Uwase is a 39-year-old mother of two currently living with her family in Kenya. She is originally from Congo. Her husband sells firewood to support their family, and her two children are in primary school. A few years ago, Uwase was attacked while selling medicine in her village. As a result, she developed an incisional hernia, a condition in which a hernia forms when a wound does not heal completely. On March 7, Uwase will undergo surgery to correct her hernia at our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is asking for $425 to cover the cost of her surgery and accompanying hospital and medication fees. Uwase is very grateful to all the donors who will help support her. After surgery, she looks forward to being able to work, so she can help her husband support their family.

Sien is a 54-year-old farmer who is married with three sons and one daughter. She likes to cook, look after her children, and wash her clothes. In December 2016, Sien fell down the stairs, causing a fracture in a joint of her right foot. It is difficult for Sien to walk, and she is in pain. She went to both a traditional healer and a private clinic for treatment, but her symptoms did not improve. When Sien learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours with her daughter to reach CSC for treatment. She is scheduled for fracture treatment on February 3. CSC is requesting help to raise $411 for her care. Surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure in Sien's right foot to heal her fracture and allow her to walk easily again.

Jeevan is a four-year-old boy from Nepal. He lives with his parents and siblings. His father runs a tea shop, and his mother looks after the family's cattle and children. Jeevan was playing with his friends when he fell and fractured his hand. Since his accident, his hand has swelled, and he is in a lot of pain. Jeevan's grandfather took him to our medical partner's care center, Bayalpata Hospital. On February 22, Jeevan will undergo surgery to correct his fracture. Our medical partner, Possible, is asking for $541 to cover the cost of Jeevan's surgery, medications, hospital fees, and supplies. Jeevan's grandfather is looking forward to Jeevan feeling better!

86-year-old Sofiti lives in Malawi with his wife. Together, they have five children and ten grandchildren. Their children manage the day-to-day responsibilities of their farm. Sofiti handles the simpler tasks and plays with his grandchildren. For the past two years, Sofiti has experienced urinary dysfunction. This has left him feeling weak and unable to work as he once did. He has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate gland. With the help of our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, Sofiti is scheduled for surgery on February 15 to correct his condition. Watsi is asking for $733 to fund the procedure. Your donation will help pay for the surgeon's fees, the anesthesiologist, theater time, medication, and 17 nights stay in the hospital. Once this procedure is done, Sofiti can go back to living a normal, healthy life.

Justus is a motorcycle driver from Uganda. He uses his income to support his five children and pay for their school fees. His wife is a subsistence farmer who grows beans, maize, cassava, and potatoes. Justus enjoys driving his motorcycle and talking to the people that he drives. He also likes seeing his children play. Unfortunately, Justus has a hernia, and he needs a repair surgery to move his organs back inside his abdominal wall. This procedure will relieve him of pain and prevent further complications. Justus is scheduled to receive treatment on December 2. His care will cost $229, plus a $4 copay that he is contributing. Justus looks forward to returning to his community, riding his motorcycle, and taking care of his family. He also plans to save money to buy his own motorcycle. Justus shares, “I am very grateful for the support towards my treatment. My prayer is for God to bless the donors abundantly.”

Thi Thoeng is a 73-year-old woman with one daughter and two grandchildren. She likes to watch the news on TV and visit relatives. Three years ago, Thi Thoeng developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision and headaches. She has difficulty seeing things clearly and working. She worries about going blind. When Thi Thoeng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On November 9, doctors performed a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Thi Thoeng will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs help to fund this $292 procedure. "I want to be able to do housework easily, like clean around my home and cook for my family," she says. "I want to be able to go places by myself."