Kervens is a nine-month-old baby boy from Haiti, who was born with a cleft lip and palate. Additionally, he has been experiencing flu symptoms, and is quite sick. According to our partner at Project Medishare, "he is experiencing flu, fever symptoms, and vomiting when eating; his mother says that her son's condition mentally and physically affects her because he does not sleep at night and cries a lot." Kervens needs surgery to repair his cleft palate and cleft lip, but his parents are very concerned because they cannot pay for the surgery themselves. For $960, Kervens will receive surgery and the related medical care he needs to improve his health, and allow him to eat and drink without difficulty. Your donation will pay for Kervens to receive the treatment he needs to feel better, and allow him the opportunity to grow up happy and healthy!

Florence is a lively two-year-old boy from Tanzania who loves to grab everything he sets his eyes on. His mother was a storekeeper at a wholesale store, but after giving birth to Florence she quit her job to give him the extra care he needs. Florence's father is a self-employed electrician who works diligently every day to support his wife and son. As you can see in the photo, Florence has a nasal encephalocele, which is a growing mass on his nose. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation reports that “if not treated, the mass may block his air passageway or it may burst. This could cause numerous severe health problems.” Although Florence’s father is working hard to provide for his family, he needs our help to give Florence the help he needs. “My son is growing well," Florence's mom says, "but the mass between his eyes worries me because it keeps growing bigger. He is our only boy and we would like for him to grow up like other children and later on be able to go to school and become independent.” For $850, Florence will receive grafting and a nasal bridge reconstruction, which will reduce the risk his mass will burst, improve his appearance, and ensure he can continue to breath safely. Let’s give Florence the opportunity to have a happy, healthy childhood!

Daniel, born only 11 days ago in Kenya, lives with his parents and older sibling. Daniel's father works as a carpenter to support his family, and his mother tends to the crops they grow on a small plot of land. Daniel was born with spina bifida, an incomplete closing of the spinal column, leaving him with an open mass on his back. Left untreated, he is likely to develop various infections, malformations of the spine, and continued discomfort. Daniel's mother hopes to see her son receive the help he needs, as she says that all she wants "is to see my son well. I want to see Daniel live a healthy life like my other child.” For $980, we can provide Daniel with a surgery that would close the spina bifida and greatly reduce his chances of developing scoliosis and infection. Let us provide Daniel the opportunity at the healthy childhood that his family dreams of!

11-month-old Daniel is fighting excess fluid in his brain. He was born with hydrocephalus—a medical condition in which abnormal accumulation of fluid around the brain causes increased pressure in the head. Daniel’s loving mother says, “My prayer and hope is for Daniel to get treatment as soon as possible.” Daniel is the last-born of a family of three children. His father is a casual laborer, and his mother works on taking care of the family. They also both work on their small farm. With early diagnosis and timely treatment, most children with hydrocephalus recover successfully and go on to lead normal lives. If left untreated, however, this condition can lead to brain damage, a loss in mental and physical abilities, and even death. Daniel needs $980 for a shunt placement that will drain the excess fluid around his brain. His family cannot afford it. Let’s answer Daniel’s mother’s prayer and make this life-changing operation happen for him.

Meet Cho, a baby girl living in Burma with her parents. Cho’s mother owned a food and drink stand, which she stopped managing when she became pregnant with Cho, and her father is a day laborer and taxi driver. Living on one income has been difficult since Cho was born. Cho was born prematurely in a local hospital, unequipped with the oxygen and incubator Cho needed to get a healthy start. Worried for their newborn baby, Cho’s parents took her to a hospital in Thailand for treatment where doctors noticed she has a serious eye condition; stage 3 Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This disease, which is caused by disorganized growth of retinal blood vessels, can result in scarring and retinal detachment. Without treatment, Cho’s eye may deteriorate and she may become blind. Fortunately, we can raise $1500 to give Cho a lens replacement surgery. With treatment, Cho will have the gift of sight for her whole life. What are we waiting for?

This little two-year-old, sitting cozily on her dads hip, is named Che. Che loves her family and especially likes to play with her sister. When Che was seven months old, cooking gas exploded in her home and she was severely burnt in several places, including her face and hands. Her parents took her to a local clinic where she was treated with skin grafts. However, the burns were so severe that when the grafts healed, the scar tissue was thick. This thick scar tissue is now contracted, and it prevents Che from using her hands normally. Che needs a $300 surgery to release the contracted scar tissue. It will ensure that she can participate in more activities, like hand writing, as she grows up. Let's make sure Che gets this surgery so she can enjoy full movement in her hands!

One-and-a-half-year-old Millsam is his mother’s pride and joy. While he is shy in a crowd, he loves spending time with his mother and grandmother. Millsam’s mother is raising him on her own. Millsam’s left testis hasn’t yet descended, putting him at increased risk of cancer and infertility. Millsam’s mother says, “I love my son so much. I am filled with joy whenever I think of him and I want the best for him. My wish is to see him grow up like other children and be an independent, responsible son and father.” For $1,180, we can fund orchidopexy and herniotomy procedures to lower Millsam’s testicle so that it will develop normally. Millsam’s mother works hard as a hairdresser to provide food and clothing for her son, but she cannot afford her son’s surgeries on her own. Let’s help Millsam resume normal development!

Meet sweet Candelaria! She is the first of two twin girls born only fifteen days ago in Guatemala. Candelaria’s mother is unable to produce milk and Candelaria is malnourished. If Candelaria is not supplemented with milk formula and monitored closely, she is in danger of severe malnutrition and poor growth and development. Unfortunately, milk formula is several times more expensive than her family's monthly income. Due to their financial situation, the family is unable to purchase it. For $1,100, we can give Candelaria 12 months of milk supplementation to ensure a healthy infancy. This formula will prevent her from becoming malnourished and will ensure she develops into a strong, thriving little girl. Let’s get Caldelaria off to a great start in life!

Meet Irako, a newborn baby girl from Kenya. She is the second born in a family of two. Her mother is a housewife and her father sustains a small income from casual labor jobs around their community. Irako has a life-threatening build-up of fluid in her brain called hydrocephalus. This causes her enlarged head size and dangerous intracranial pressure. It also reduces her vision and gives her what her doctors call "sunset eyes". For $980, we can fund a shunt incision to start draining the fluid from Irako's head. This will reduce her intracranial pressure and let her live a healthy normal life. “I pray that my daughter will receive treatment," Irako's mother says, "and that she will be able to recover quickly. I have nothing to pay for my daughter’s treatment." Let's fund this surgery for Irako so she can live a healthy life!

Erick is a one-year-old boy living in Kenya. He has a twin sister and two hardworking parents. Although Erick’s parents work tirelessly to provide basic necessities for the family, they are struggling financially. Erick has a condition known as coronal craniosynostosis. The skull of a young child is made up of bony plates that allow for growth of the skull. But this condition puts pressure on his brain and can prevent him from fully developing. Erick’s mom is afraid, and says she prays “his bulging forehead is treated as soon as possible to prevent further damage to his brain.” Without this treatment, doctors are concerned that the major milestones in Erick’s life may be delayed, preventing his full development. We can help Erick and his family by funding the cranial expansion treatment he needs! This treatment will give his brain the room to properly grow. For $1,500, we can help Erick develop right along with his twin sister. Let's do this!

Jeremiah is new to this world and already fighting for his life. Born without an anal opening, his body cannot digest food properly. As a result, he cannot breastfeed without throwing up. Jeremiah's mother brought him to our partner hospital when he was just a few days old because she knew something was wrong. "It will just break her heart if he doesn't survive," our partner writes. A preliminary colostomy will help Jeremiah temporarily digest food until a posterior sagittal anorectoplasty procedure, a new technique used to repair anorectal malformations, will be performed to help Jeremiah eat and pass stool normally for the rest of his life. The only pediatric surgeon in the entire country of Tanzania will perform the procedure. For $1,200 Jeremiah can receive life-saving healthcare. Let's make it happen for him.

Meet Eliseo! A sweet one-year-old boy from Guatemala. Eliseo is rapidly losing weight due to malnutrition and severe diarrhea. This combination is one of the top killers of young children in Guatemala. Without treatment, Eliseo is likely to become permanently developmentally delayed, and may not survive past his fifth birthday. We can turn this around. For $525, Eliseo will receive intensive nutritional therapy that will help him gain weight and make sure he reaches key developmental milestones. Let's help Eliseo reach his full potential!