for further guidance. Even though John is not in pain, his mother is worried about the high risk of hernia strangulation. When she brought John to our medical partner's hospital, the doctors recommended surgery to heal his condition. His family is unable to pay for his medical care and is requesting assistance. On February 4th, John will undergo a procedure to help him to live more comfortably and confidently. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $170 to fund his surgery. John's mom said: "I hope my son will have a successful surgery with positive results. After complete recovery, he will continue to live a quality and improved life and will continue with his education. May God bless you."

Patience is a small-scale farmer and a mother of two children. Her little ones are 6-years-old and 9-months old. Patience and her husband both work as farmers and live in a two-roomed mud house. For about two years, Patience has been experiencing severe hemorrhoids. She shared that the condition makes it difficult for her to tend to the farm. Patience tried herbal treatments in the past but could not find relief. When she learned about our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), Patience visited the hospital for review, where doctors determined she needs to undergo surgery to heal her condition. Fortunately, AMH can help Patience finally heal. She is scheduled for surgery on February 3rd. AMH is requesting $145 to fund her procedure. Patience says, "With surgery, I hope to live a normal and happy life again. I feel helpless after trying several medications without improvement. I hope to proceed with farming after complete recovery.”