Raj Kumar is 12 and loves playing cricket! But his adventures on the field are made difficult by a painful hernia that he can't afford to have treated. Raj Kumar needs surgery to remove the hernia and prevent strangulation (a situation where the hernia can become life-threatening). In the fifth grade in Nepal, living with his parents, younger brother, and sister, money in Raj Kumar's family can be tight. His family even tried to seek treatment for him in India once because they thought it'd be more affordable, but they didn't have any luck. With our support of $1,390, Raj Kumar will receive surgery to have the hernia removed, which will allow him to continue his education and activities free from painful complications!

Jecinter is expecting her first child. She lives with her parents in Kenya, and is hoping for a safe delivery so that she can return to school and continue her education. Jecinter's parents grow crops and vegetables to feed their family. They sell any surplus to pay for Jecinter's school fees but cannot afford the cost of delivery in a health facility. For $215, we can make sure Jecinter gives birth in a health facility under the care of trained doctors. She will also receive training in hygiene practices for her newborn and receive regular follow-ups from community health workers to ensure longterm health.