Daniel is a 50-year-old father of four children. He lives his wife and children, working as a farmer to provide for his family. About 20 years ago, Daniel began experiencing fever and excessive sweating. When he sought medical treatment, he was diagnosed with brucellosis, a bacterial infection often spread through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. He was started on a course of medication that eventually helped him recover. However, as time passed by, his wife noticed that whenever she spoke to him, it seemed like he was ignoring her. Unbeknownst to them, Daniel was gradually losing his hearing. Upon returning to the hospital, doctors confirmed that the hearing loss was a side effect of the medication he had taken. Since then, Daniel has struggled to hear the people and sounds around him. Despite visiting various health facilities over the years, no treatment was able to restore his hearing. Doctors have recommended the fitting of hearing aids to aid in Daniel's treatment, but unfortunately the cost far beyond his means. Social interactions have become challenging for him, as he often has to ask people to repeat themselves multiple times before he can follow conversations. This has made him feel like a burden, leading him to withdraw and remain quiet. In September 2025, Daniel was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Tests confirmed the diagnosis he received 21 years ago - hearing aids are his only hope for improving his hearing. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Daniel receive treatment. On October 2nd, he is scheduled to be fitted with hearing aids, which will greatly improve his communication, restore his confidence, and help him feel connected to his community once again. Now, Daniel needs help to fund this $1,171 procedure. Daniel says, “Sometimes people think I’m ignoring them, but the truth is, I just can’t hear them. I truly wish I could hear clearly again.”

Richard is a cheerful four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second-born in a family of three children. Known for his quiet demeanor that brightens when he’s with his peers, he often shares a shy smile during playtime and loves watching the cows and goats his family raises. Richard's family of five depends on livestock keeping as their main source of income. They keep cattle for milk, but also, do poultry and sell eggs, they also have a small farm that helps provide small harvests used for sustenance, mostly cassava and bananas. Their life is simple and modest but they are happy. Richard was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. his legs bow outward at the knee. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. This condition is making walking painful and limiting his ability to run freely with other children. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Richard. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 29th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Richard's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Richard's mother say, "I hope my boy will be able to enjoy his life with normal legs and not feel pain while doing most of his activities." Richard’s parents dream of seeing him walk confidently, play outdoors, and grow into an active child free from his current limitations.

Htoo is a 32-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, two sons, and a daughter in Karen State. He is an agricultural day laborer, and sometimes forages for vegetables in the forest. His eldest son goes to school, while the other two are too young to be enrolled at school, so his wife looks after their children at home. They also raise some chickens and pigs. In his free time, he likes to play with his children. On July 6th, 2025, Htoo fell from a fruit tree, broke his wrists, and dislocated his elbows. He is in pain and unable to move his hands. Htoo needs help with his daily tasks as his mobility is limited. His family is stressed about his condition. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Htoo will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for July 8th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help relieve the pain and restore his mobility. Htoo's wife said, “He is the only one who works and supports our whole family. When he got hurt, we didn't know what to do. I hope that he will get better and then able to work again.”

Guadalupe is a little girl from Bolivia. Her mother is a homemaker, while her father is a social worker. Guadalupe has two siblings. She likes to play with her friends, and to draw and paint. Last year, Guadalupe was diagnosed with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through her lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. Her mom noticed her daughter was having health issues because her lips would turn blue. She gets tired easily when she exercises, and she sometimes feels like fainting. On July 2nd, Guadalupe will undergo heart surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, doctors will sew a patch over the hole so blood can no longer leak through it. Guadalupe's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Guadalupe's mother says, "We have a lot of hope that my daughter will be fine after this surgery"

Esayas is an adorable 11-month-old baby boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing with toys and exploring the environment around him. As his parents' first child, he brings immense joy to their lives. His mother is a home maker, while his father works as a mechanic at a local garage. The family lives in a small rented house and struggles to make ends meet, their income being insufficient to meet their daily needs. Esayas's parents noticed something was not quite right when they took him to the local health center for circumcision. He was diagnosed with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. The doctor at the health center referred them to a larger public hospital for surgical intervention, but they were placed on a six-month waiting list. After six months, they went back to the hospital but were put on another six-month wait list. The alternative option of seeking care in a private facility was way beyond their means. Without treatment, Esayas will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms, and will be at risk of infertility. Devastated, Esayas’s mother left the hospital in tears. On the way home, she met a concerned stranger who approached her. Esayas’s mother shared her situation, and the stranger advised her to visit our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), for help. The conversation reignited hope in Esayas’s parents, who promptly went to BKMCM to seek treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Esayas receive treatment. On June 13th, he will undergo corrective surgery to relieve his symptoms, and reduce the risk of future medical complications. Now, Esayas's family need help to fund this $1,293 procedure. Esayas’s mother says, "We hope that the surgery will be successful, and that our son's condition will be corrected. We are truly grateful to all the supporters who are helping our son."

Abby is a 10-year-old Grade 4 student from Kisumu County in Kenya. “I want to be a professional footballer like Messi,” says Abby with a big smile. He loves football so much that he plays every chance he gets, even though his foot hurts. His mother sometimes gets worried when she sees him running and playing, but Abby never gives up. Abby is the youngest in a family of four. His mother is a vegetable seller who works hard to care for her children. In 2018, Abby fell and injured his right knee. He was taken to hospital, where doctors found he had an infection called septic arthritis. He underwent an arthrotomy washout procedure to treat it. After the surgery, his foot became weak and later developed a deformity. Now, Abby walks on his toes. He feels pain when walking and is unable to do so for long distances. One day, Abby and his mother met a kind stranger who noticed his limp and told them about our medical partner care center, AIC Cure Hospital, where children with foot and bone problems are treated. Abby’s mother decided to take him there. At the hospital, Abby was reviewed and was diagnosed with acquired clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, making it hard to even wear shoes and causing walking difficulties. Abby will need corrective surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Abby receive treatment. On April 23rd, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery to relieve his pain, improve his leg's function and help him work towards his dream of becoming a great footballer—just like Messi. Now, Abby's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. "I can’t wait for my foot to be corrected so I can walk normally and play football without pain," Abby shared with a smile.

Zemi is a 68-year-old man from Malawi and a father of six children. Zemi's wife passed away a few years ago, and their children, who are all grown and married now, help care for Zemi, as he cannot farm anymore due to his medical condition. About 47 years ago, Zemi began to experience troubling symptoms, including a mass that grew quickly on his neck. He began to have neck pains and become breathless and weak, making it so he could not work on his farm or carry heavy items. Worried, Zemi sought medical attention, but when nothing changed in his condition, he stayed home. Last week, Zemi learned about our medical partner's program from a community member who had received treatment. Zemi traveled to the care center, where he underwent tests and was diagnosed with a thyroid condition called euthyroid multinodular goiter. The thyroid gland is located in front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones responsible for essential functions, such as metabolism and growth. Zemi needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from worsening. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Zemi finally receive the treatment he needs to heal. On April 1st, he will undergo a thyroidectomy, during which surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. Zemi contributed a co-pay toward his care and needs assistance raising an additional $1,015 to fund his surgery. Zemi said, "Donors, kindly help me to get better so I can enjoy living my last days of life in good health."

Einar is a two-year-old boy from Bolivia. He is an only child from the southwest part of Bolivia who loves to smile and play and is very friendly. His mom takes care of him at home, while his dad works as a car keeper. Einar used get frequent nosebleeds and faint often, and his parents took him to the hospital where his heart problem was discovered. Einar has a cardiac condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels near his heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak and short of breath. On February 11th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will close the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Einar's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Einar's mother says: "I am so grateful that my boy has an opportunity to receive surgery. We have traveled a long distance, but now that we are here in La Paz, we have hope!"

Paw is a resilient 26-year-old woman who, along with her husband, young son, and in-laws, has found refuge in a camp in Mae Hong Song Province, Thailand. They fled their home in Burma in 2024, escaping the violence and airstrikes that devastated their village. Currently, Paw's husband is unemployed, and the family's financial situation is challenging. They rely on a modest monthly support of 1,000 baht (approximately $33) from a relative living outside the camp. Additionally, Paw’s in-laws receive 500 baht (about $16) from a cash card provided by The Border Consortium. Unfortunately, Paw, her husband, and son have yet to receive food rations from the Consortium, which are still being processed. Their total income falls short of meeting their daily needs, forcing them to manage as best they can. At times, they incur small debts with local vendors, which they pay back when possible. Paw dedicates her time to caring for her two-year-old son while striving to maintain the home. The family benefits from free basic healthcare services offered by Malteser International (MI) Thailand, providing them with some peace of mind. In her spare time, Paw enjoys cleaning her home and growing vegetables in their small outdoor space, nurturing a little hope amidst their struggles. Paw is currently expecting her second child. Due to a high-risk pregnancy, her doctors have recommended that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Paw undergo a C-Section on February 2nd. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Paw needs your support. Paw says: "In the future, my only wish is to live happily and safely with my family, raising our children in a secure environment."

Emmanuel is a seven-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the oldest of two children and is currently in second grade. He dreams of becoming an engineer when he grows up. He comes from Kibugua village in Tharaka Nithi County, where he lives with his mother, Mercy, a single parent who works as a farmer. Emmanuel was born with clubfoot on both feet. He started treatment with special casts soon after birth and has been visiting the clinic regularly. His left foot improved after many sessions, but his right foot has gotten worse over time. Emmanuel has been in the hospital for two weeks getting ready for surgery on his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Emmanuel traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on December 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Emmanuel's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand straight, walk properly, and even play football with his friends, which he loves. The treatment will also help him feel better about himself, allowing him to focus on school and enjoy life like other children. Emmanuel's mother shared, "I am looking forward to seeing my son walking well without any challenge and living a happy and active life like other children."

Antony is a 44-year-old man from Kenya. He is the fifth born in a family of seven children. Antony engages in casual work at construction sites to support himself. Antony was involved in an accident where his leg was hit by the wheels of a truck. He sustained an open fracture and requires surgery. However, Antony is unable to afford the cost of the procedure. Since then, Antony has been in a cast. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On November 20th, Antony will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will help to save Antony's leg and restore functionality. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. “I am helpless and have been a bother to my siblings. I would appreciate it if you could assist in treating my leg so that I do not lose it. I also would like to get back on my feet and become independent instead of remaining a burden to my family,” said Antony.

Lester is a 62-year-old woman from Malawi, living in Ntcheu. A widow since 2006, she has dedicated her life to caring for her five children, four of whom are married with their own children, while one child continues to live with her. Lester finds joy in chatting with her grandchildren and savoring nsima served with beans. For the past ten years, Lester has been struggling with troubling symptoms, which began with a swelling in her neck, that led her to seek traditional medicine. Unfortunately, she saw no improvement and chose to stay at home. As the swelling continued to grow, she endured neck heaviness, difficulty walking long distances, frequent coughing, and increasing weakness. These challenges have greatly impacted her daily life and farming, reducing her income. Early October, Lester visited the hospital for the first time. There, she learned that she has a goiter, a condition affecting her thyroid gland, which is crucial for many bodily functions. Now, she urgently needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from worsening and to regain her strength Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Lester receive treatment. On October 16th, she is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and she and her family need help raising the treatment funds. Lester says, "Please help me regain my normal appearance after surgery. I hope for a healthier life free from these symptoms and the questions from my children. I long to recover and return to my life as a caring mother and grandmother to my 13 grandchildren."