Restetuta is a 48-year-old mother of seven children from Uganda. She and her husband depend on small-scale farming to provide food for their family and earn a modest income from selling any surplus produce. In addition to farming, her husband serves as a preacher, sharing the Word of God within their community. About three years ago, Restetuta began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal fullness, particularly in the upper left side of her abdomen. She experiences early satiety, abdominal swelling, and persistent fatigue, making it increasingly difficult to carry out her daily activities. She sought treatment at several hospitals, where she was repeatedly advised to seek specialized care at a larger facility. Eventually, she came to Rwibaale Hospital, where she was examined. She was diagnosed with massive splenomegaly, which is an extreme enlargement of the spleen. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Restetuta's surgery. On July 7th, she will undergo surgery at Rwibaale Health Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve her quality of life. Restatuta says, "I hope the pain will go away after treatment, and I will be able to eat comfortably without the feeling abdominal fullness."

Meng Hor is a cheerful one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He is the only child in his family and lives in Kampong Thom Province with his parents. His father works as a chef at a restaurant near their home, and his mother runs a small grocery business. He enjoys eating vegetables with pork and loves playing with toy cars. Five months ago, Meng Hor accidentally touched a hot stove and suffered a burn injury to the second, third, and fourth fingers of his left hand. After the burn wound healed, scar contractures developed and caused his fingers to tighten and bend. This makes it difficult for him to grasp or hold objects and causes pain when someone tries to straighten his fingers. When Meng Hor's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On May 20th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve finger movement, reduce pain, and help him use his hand more comfortably as he grows. Now, he needs help to fund this $652 procedure. Meng Hor's mother said, “I am very grateful for this treatment. I hope my son will recover well and be able to use his hand normally, so he can grow up healthy, play happily, and enjoy school without difficulty in the future.”

Helena is a four-year girl from Tanzania. She is the second-born in a family of three children. Helena was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus, causing her legs to bow outward. 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 has affected her ability to walk and play as she grows. As the condition progressed, Helena’s mobility became an increasing concern. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Helena. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 6th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Helena's mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications. Helena's mother says, “Her legs are bending more as she grows, and she struggles to walk steadily, which makes everyday activities difficult for her.”

Rahel is a 12-year-old student from Tanzania. She the third of seven children, raised by hardworking parents who depend on small-scale maize farming for their livelihood. In 2016, when Raheli was still very young, she accidentally fell into an open fire—an accident that left her with severe burns on her left wrist and hand. Although the wounds eventually healed, the tight scars restricted the movement of her wrist and fingers, affecting her ability to use her left hand in everyday tasks. Rahel underwent her first corrective surgery in October through Watsi's support, where the tight contractures on her wrist were released, and skin grafting was applied. Her post-operative recovery was successful, and today she is fully recovered from the procedure and able to move her wrist freely again. Now, Raheli has returned for the final stage of her treatment: a contracture release on her left-hand. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Rahel receive treatment. On December 16th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery on Rahel. This surgery aims to complete the restoration of her hand’s function, allowing her to hold objects securely, write with ease, and participate confidently at school. Now, Rahel's family needs help to fund this $717 procedure. Rahel says, "Thank you for helping me through my treatment."

Yeabsir is a cheerful and sociable 20-month-old boy who lives with his parents and older brother in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He enjoys watching children's music and movies. His mother is a dedicated homemaker, while his father works as an electrician, and together they strive to nurture and support their family. Yeabsir’s condition came to light when he was one year old. While changing his diaper, his aunt noticed that his testicle was absent. His mother immediately took him to a health center, where he was evaluated and referred to specialized hospital. Unfortunately, Yeabsir faced an eight-month wait for the surgery due to the long waiting list for pediatric procedures. His mother has became increasingly distressed during the wait, especially as she learned about possible future complications of the condition. Frequent visits to the hospital became routine, driven by her determination to ensure her son received the care he needed. Fortunately, through a partnership between the referral hospital and our medical partner, Yeabsir’s family was offered the opportunity to receive treatment at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre. Upon receiving the call with this news, his mother felt a surge of relief. After arriving at the hospital, Yeabsir underwent comprehensive evaluations provided by the staff. Yeabsir was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Yeabsir has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Yeabsir will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on December 4th. AMH is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Yeabsir's mother said "I want to thank you for the opportunity the organization provided for my child, and I wish the best for him."

Rosalia is a 71-year-old widow from the Philippines. She lives with her granddaughter, while her only daughter works to support their household. Rosalia has a passion for gardening, cultivating vegetables to ensure a steady supply of food. In January, Rosalia discovered a lump in her right breast. She sought medical attention at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where she was diagnosed with cancer of the right breast. She needs to undergo a mastectomy to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Rosalia receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on June 9th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Rosalia will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Rosalia said: "This assistance will greatly help me and my daughter lessen our financial load. Thank you to everyone who is there for us in this difficult time."

Sokly is a 60-year-old grandmother from Cambodia. She has four children and lives with her husband, youngest son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in Kandal province, near the border with Vietnam. Her husband and youngest son are motorbike mechanics, but her husband has recently retired. Her daughter-in-law helps support the family by working in a nearby garment factory. Sokly spends most of her time looking after her grandchildren, including getting them ready for school and taking care of them in the afternoons before their parents get back from work. When she was seven, Sokly had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Sokly experiences ear discharge, tinnitus, ear pain, and mild hearing loss. In the past two months, her symptoms have worsened, with recurrent infections, fever, and headaches becoming more frequent, making her feel weak and uncomfortable in her daily activities. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Sokly receive treatment. On February 5th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Sokly's family can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $387 more to fund her procedure and care. Sokly shared, "I hope that surgery will address the pain and ear discharge. I want to feel healthy so I can care for my grandchildren more comfortably."

Both is a five-year-old kindergarten student from Cambodia. He lives with his mother, a clothes vendor, and his father, who works as a driver. Both enjoys playing with his friends at school and hopes to become a teacher. At home, he likes watching cartoons and eating Cambodian noodle soup. On July 27th, 2024, Both was in a motorcycle accident while riding with his father, which resulted in an open fracture in his right middle finger. He was sent to a nearby hospital, where surgeons placed a metal pin to align the bones in the finger. The fracture has healed, but the metalwork within his finger is causing him discomfort and making it difficult for him to study at school. His family cannot afford the cost of removing the surgical hardware. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 29th, Both will undergo a hardware removal surgery which will help relieve his discomfort and make it easier for him to write while at school. His family is able to contribute $25 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $279 more to fund the procedure. Both's mother says, "I look forward to see my son play, write and draw like he did before the accident."

Ly is a one-year-old girl from Cambodia. Ly's father is a farmer and her mother stays home to care for Ly and her two older siblings. Ly enjoys eating noodle soup, and likes to play with toys. Ly was born with polydactyly of both feet. This means that she has an extra toe on each foot. If the extra toes are not removed, it will become difficult for her to use her feet as she grows older and she could feel uncomfortable around others. Fortunately, on April 22nd, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra toe. Ly's family is able to contribute $100 but our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, needs an additional $199 to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will be able to walk easier and her parents will not worry about other children making fun of her feet. Ly’s mother shared, "I hope she will be able to have normal feet just like other kids when she grows up."

Htike is a 3-year-old boy from Thailand. He lives with his parents in Tak Province. His father works as a day laborer and his mother is a homemaker. They rely solely on his father's income, which is not enough to cover basic medical expenses. In 2023, Htike started experiencing blood and mucus in his stool. He also became sick and feverish. When his mother noticed these symptoms, she took him to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) where they tested his blood and urine. Due to his fast heartbeat, he was also given a drip. His fever went away and it seemed like Htike's condition improved. In February 2024, they returned to MTC due to his high fever. This time, the medic advised them to go to Mae Sot Hospital (MSH) for further investigation and MSH later referred Htike to Chiang Mai Hospital. Doctors want Htike to undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which x-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose his condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is requesting $693 to cover the cost of Htike's CT scan and care, scheduled for May 13th. Htike's mother said, “Thank you to the donors and BCMF for helping my child. It means a lot to us. I do not know what I would have done if I did not meet BCMF.”

Yany is an 18-year-old student--her parents are both rice farmers in Sihanouk province, where they live with her four other siblings. She shares her home with her three brothers and one sister who also attend school and support the family rice crops. As the oldest daughter, she helps her mother keep the house clean and cook for the family when she is not in school. In August 2020, Yany was involved in a motorbike accident that resulted in a fractured right femur. Her parents took her to a local hospital, where she underwent a procedure to implant hardware to facilitate the healing process. Her bone has healed well and she now needs the hardware removed. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On February 2nd, Yany will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $304. This will allow her to continue to strengthen her leg and focus on her studies. Yany said: "I hope after surgery, my leg will heal well, and I will have no pain any more."