Kimlong is five years old and a kindergarten student from Cambodia. He lives on the outskirts of Phnom Penh with his parents and two older siblings. His father is a truck driver, and his mother sells groceries. He is the youngest child in the family. He enjoys writing and reading Khmer. In his free time, he likes playing hide-and-seek with his friends. For the past five months, Kimlong has been experiencing difficulty swallowing, recurrent sore throat, nightly snoring, and episodes of difficulty breathing. His condition makes it difficult for him to eat, sleep comfortably, and breathe properly. It also affects his overall well-being and daily activities. Kimlong was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Kimlong, which is scheduled to take place on March 17th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Kimlong of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Kimlong's mother said, “I hope the treatment will help him recover so he can sleep well, eat comfortably, and live a healthy life again.”

Sey Ha is an 11-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives in small neighbourhood in Kampong Chhnang Province with his parents and siblings. He is the third of five children. His eldest brother is married and lives in a nearby village, while his other siblings are still in school. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother plants vegetables and sells them at the market to help support the family. Sey Ha enjoys playing sports with his friends and doing homework. His favorite subject is mathematics, and he dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up. About two weeks ago, Sey Ha sustained a fracture on his left forearm after falling while running. It caused pain and difficulty lifting his arm, limiting his ability to play and perform daily activities. After the accident, he first received treatment from a Khmer traditional medicine practitioner, where a bamboo splint was applied to his arm. However, his condition did not improve. Later, his mother brought him to a private clinic, where an X-ray showed a fracture. Sey Ha was referred to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for further treatment. On March 10th, Sey Ha will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $600. The surgery will properly treat his forearm fracture. This procedure is expected to restore strength and movement to his arm, allowing him to return to school, play football, and engage in normal daily activities without pain. Sey Ha's mother said, “After the surgery, I hope that my child’s arm will heal so he can move it normally again and return to playing with his friends.”

Brielle is a two-year-old girl from Kenya. She was born prematurely, with significant medical issues. Not too long after she was born, doctors discovered that the passages for stool and urine had not fully formed. While she was in the hospital, having undergone a colostomy, Brielle's father walked away from his wife and child because he felt ashamed of what was happening with his daughter. He said that he had never seen such a condition in his family. Brielle's mother stayed by her daughter's side as she underwent a total of four surgeries. Each recovery brought complications, and each setback tested her faith. A colostomy, in which the end of the colon is brought through an opening in the abdominal wall, is often performed to bypass bowel malformations. But colostomies are usually temporary, and may call for closure. In Brielle's case, her colostomy requires closure to restore bowel function and to prevent future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,020 to cover the cost of a colostomy closure for Brielle. The surgery is scheduled to take place on February 12th at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, and once it is completed, Brielle should be able to move on to the next phase of her life. “Some days, I do not understand why my daughter has had to fight battles she never asked for, but I know one thing for certain. As long as I have breath, she will never fight alone. I may not have money, I may not have support, but I have a mother’s love, and that is what keeps me standing beside her every single day.” Brielle’s mother narrates.

Brian is a 22-year old sociable and ambitious young man from Kenya, who carries dreams bigger than his circumstances. He is the second of four children in his family, and currently enrolled in a course on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in college. January was supposed to mark the beginning of his final academic journey, the last stretch toward the life he envisioned. However, on December 27th, 2025, everything changed. He was on his way home when the motorcycle he was on collided with a speeding vehicle. He jumped off the motorcycle, but the vehicle ran over his leg. He was rushed to AIC Kapsowar Hospital for emergency care, and underwent irrigation and debridement the same day, followed by a repeat procedure two days later. Once the wound was confirmed clean, he underwent fracture repair surgery, and was discharged two days later in stable condition. At his one-week follow-up clinic, the wound was healing well with no signs of infection. He was instructed to return the following week for suture removal and review. Unfortunately, because of the distance to the hospital, Brian sought care at a facility closer to home. His sutures were removed, and a plaster was applied, a measure that had not been advised by AIC Kapsowar Hospital. His wound was thereafter not closely monitored, and over time it broke down. Brian returned to AIC Kapsowar Hospital hospital on January 30th and was diagnosed with an infected implant and developing osteomyelitis. He underwent an urgent surgical washout, removal of the infected implant, and insertion of an antibiotic nail. He was admitted for intravenous antibiotics and intensive wound care. With time and treatment, signs of healing began to show. He was then taken back to the theatre for further wound cleaning, flap coverage, and skin grafting to promote closure. Although progress has been made, he still has a residual wound opening. After consultation between the orthopedic and plastic surgery teams, another perforator flap and skin graft procedure has been recommended. Brian’s mother has done everything she can to support her son. The family's social health insurance cover has reached the maximum limit. Brian's mother runs a small grocery shop, while his father is a driver. Their combined income is not consistent and cannot cover the cost of the upcoming surgery and continued treatment. Brian’s dream of completing his course and building a better future now relies on timely medical intervention. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Brian receive treatment. On February 24th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to achieve full closure and prevent further complications. Now, Brian's family needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Brian says, "I was hoping to complete my studies this year if I had reported in January. It looks like I will be delayed because I am not feeling well now. Please help me, so that I can go back to school and complete my final year."

Queen is a beautiful three-year-old girl from Tanzania. She is the third-born child in a family of five and lives in a pastoral household. Queen sustained burn injuries while picking food from the kitchen on her own, when she accidentally fell into a pot with hot food. The burns affected her left axilla, elbow, forearm, and small finger. She initially received wound care at a nearby clinic before being referred for further assessment. Upon evaluation, Queen was diagnosed with burn scar contractures involving the upper limb, significantly limiting movement of her arm. Without surgical release, the restriction could worsen as she grows, affecting her ability to use her arm normally. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Queen receive treatment. On February 6th, surgeons at their care center will perform contracture release surgery and skin graft to restore function and ensure she can grow, play, and attend school without physical limitation. They ask for help raising $832 to make her treatment possible. Queen's mother says, “She cannot lift her arm properly to play or dress herself, and I worry how this will affect her as she grows.”

James is a 13-year-old boy from Kenya. When our medical partner met James's mother, worry etched across her face as she struggled to hold back tears while sharing their experience. Born in 2012, James had a wonderful childhood. However, in 2021, something happened that changed James's life completely as they knew it. Towards the end of September, James started experiencing excruciating stomach pain. His condition was so bad, such that James was unable to sleep, and would throw up whenever he ate. His parents took him to a nearby hospital for medical assistance. No diagnosis was made; instead, they were sent back home with a prescription for painkillers and antibiotics. They left the hospital, hopeful that their son would recover. True enough, James got better, and soon enough, they forgot their worries. A few months later, however, the pain was back, and this time, worse than before. James's parents took him to hospital, only to be sent back home with painkillers again, but with no diagnosis. At this point, James was losing weight as well, and throwing up whenever he ate. With the help of the medication given, he got better, and an improvement in his feeding pattern was noted. This was, however, short-lived. Within a few months, the pain recurred. It's been a difficult three years for James, until his family decided to seek care at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH), in September 2025. At the hospital, doctors found James to be malnourished, and he was placed on nutritional care so he could be strong enough to handle treatment. He was in hospital for a month before a laparotomy surgery was scheduled. The successful surgery that followed restored hope back into the lives of his family. Presently, James is scheduled for a follow up colostomy closure surgery to restore bowel function and prevent future complications. After a long journey of James's treatment, his family is unable to raise funds for his upcoming treatment. James's father works informal jobs to sustain the family, while his mother takes care of the family. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,020 to cover the cost of a colostomy closure for James. The surgery is scheduled to take place on March 11th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live a healthier life. James's mother says, "My son is going through so much pain, seeing him like that breaks my heart. As his mother, I wish I could take the burden of pain off his body. However, I am hopeful that with your help, this condition will be a thing of the past very soon."