Killiness is a 54-year-old farmer from Malawi, married with no children. She lives in rural Lilongwe, about 90 km from the city, and supports herself and her elderly, sick mother through small-scale farming. Her husband rarely visits, leaving her with full responsibility for the household. Her limited income barely covers their living expenses. For two years, Killiness has been experiencing severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. She sought help at a nearby facility and was referred to a larger hospital, where she continued receiving care. Due to financial challenges, she often had to forgo food to save money for transport. Her condition has greatly affected her ability to farm and provide for her mother, and she frequently misses her work due to pain and hospital visits. The illness has also isolated her socially and caused emotional distress. Kiliness was scheduled for surgery on October 22nd but elevated blood pressure led to postponement. She returned to the hospital on November 12th, only to face another delay due to long waiting lists. Feeling hopeless, she prepared to leave, but a doctor encouraged her to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope (PIH). She went immediately and was reviewed by a gynecologist. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. 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 Killiness's surgery. On December 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Killiness will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kiliness says, “Please help me. The pain has made life so difficult, but with surgery I’ll be able to farm again, care for my mother, and move forward with my life.”

Savoeun is a 53-year-old man from Kompong Thom province in Cambodia. He is married with three children; his eldest is a university student, his second born is in grade 10, and his youngest is in kindergarten. His wife sells vegetables at a local market to support the family. In his free time, Savoeun enjoys planting fruits and vegetables and feeding his hens. He used to work as a construction worker but can no longer do this due to his condition. In 2010, Savoeun was in a motorbike accident and fractured several bones. He was prescribed steroids for pain. Over time, he developed avascular necrosis of his hip, a condition where the blood supply to the ball-shaped part of the thigh bone (femoral head) is disrupted, leading to bone death. He has undergone several surgeries, including a left hip replacement but he suffers from chronic infections in the hip prosthesis. He also experiences pain and fever, and is now seeking further treatment to regain mobility and reduce pain. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Center, is helping Savoeun receive treatment. On November 12th, he will undergo an uncemented hip replacement procedure on his left hip. Savoeun is able to afford only $50 for his treatment, and needs help to raise an additional $1,450 to cover surgery, a special prosthesis, medications, post-operative care, and rehabilitation. Savoeun says: "After surgery, I hope that I will no longer have pain, and will be able to walk properly without using crutches, so I can resume work to support my family."

Thu Zar is an 18-year-old young woman from Burma. She lives with her parents, one older brother, and one older sister in a village in Karen State. Thu Zar’s parents work as farmers, and both her brother and sister help with the family farm work . Thu Zar also helps the family with farm work. The family mainly relies on growing crops and selling some of the surplus. One of her sisters, who lives in Bangkok and works as a waitress, sends 3,000 THB per month to support the family. Their combined family income is sufficient for their daily expenses but cannot afford expensive treatment costs like surgery. In early of August 2020, Thu Zar noticed a swelling on the left side of her neck. At that time the swelling was small so that she didn't take it seriously. Over time, the mass gradually increased in size and she decided to seek treatment at the local hospital. When it did not help, she finally traveled to Thailand in June 2025 to seek care. She underwent some investigations at our medical partner's care hospital, Mae Sot Hospital, and the doctor recommended surgery to remove the mass. Currently, Thu Zar continues to experience mild pain and redness on the left side of her neck. The swelling keeps slowly growing which gets her worried about her future. She cannot sleep at night and is eating less because of the pain. Fortunately, Thu Zar sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF). She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 15th. Our medical partner is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. When Thu Zar learnt that there would be donors that would support her treatment costs, she was overjoyed. Expressing her deepest gratitude, she said: “Thank you so much to the organization BCMF and all the donors who are willing to help me with the treatment cost. Without your assistance, it would be impossible to undergo surgery. I hope to return home to help my family with farm work after surgery. Let me say that again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for helping me with treatment costs.”

Salim is a 20-month-old baby boy from Ethiopia. He delights in playing with anything he can find and loves spending time with his siblings. As the third child in his family and their first baby boy, he holds a special place in his parents' hearts, bringing them immense joy. Salim’s parents live in a single-room home. His mother is a devoted home maker, and his father works for a government facility. They face significant challenges in providing for their family, especially as Salim's health issues continue to strain their limited resources. Within a few days of Salim's birth, it became clear that something was wrong. He struggled to breastfeed, did not cry, and appeared unusually lethargic. Weighing only 2 kg at birth, the concern prompted his mother to seek immediate medical attention. Salim's mother went back to the hospital where he was born and upon review, was told that her son would need surgery. They were referred to another facility for care. Salim was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. During a follow up visit two months later, Salim's mother learned about our medical partner care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), from the organization's field coordinator. Her husband’s colleagues had contributed some funds toward Salim’s treatment, but it was not enough to cover the full cost of treatment, especially when factoring in the travel expenses from Sekota to Addis Ababa. Determined, she traveled to BKMCM Hospital and after a consultation with the doctor, she felt a renewed sense of hope, even though she was informed that Salim needed to gain more weight before surgery could proceed. With her heart full of optimism, she returned home. A year later, Salim’s mother brought him back to hospital where his surgery has been scheduled for July 29th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Salim's procedure and care. After his recovery, Salim will no longer have bowel dysfunction and will not be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Salim's mother says, "My hope is that my son will regain his health after the surgery. I long to return home with him thriving. I am grateful for this opportunity, that will help him be healthy, just like my other children."

Yee is a 19-month-old baby girl from Burma. She lives with her parents, two sisters, two cousins, aunt, and two uncles in a house in Mandalay Division. They are originally from Magway Division and they fled to their rented house in Mandalay in August 2022 due to constant armed conflict near their village. Yee’s mother is a homemaker and her father works as a car broker. Even though her father's income is not steady, he makes enough to cater for their monthly living expenses. Additionally, her aunt and uncle, who reside within the house, contribute to the home's rent fees and general household expenses through their shop's profits and as a chef at a hotel. When Yee was nine months old her mother noticed she had a prolonged fever, abdominal distension, and weight loss. Yee's mother took her to a local specialist clinic where the doctor took an abdominal ultrasonography (USG), and the result revealed a tumor in her abdomen. Yee’s parents contacted their relatives and friends for recommendations for surgical options and hospitals. One of their friends suggested they go to Thailand for further treatment. Yee arrived in Thailand and was referred to Chiang Mai hospital (CMH) for investigation. After medical review, the doctor recommended that she would need to complete four cycles of chemotherapy, then proceed to the surgical removal of her tumor. She started her chemotherapy and a CT scan after every two cycles. After four cycles of chemotherapy and CT results, the doctor told Yee's parents that size of the tumor decreased from 9 cm to 7cm and it is ready for the surgical procedure. The doctor also explained to them that she would need another cycle of chemotherapy depending upon the surgical outcome. Currently, Yee's abdominal distension has decreased, she does not have a fever, and she is alert now. She has to take daily vitamins in the long term. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is helping Yee receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on November 14th. Now, her family needs help to raise $1,500 for the procedure and care. Her mother said, “Our family was very worried about my daughter’s health condition. I would like to thank BCMF and the donors for helping her. I hope that her surgery goes well so she can be healthy and grow up to be whoever she wants to be."

Win is an 11-year-old student from Burma who lives with his family in a refugee camp in Thailand. His father has a shop in the camp while his mother is a homemaker. Win and his three younger brothers attend school in the camp. During his free time, he enjoys playing football and sometimes watching cartoons on YouTube. One day ago, Win began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain and vomiting. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Win receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on October 10th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Win and his family need your support. “I have pain in my abdomen and I cannot touch it. It is very painful. I want this pain to stop,” said Win.

Scholastica is a 13-year-old girl and the eldest of three children. Her parents are farmers who rely on their land to provide food for the family. She enjoys spending time with her siblings at home, helping with household chores, and playing together. Scholastica was born with clubfoot on her right foot, where her foot is twisted inward and downward. This makes it difficult for her to walk, run, play, and wear shoes. She had to stop school when she was in 5th grade as she could no longer walk comfortably. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Scholastica will start clubfoot manipulation and casting on September 13th. This will be followed by clubfoot correction surgery which will help Scholastica with her mobility and build strength. Now, Scholastica needs your help to raise $1,119 to fund her procedure and care. Scholastica’s father says: “We are happy that she has this chance to get treatment, it gives us hope that she will get better and will be able to continue with school.”

Tay Za is a 19-year-old young man from Myanmar. He lives with his parents and two older sisters in Karen State, Myanmar. He works as a day laborer, while his father drives a motorbike taxi to support the family. His mother takes care of their home, and one of his sisters is a teacher, while the other works as an officer. Despite their combined efforts, their monthly income is not sufficient to cover medical treatment costs. In June this year, a small iron nail hit Tay Za's left eye during a workplace accident. Tay Za went to the local clinic where the doctor told him that there is a foreign body left in his left eye and that he should go to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), for further treatment. Three days later, he went to MSH where the doctor examined his eye and scheduled him for an urgent surgery the same evening, to remove the foreign body from his eye. Tay Za was then discharged from MSH after three days. A week later at the follow up clinic, Tay Za was advised to undergo another surgery to replace the eye lens. Currently, Tay Za struggles to see long distances clearly, and his left eye has become sensitive to light, requiring him to wear sunglasses whenever he goes outside. Unfortunately, due to these symptoms, he has had to stop working since his injury, which has placed an additional strain on his family's financial situation. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Tay Za's surgical procedure. On August 15th, doctors will perform a lens replacement surgery, during which they will remove Tay Za's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, Tay Za needs help to fund this procedure. Tay Za says, "After I recover from the surgery and my symptoms, I hope to return to work and begin saving money for my future. I am truly grateful to the donors for their support in my time of need. Thank you!"

Boika is a toddler from Haiti. He lives with his parents and four siblings in a small rural village where his parents are both farmers. Boika has a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart; blood leaks through this hole without passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath. Boika also has Down syndrome. Boika will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On July 15, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which Surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization is contributing funds to help pay for surgery, but Boika's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep and transportation. These funds will covers labs, medicines, and checkup and followup appointments. It also supports passport obtainment as well as the social workers from our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Boika's family overseas. Boika's mom said, "I hope that after this surgery, my son will get the strength to start walking and playing on his own."

Min lives with his family in Tak Province, Thailand. His father is a construction day laborer and his mother is a homemaker. In his free time, Min likes to play with his siblings, read stories, and watch movies on his phone. In the middle of 2022, Min fractured his right leg when a car hit the electric bicycle he and his friend were riding. After his family borrowed money, he had a steel rod inserted into his fractured bone during surgery at Mae Sot Hospital. During his last follow-up appointment in October 2023, the doctor said Min would need to have the rod removed. Unable to pay for it, Min's parents did not bring Min back to the hospital. In May 2024, Min started to experience pain in his right leg when he walked. His mother brought him back to the hospital, where the doctor said Min would need to have the rod removed. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund, can help. On June 14th, Min will undergo hardware removal surgery that will relieve him of discomfort and pain. Now, Min needs $1,500 to fund this procedure. Min's mother said, "I feel very sad when my son is in pain and I really want him to have surgery to remove the rod but I can't help him. Now that I know there will be an organization and donors who will help pay for my son's treatment, I am very happy."

Medjine is a 17-year-old student from Haiti. She lives with her parents and younger sister in a neighborhood of the capital city. Medjine is in the eleventh grade and would like to study medicine or nursing. Medjine has a cardiac condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves of her heart was severely damaged due to a rheumatic fever she suffered earlier in childhood; as a result, her heart cannot adequately pump blood through her body. Medjine will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On May 14th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, where surgeons will remove Medjine's damaged valve and implant an artificial replacement. Another organization, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $9,000 to pay for surgery. Medjine's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery preparation. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, check-ups, and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing passport and travel requirements for the social workers who will accompany Medjine's family overseas. Medjine shared: "I am looking forward to getting this surgery behind me so I can focus on my studies and my family."

Su is a 12-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her older brother and parents in Karen State, Burma. Su is a student who aspires to become a doctor in the future. Su’s father is a store night security guard and her mother sells watermelons. Four years ago, Su's skin started looking pale and yellowish. She also began experiencing abdominal swelling. Su was diagnosed with thalassemia, a blood disorder that affects the oxygen carried by red blood cells. Physicians at Mae Sot General Hospital determined that Su should undergo a splenectomy, a procedure that helps manage thalassemia. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Mae Sot General Hospital on April 15th. Once completed, it will hopefully improve Su's quality of life. Su's mother said, "We are under stress that we are in debt as we have to travel and pay for Su's consultations. I hope that Su will get treatment and recover. I want her to become a doctor one day."