Nine-year-old Gerald is a bundle of energy. He loves to be outdoors, play soccer, and be the leader within his friend group. Born in Tanzania, Gerald is the youngest of four siblings, and the son of small scale farmers who struggle to provide basic needs for their children. Gerald was born with a congenital deformity of his left foot, and can only walk by using the lateral aspect of his foot. Despite his affected gait, he still loves to run and be active. However, if his condition is not treated soon, he will likely develop early osteoarthritis. For $1,160 Gerald can receive treatment on his foot, and be able to walk normally again. "Gerald will have a better gait, he will be able to walk and run faster, and he will have a decreased risk of developing early osteoarthritis," says our medical partner in Tanzania. Gerald is inspired by his grandfather, a craftsman, and hopes to one day follow in his footsteps. "I would make beautiful doors, windows, stools, tables and chairs," says Gerald. Let's make sure Gerald can receive treatment, stay healthy, and one day follow his dreams to be a craftsman.

Sai Nyunt is a 23-year-old Burmese man living in Thailand. Sai Nyunt moved to Bangkok four years ago to seek work. His family still lives in Burma, and he dreams of moving back to take care of his parents in their old age. For the past two years Sai Nyunt has been working full-time at a juice factory in Bangkok. He recently developed nasal polyps in both nostrils which make it hard for him to breath. Furthermore, due to his inability to breath properly, he is constantly fatigued and suffers other side effects from the condition including frequent headaches and nasal congestion. As a result of his condition, Sai Nyunt can now only work a few days a week, which he says is a struggle because he doesn't make enough money to live on. Sai Nyunt is frustrated because he feels that breathing should be the simplest of tasks and he cannot even do that properly. Sai Nyunt needs surgery to remove the nasal polyps, which will cost $1500. With surgery, Sai Nyunt's nasal passages will be unobstructed, allowing him to breathe normally and regain the energy he needs to work full-time. His sinus problems should go away as should the constant headaches.Once he is well, he will be one step closer to fulfilling his dream of returning to Burma to be back with his supportive family. Let’s help Sai Nyunt recover so he can live a healthy life alongside his family!

Romly is a 40-year-old man who supports his wife and children by working as a dried fish vendor. Two months ago, Romly was hit by a car when he was driving on his motorbike. Romly fractured his leg, and ever since the accident, he has been receiving treatment from a local village healer. Unfortunately, his fracture has not healed. Romly is now constantly in pain and is unable to walk on his own. He needs surgery to enable him to walk again. For $300, Romly will receive a procedure that will set his fractured leg bones in place, so that they can heal properly. Let's help Romly walk again without pain!

Meet Chreang! Chreang is a hard-working 14-year-old schoolboy from rural Cambodia. After crossing paths with an unforgiving ox cart that accidentally knocked him over, he now lives with a debilitating open wound on his scalp that causes him severe pain and is keeping him from returning to school. His open wound is untreatable by the local clinic. For $300, we can fund Chreang’s urgent surgical repair at the larger local hospital where they will successfully close his wound and provide treatment in order to prevent any infections down the line. Chreang hasn’t been to school since his accident and says he, "really wants to go back!”

Meet Sey Ha, a dedicated father and husband from Cambodia. Sey Ha has two daughters and one son. He and his wife work on a rice farm, but he has not been able to help since his accident a couple of months ago. Sey Ha fell, putting all of his weight on his hand to break the fall, and dislocated his elbow. Due to the pain, he has been unable to return to work with his wife. A $300 operation will fix Sey Ha's elbow, restoring mobility and decreasing his pain. He told our medical partner that he really wants to get back to work so he can support his family - let's help him do that!

Gladys is a 53-year-old widow and mother of four. Since her husband passed away two years ago, Gladys' life has considerably changed. Previously a housewife, she is now head of the household and sole caretaker for her children. A job like this requires the utmost strength, something which Gladys currently doesn't have. She suffers from uterine fibroids, which cause heavy and painful bleeding, anemia and general body weakness. With $885, we can provide Gladys the funding necessary to receive an abdominal hysterectomy, allowing her to lead a healthy and productive life.

Ahadi is a seven-year-old girl from Tanzania with big dreams of becoming a doctor. As eager as she was to start school, Ahadi is finding it challenging because she has severe burn scar contractures (areas of tightened skin) on her left hand and face. She endures teasing from classmates and it's hard for her to use her left hand to play games. Ahadi's mother is a hardworking primary school teacher. Her father used to work in a small factory, but the factory went bankrupt and he is now unemployed. With only her mother's salary to sustain them, the family of three isn't able to afford the $655 needed to pay for the contracture release surgery and injections Ahadi needs. Let's raise the funds for Ahadi to help her enjoy school and achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor!

Leah hasn’t stopped smiling since meeting the caregivers at her community maternal clinic. She’s pregnant with her fourth child and has been having complications that leave her in pain in the mornings and evenings. But with the chance of getting good treatment, she’s in high spirits. Leah is a farmer and makes the bulk of her money from digging other people’s farms. But lately, severe headaches and toothaches are making it hard for her to work and supply for her family. She needs expert care to make sure her baby is delivered safely. That’s where we can help. By funding her maternal care, we can ensure that Leah gets great treatment and will have rapid access to advanced care in case of any complications. Let’s help keep Leah smiling.

Lwin is a 25-year-old man who lives and cares for his aging parents, also pitching in to support his nephew and cousin. An agricultural day-laborer, Lwin's work has become increasingly difficult as he's developed a condition that results in painful urination. Doctors have identified the cause of Lwin’s pain as stemming from chronic kidney disease, for which he has demonstrated symptoms for over 15 years. A $1,500 surgery can address Lwin’s kidney disease, and help him return home to his village and family. With our support, Lwin can work free from the pain that has affected him for years, and pursue his dreams of marrying his girlfriend and building a Buddhist temple!