Hout is a tuk-tuk driver from Cambodia. He has five children and enjoys reading the news on Facebook. Two months ago, he fractured his ankle in an accident outside of his house, when a piece of farming equipment hit him. It's difficult for him to walk, and he can't ride his tuk-tuk. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On January 15, Hout will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $430. This operation can help him walk again. He says, "I hope I can fix my foot and go back to work."

Anna is a mother of seven children. Most of her children are in primary school. She lives in central Kenya, where farming is the main economic activity. Her husband, who is the breadwinner of the family, recently lost his right hand in a road accident. Since then, the family has had difficulty meeting their daily needs. In 2015, Anna slipped and fell. She dislocated her ankle and has been walking with difficulty. The past two years have involved several unsuccessful attempts to get treatment. She has been to many hospitals and has relied primarily on painkillers. Finally, a friend referred Anna to our medical partner's care center. On February 1, she will undergo an ankle fusion procedure to treat her injury. Now, she needs help raising $793 to pay for the treatment. Anna says, “I want to be there for my family, which desperately needs me. I hope that soon I will be able to ambulate with ease."

Mathew is a 30-year-old casual laborer in Kenya. He completed high school in 2010 but could not proceed to college due to lack of money. After high school, he decided to look for casual jobs so he could support his siblings, who are still in school. Four months ago, Mathew was cutting a tree branch when it fell on him, causing an injury to his left upper arm. He immediately rushed home because of the pain. If not treated, Mathew may continue experiencing pain, and he may never regain use of his left hand. He decided to visit our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, for surgical review. Mathew was diagnosed with a left distal humerus fracture, and an open reduction and internal fixation surgery was suggested. His surgery is scheduled for October 31. Mathew's surgery will cost $771, which he cannot afford. Therefore, he is appealing to Watsi for financial assistance. “I have waited to be healed. Since I broke my hand I have not worked. The money I had saved was used for my follow up hospital visits. I want to get treated so that I can go back to work and continue helping my family," says Mathew. After surgery, Mathew's arm will be able to heal properly, and he will be able to get back to work.

Seab is farmer and cake seller from Cambodia. She has two children and three grandchildren, and she enjoys being with her family in her spare time. In May 2017, Seab fell and developed hip pain on her right side. Since falling, Seab has had difficulty walking, and she can't sleep because of the pain. Fortunately, Seab learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. At CSC, surgeons can perform a total hip replacement to relieve Seab of her pain and allow her to walk easily. Treatment is scheduled for October 3, and Seab needs help raising $1,025 to pay for this procedure. Her grandson says, "I want my grandmother to walk again."

Martha is a 17-year-old girl living with her aunt and two siblings in Kenya. Martha enjoys school, but had to stop attending so she could work alongside her aunt, selling vegetables, to help support the family. In December of last year, Martha was severely burned on her right hand and torso. Unable to get adequate healthcare, her burns did not heal properly, making it difficult for her to work and take care of the household. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,176 to fund Martha's burn treatment procedure, which will be performed on July 17. After her recovery, Martha will be able to use her hand more freely and live more comfortably. Martha is excited for her operation and says, “I would want to be treated and trust God that a well-wisher will come and educate me."

Meet Thidar, a 23-year-old woman from Burma. Thidar has worked as a housemaid in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Thidar now lives with her parents and younger brother. When Thidar was two years old, she was diagnosed with a cardiac condition that could not be treated at her young age. When she was 13 years old, Thidar left home to become a housemaid for four years. Thidar is fatigued and often dizzy, which makes it difficult for her to work. She is scheduled for heart surgery to repair the condition. The procedure is scheduled for July 24 and will cost $1,500. Thidar hopes to return to work with renewed health following the surgery. "My condition has caused a lot of distress. My parents have had to borrow large sums of money in order to cover the costs of my condition. I want to get better for them, and I want a healthy life, and I want to walk like a strong woman," says Thidar.

Meet Minea, a 21-year-old young man from Cambodia. In his tree time, Minea enjoys playing football and watching cartoons on TV. Eight months ago, Minea developed a tumor above his right knee that is growing rapidly. Minea is unable to walk and is in tremendous pain. At the recommendation of other villagers, Minea traveled four hours with his mother to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). Surgeons recommended a knee amputation surgery immediately to relieve Minea's pain. The procedure is scheduled for May 30, and CSC requests $446 for the surgery. Minea will be relieved of his extreme pain and discomfort.

Juan is a six-month-old baby boy who is underweight and small for his age. His mother cannot produce breastmilk, so he has struggled to grow. Juan now has malnutrition. It's a dangerous condition resulting from consuming too little protein, calories, and nutrients. Malnutrition means Juan has little energy to grow. As a result, his immune system is weak. This leaves him vulnerable to illness, which further compromises his growth. While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it’s also very treatable. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is requesting $492 to provide Juan with the nutritional supplements he needs. He will gain weight, and his immune system will grow stronger. Community health workers will teach his mother about creating a nutrient-rich diet with limited resources. “I worry about my son because he is not growing as he should. I hope that he can develop well, and then study in the future,” says Juan’s mother.

Savuth is a 35-year-old married father of four children. He enjoys visiting his rice farm, gardening, and relaxing at home when he is not working. In June 2014, Savuth injured his left hip during a fall. He took painkillers for six months, but his symptoms did not improve. He eventually underwent a total hip replacement at a private clinic. In April of this year, Savuth fractured his prosthesis, making it difficult for him to walk. He has not been able to work since then. Savuth traveled with his wife to reach our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment. Doctors at CSC diagnosed Savuth with osteonecrosis. This is a medical condition where the bones become weaker and break down as a result of reduced blood flow to the joints. On April 28, surgeons perform hip replacement surgery to remove the fractured prosthesis and replace it with a new one. We can help Savuth to walk easily again by raising $781 in donations.

Phally is a 57-year-old grandmother from Cambodia. She is married and has a son and grandchildren. Phally supports herself by selling fried bananas. In her free time, she enjoys listening to news on the radio. Phally developed cataracts in each of her eyes, which has made it difficult for her to see and work. Hearing about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), from a nurse at church, she travelled with her sister to seek treatment. On February 22, Phally will undergo a phacoemulsification procedure and receive intraocular implants in each of her eyes at our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. CSC is asking for $292 to cover the cost of Phally's treatment. After surgery, Phally is looking forward to seeing clearly again!

Cherylle is a one-year-old little girl from Philippines, where she lives with her family in a small house made of bamboo. Her parents are charcoal miners. She loves to play with her friends in her play house. Cherylle has been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition. Malnutrition threatens her growth and development and could even be fatal if not addressed. Fortunately, she will begin $268 malnutrition treatment on February 21. Cherylle will be treated by International Care Ministries (ICM), a Watsi medical partner. One out of five children under five in ICM communities is either severely or moderately malnourished. Worldwide, poor nutrition is associated with nearly half of all deaths in young children. In remote communities and urban slums of the Philippines, the lack of clean water and unclean environments add risk to potentially fatal childhood diseases. ICM’s home-based feeding program provides nutrient-enriched food packs to ensure malnourished children get additional food to regain normal weight and achieve optimum physical and mental development. After identifying a child as malnourished, staff and community volunteers make weekly visits to monitor this child’s progress. To help sustain the health of the child, ICM’s professional staff educate the mother, guardian, or other family members about proper nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and organic vegetable gardening. Her mother says, "I hope someday my child's health becomes good and she can finish her studies."

Chris is thin child with a bloated tummy. He is only eight months old and loves to play with his toys. His family lives in a small house made of bamboo. His father works as a fisherman and has difficulty providing for the family. Chris has been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition. Malnutrition threatens his growth and development and could even be fatal if not addressed. Fortunately, Chris will begin $268 malnutrition treatment on February 23. Chris will be treated by International Care Ministries (ICM), a Watsi medical partner. One out of five children under five in ICM communities is either severely or moderately malnourished. Worldwide, poor nutrition is associated with nearly half of all deaths in young children. In remote communities and urban slums of the Philippines, the lack of clean water and unclean environments add risk to potentially fatal childhood diseases. ICM’s home-based feeding program provides nutrient-enriched food packs to ensure malnourished children get additional food to regain normal weight and achieve optimum physical and mental development. After identifying a child as malnourished, staff and community volunteers make weekly visits to monitor this child’s progress. To help sustain the health of the child, ICM’s professional staff educate the mother, guardian, or other family members about proper nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and organic vegetable gardening. Chris's mother says, "I am hoping that Christopher will grow strong and recover from malnutrition."