Esther is a 27-year-old mother of two from Kenya. She takes care of her children and grows kale in her garden to supplement her husband's small income. Her daily routine is becoming impossible, though, because of large uterine fibroids that put her in a lot of pain. For only $885, we can ease that pain. Esther says she "longs to see her children grow up to be successful." With a total abdominal hysterectomy, Esther can return to focusing on her children and this dream.

Naangayok has a bone tumor on the left proximal part of his leg. It is a benign tumor, but if it goes untreated, he could potentially have to have his leg amputated. If the tumor were to become malignant, it could be fatal. Naangayok lives in Tanzania. He is the third of five children and lives with his parents. His father works as a herder and his mother is a housewife. His father supports their entire immediate family and other relatives as well, so there is not much disposable income to cover the cost of the treatment Naangayok needs. “I am worried that eventually I’ll lose my leg. I enjoy herding my father’s cattle and one day I wish to herd my own,” said Naangayok. For $1,000, we can help Naangayok receive a wide excision of the tumor and fibula, which will allow him to live a normal, healthy life!

Meet Khu Nay, an 11-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother and two sisters in Burma. A few years ago, his parents left to work in Thailand, where they now earn minimal wages and send whatever they can home. However, it is not enough and Khu Nay’s grandmother must work as well in order to compensate for basic living expenses. Last July, Khu Nay was playing in the rain when he slipped, fell, and broke his femur (thigh bone). He was initially brought to a traditional healer, whose treatment did not take. He remained at home until September, when two cysts appeared and he began experiencing fevers. Khu Nay then traveled to Thailand to receive further treatment. X-rays revealed his left femur had a displaced fracture and he has been an inpatient ever since, waiting for the treatment he needs to live a normal life. Khu Nay is nervous about his future and only wishes to be a normal kid who can walk without assistance and go to school. For $1,500, he can receive the needed bone graft to heal his femur. Let's work together and raise the funds Khu Nay needs to secure a healthy future and get him walking again.

Meet Poe. He is a seven-year-old boy from Burma who loves to play with his friends and wants to be a doctor when he grows up. About a year ago, Poe's arm was badly burned in an accident. His parents told our medical partner that Poe was very brave after his accident and tried not to cry, even though he was in immense pain. Now, Poe has a hard time sleeping because of discomfort caused by residual scar tissue. The damaged skin on his arm has hardened and tightened, rendering it mostly immobile. He is shy about going outside, and has a hard time doing active things like playing with his friends and participating in festivals. With our support, Poe can receive the surgery he needs to regain mobility in his arm and reduce his discomfort. $1,500 will enable our partner, Burma Border Projects, to provide Poe with the care he needs to have the future he deserves!

Mary is a 66-year-old strong, self-sufficient woman in Kenya who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Mary makes her living selling kale from her own garden. To fight breast cancer and prevent it from spreading to other parts of her body, Mary needs to undergo a mastectomy. Mary’s doctors expect that she will make a full recovery after her mastectomy and be able to live independently and return to kale gardening. Mary refuses to let cancer get the best of her and is determined to keep living self-sufficiently. Her mastectomy will cost $830, and although Mary has been a diligent, successful gardener throughout her life, she cannot afford this procedure. If Mary is able to have her mastectomy funded, she can continue to live as the tenacious, incredible woman she is. Let's help her out!