Salome is a 39-year-old woman living in Kenya with her children. She works selling porridge by the local market. All of Salome's children are school-aged and she supports them independently. Last year Salome began to experience pain and swelling in her lower abdomen and back. The swelling eventually developed an appearance akin to a pregnant belly. Her work has become difficult due to the growing discomfort. Doctors identified an accumulation of fluid in Salome's fallopian tubes as the cause. A salpingo-oophorectomy will remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes and provide relief for Salome. Salome says, "I can only hope that somehow, I will get surgery so that I can get back to feeding my children." Let's raise $700 and make sure Salome receives this treatment so she can return to working and caring for all her children.

Emily is pregnant and hoping to deliver at a health center. Her family earns an income by selling maize and beans from their farm. So far, Emily's pregnancy has gone well, with the exception of back pain when she works. Continued medical attention will keep Emily and the baby healthy. Lwala Community Alliance provides healthcare and education to keep its community healthy. Its maternal health program teaches mothers how to care for themselves. When asked what she hoped for, Emily replied: “My hope is to deliver at the Lwala facility and give birth to a healthy baby.” For $215, Emily and her baby will receive prenatal care at Lwala’s clinic. Emily will also be able to deliver her baby in a hospital and get a post-birth checkup for mom and baby.