Meet Antony, a three-day-old boy in Kenya. Antony was born with a swelling at the lower part of his back—a medical condition called spina bifinda. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, (AMHF), explains: “Antony will be at a risk of getting infection, stool and urine incontinence and even tethered cord if not treated soon.” “He was born at a nearby hospital and was immediately referred for specialized treatment,” continues AMHF. “He is the last child in a family of three...His father is a driver, while his mother is a housewife. Antony’s parent’s income is not enough for household let alone paying for Antony’s surgery.” For $805, we can fund a procedure that will close the opening in Antony’s lower back, minimizing his risk of infection and tethered cord, and giving him the opportunity to lead “a normal and healthy life,” according to AMHF. “I am thankful our child will get the treatment he requires,” shares Antony’s mother. “I pray he get well soon so that we can finally take him home.”

At age 16, Joan from Kenya is expecting to give birth to her first child! Across the world, 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries - largely because women don't have access to skilled birth attendants. Joan and her husband are farmers who “grow maize and beans for family use, and sugarcane for money to supplement [their] needs.” Joan is currently saving up money for her birth, but she is seeking aid from the maternal and child healthcare program at Lwala Community Alliance. Joan is “praying for safe delivery in a health facility” and for a healthy child that will be able to be immunized at birth. For $215, we can make sure Joan has a healthy baby supervised by a qualified person, and has access to checkups after the delivery. Let’s help give Joan and her baby a healthy start!