Kelvin is a very shy 10-year-old boy, but he comes out of his shell when playing football. A recent injury to his leg caused a piece of his bone to break off and protrude through the skin. His body was unable to heal the wound and it turned into a bone infection. Kelvin had to stop playing football because the infection became so painful it was impossible for him to walk. Kelvin wants to be a small business owner when he grows up. In order to be able to walk to school and continue his studies, Kelvin will need to undergo surgery to remove the unhealthy bone and to implant antibiotic beads to fight the infection. When Kelvin was four, his father passed away and he went to live with his aunt and uncle. They are poor farmers with four other kids and can’t afford to get Kelvin the treatment he needs. For $700, we can give Kelvin a chance to get back on the field!

15-year-old Reaska is an ambitious teenager from Cambodia who enjoys reading in his free time. Six weeks ago, Reasksa was in a motorbike accident and broke his arm. Reaska lives in a rural area two hours away from the Children’s Surgical Centre. He was treated by a traditional healer in his village but his injury hasn't healed. His arm is still immobile and extremely painful. Without access to surgical care, Reaska's broken arm could turn into a lifelong disability. For $300, we can fund surgery to repair Reaska’s arm so he can have a great future to look forward to!

When three-year-old Than Win’s parents noticed that their son was breathing irregularly, they took him to a clinic, where an X-ray revealed that he had a screw lodged in his lungs. The screw in Than Win's lungs is causing the otherwise happy child to have problems with his respiratory system. Than Win’s doctors believe that they can remove the screw surgically. The endoscopy and surgery that would remove the screw and return Than Win's respiratory system to normal costs $1,200. Than Win’s father is a Burmese tenant farmer, paying a rental fee in order to work another farmer’s land, and he doesn't have much disposable income to put towards this procedure. Let's help baby Than Win lead a life free of respiratory problems!

Edith is preparing to welcome her second child into the world, but in Kenya where she lives, most expecting mothers lack access to basic maternal care. 90% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries, and it's often because women can't give birth in a clean facility with a skilled birth attendant. Edith supports her family by selling rabbits and growing maize, beans, vegetables and potatoes on her farm. Her strenuous work causes her back pain, but being the ambitious woman that she is, Edith hopes to invest in a better business after she delivers her baby. For $215, our Medical Partner Lwala Community Alliance will provide Edith with antenatal check-ups, pregnancy related health education, a safe delivery by qualified clinicians, and a baby check-up before leaving to go home. Let’s start Edith and her new child off on the right path!

Emily is a wife, mother of one, and proud business woman from Kenya. Emily is pregnant and excited about her expanding family. Although she feels some pain in her lower abdomen that makes walking challenging, she is hoping to have a healthy baby and a smooth delivery. Emily works in the local market selling fish, tomatoes, and onions to supplement her husband’s farming income. Emily aspires to invest in a more lucrative business to better support her family. Even though both Emily and her husband work, they can’t afford the expense of a safe delivery in a health facility. But without it, Emily is at risk for life-threatening complications that could be fatal without a trained attendant nearby. For $215 we can help Emily and her child have the safe start we all deserve.

Rahel is the oldest of four children and lives with her family in Tanzania. She helps her mother around the house while her father works as a security guard to support their family. Rahel is like any other 13-year-old girl: she's in the sixth grade, is doing her best at school and loves playing with her friends. What sets Rahel apart from her friends is a deformity in her right knee. She walks with an abnormal gait, and if left untreated, she could develop osteoarthritis - a serious joint disorder. Rahel's family can barely cover their day-to-day expenses, so she needs our help to raise the $400 for corrective surgery. Let's work together to raise the money to give Rahel a chance to stand tall!