Benyas is a shy four-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He lives in a small, rented house with his mother, grandmother, and two brothers. Life has not been easy for the family. His mother works as a domestic helper, while his father, who lives separately, does casual labor. Despite their hard work, the family often struggles to put enough food on the table. His grandmother, once a strong source of support, had to stop working due to asthma, which added even more strain to their situation. Benyas has been facing several health challenges that have further drained the family’s finances. One particularly difficult day, after experiencing itchiness and pain, he was taken to a hospital that referred him to a larger public hospital. However, the family had to wait long for treatment, leaving them frustrated and anxious. His grandmother was especially distressed, worrying about his future and saddened that Benyas had not yet started school. Just when hope seemed lost, a family friend advised them to visit our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Benyas was diagnosed with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future medical complications. Fortunately, Benyas is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on December 4th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Benya's grandmother said, "My only wish is for good health, education, and stability. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to see him in good health and reflect that after his treatment, I'll see him like other healthy children."

Scovia is a 45-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. She was born into a humble family of small-scale farmers and is the eighth of nine children, four brothers and four sisters, all of whom now have families and are also farmers. Growing up in a large family with limited income, she was unable to continue her education beyond Primary 7. After dropping out of school, she remained at home helping with farming until she got married at the age of 18. She is now a mother of five children, all of whom are in school, the eldest in Primary 7 and the youngest in Baby Class. To provide for their family, she and her husband cultivate a small piece of land where they mainly grow food crops for home consumption and sell the surplus to earn some income. For six months, Scovia has been experiencing lower abdominal pain along with other uncomfortable symptoms. She has sought medical help from several nearby health centers, where she was screened and provided medication, providing her with temporary relief. However, the pain later returned, becoming more severe. Further examination and a pelvic scan were done. She has been diagnosed with multiple uterine myomas (fibroids). She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Scovia's surgery. On October 16th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital. Once recovered, Scovia will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Scovia says, “The only hope I have for the success of my surgery lies in your support. Please help me.”

Rosemary is five years old and the youngest of three children from Kenya. Her mother works as a domestic helper, while her father earns a living by carrying luggage for travelers. Rosemary has experienced health challenges since she was six months old. She was frequently in and out of hospitals, and she experienced significant developmental delays. Rosemary did not sit on her own until she was two years old and only began walking at the age of four. Her mother was finally relieved to see Rosemary slowly catching up with her peers. However, Rosemary has never been able to speak. Rosemary is now five years old and still cannot talk. Her mother had hoped that, just like her other milestones, speech would eventually come, but it never did. This year, Rosemary was enrolled in school, believing that being around other children might encourage her to open up and begin talking. Unfortunately, there was no improvement. When Rosemary’s teachers raised concerns about her lack of progress in class, her mother started taking her to different hospitals. Due to financial constraints, her parents could not afford the scans and tests needed to determine what was wrong. In November 2025, Rosemary was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where she was finally diagnosed with hearing loss. She needs hearing aids, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to raise money for hearing aids. Rosemary’s mother says, “I hoped that joining school would help her begin to speak, but she is not progressing. It pains me to watch her peers move forward while she remains behind, unaware of how much the other children are learning.”

Alan is a cheerful three-year-old boy who lives with his family in Columbia. He is an active child who especially enjoys playing with cars, animals, and water. Although he has not yet decided what he wants to be when he grows up, he always says he wants “cars.” About eight months ago, Alan's family brought him to a pediatric dentist because he was experiencing pain and bleeding in his mouth while eating. It was discovered that he has dental caries and that his upper teeth have deteriorated. His family cannot afford the proposed treatment, which would require general anesthesia. Now, Alan has constant pain and great difficulty eating, and his mother has shared that it is very hard for the family to see him in pain. Thankfully, our medical partner, Clinica Noel, can help. They are requesting $868 to fund Alan's dental treatment, which will take place on December 15th. Alan's mother shares, "Receiving this support would be like a ray of hope that brings us peace of mind. It means that my son will be able to eat without pain, smile without fear, and live his childhood with greater well-being. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for thinking of us, for believing in our need, and for reaching out to us on a journey that has been long and full of difficult moments."

Evanice is a 60-year-old woman and mother of 10 children from Uganda. She practices small-scale farming, earning a little money to meet her basic personal needs. Three months ago, Evanice came to our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, with a complaint of swelling on the left side of her lower abdomen, accompanied by pain radiating to the left thigh. She reported that the swelling began about a year ago and has gradually increased in size. When the pain became unbearable and started interfering with her daily life, she decided to seek medical attention. Evanice was diagnosed with a femoral hernia. Fortunately, on November 6th, Evanice will undergo hernia repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund her surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Evanice says, “I thank God for enabling me to come to Ibanda hospital to seek treatment. I hope to get assistance from the donors towards the operation.’’

Jane is a five-year-old, jovial, and active girl from Kenya. She is the youngest among three children. Her mother is a vendor who operates a small kiosk selling vegetables, while her father works as a laborer at construction sites whenever work is available. Jane was born with bowlegs and requires surgery on her right leg, which has become severely misaligned. Currently, Jane experiences pain, especially during cold seasons. She cannot walk long distances and walks with discomfort. Jane is scheduled to undergo this surgery on November 20th to correct this condition and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Jane's procedure and care. Jane's mother shared, "I am looking forward to seeing her receive treatment and walk. My greatest joy will be to see her walking confidently like other children and going to school."

"I just want a healthy baby,” says the mother of Norman, a 22-month-old boy from Guatemala. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), explains that Norman has epilepsy, a neurological disorder that induces seizures. While an estimated 65 million people in the world have epilepsy, the causes of the condition are largely unknown. Norman began experiencing convulsions when he was only three months old, and now they occur more frequently. WK continues, “Two weeks ago, Norman’s parents ran out of money to buy his anti-seizure medication. His convulsions occurred multiple times. They require a lot of energy and they leave him tired and dazed.” Without treatment, Norman will continue to have seizures—possibly with greater frequency. WK adds, “His brain may suffer damage from the seizures that could have a lasting effect, and as he gets older, it could prevent him from attending school.” Norman’s mother cares for him at home, and she is fearful of him having a seizure when she takes him with her to the market. His father works at a gas station, but he does not earn enough money to pay for Norman’s regular doctor visits and anti-seizure medication. “Norman’s family will struggle to afford his medication,” reports WK. “This will constantly be a burden for them and will also lead to him taking his medication inconsistently.” For $967, Norman will receive medication to control his seizures, lab work to identify other potential health issues, and regular doctor visits to monitor his health. “Norman’s mother will be able to tend to her normal daily tasks without fear that if she looks away her baby will start convulsing,” says WK. When he is feeling well, Norman enjoys playing with his toy cars out in his yard. With the proposed treatment, both Norman and his parents will benefit from a medical support system--diminishing the effects of his condition and giving him the opportunity to enjoy a healthy childhood.

Judilyn is a 33-year-old woman from the Philippines. She currently experiences uncomfortable symptoms due to uterine fibroids. “She used to always participate in church activities and support her husband with the ministry,” explains our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM). “Judilyn also used to tend land before her condition has worsened.” ICM has diagnosed Judilyn with fibroids, or noncancerous growths, in her uterus. “Judilyn has been experiencing abnormal menstruation, accompanied by a dizziness that keeps her inactive for days,” explains ICM. With $668, Judilyn will undergo a hysterectomy, during which a surgeon will remove her uterus and ovaries. The operation will prevent Judilyn’s heavy bleeding, and as a result she will no longer feel dizzy and tired. “Judilyn looks forward to once again becoming a functional partner to her husband in the ministry,” shares ICM. Judilyn is very grateful for Watsi’s help: “Thank you for considering my needs. I believe that God will reward your love and generosity.”

50-year-old Kyomugisha lives in a small village in Uganda with her husband and their nine children, five of whom are still in school. Kyomugisha stays at home to take care of the house and children, and her husband works as a casual laborer doing odd jobs in the community. She has a kitchen garden where she cuts bananas for her family and fetches water from a stream eight kilometers away. Kyomugisha has a goiter, or an enlarged thyroid. The swelling causes severe pain, difficulty breathing and eating, and palpitations. The pain from the goiter began in 1998, according to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). At the time, Kyomugisha could not afford the necessary surgery. Once she learned about the Watsi partnership at Nyakibale Hospital, she came to seek medical assistance. $170 will fund Kyomugisha’s thyroidectomy, which will remove the goiter and allow her to recover fully. “She will be free from the pain, palpitations, and be able to work well,” says AMHF. “I am scared of surgery but because I hope to be strong afterwards, I am encouraged that it will go well,” shares Kyomugisha.

"I would like to grow and be as strong as my mother, be able to carry food and children on my back like mother carries us," Racheal shares. Five-year-old Racheal lives in Uganda with her parents and three siblings. "Racheal likes playing with other children in the community. Her parents are young and do not have land for farming, they do farm labour for a living," shares our medical partner, the Kellermann Foundation. "Like many children in this region Racheal faced the problem of not having sufficient food, or receiving the nutrients she needs to develop healthily. As a result of this, Racheal has been diagnosed with malnutrition." With $375, Racheal's malnutrition and stunting will be treated and managed with therapeutic milk, medication, and diagnostic tests in the hospital. "Strong again, she will be a hopeful, cheerful child to play with the other children in the community and later go to school," the Kellermann Foundation adds.

“Once I am well, I hope to open a hardware shop near our home to improve our economic situation,” says 40-year-old Mary, who lives in Kenya with her husband and two children. According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), Mary has cancer on her left breast. “Mary has a two-year history of breast mass which has been hardening over time,” AMHF explains. “She experiences intermittent periods of pain on her breast. If not treated, the cancer may advance to other parts of her body and become fatal.” “Mary’s personal journey has been remarkably sad,” AMHF shares. “After being displaced during the Kenyan post-election clashes of 2007-2008 and having all of her family’s belongings torches, Mary began afresh. Her husband founded a church while she began working as a postage clerk. Because of her breast cancer, Mary has sometimes not gone to work because of the pain.” Despite the many advances for Mary’s family, she told AMHF that, “we are yet to be stable after the displacement, our house is incomplete and what we make is barely enough for sustenance.” $740 will cover the cost of Mary’s mastectomy and chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. “We hope that after a left mastectomy is performed, the spreading of the potentially fatal cancer may be halted,” AMHF says. “Mary will be able to fully participate in working for her family and raising her children.”

Meet Petna, a quiet, four-year-old girl from Tanzania. “Petna is the second born in a family of three children. She used to be very active and enjoyed playing hide and seek,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). However, due to a lumbar spine tumor on her lower back, Petna has not been able to play or sleep on her back for some time. According to AMHF, last year Petna's mother "noticed a small swelling on her daughter’s lower back.” This swelling continued to grow until this September, when Petna was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. Unfortunately, the tumor was not completely removed "and the swelling is back to a big size and it is also infected,” reports AMHF. If not properly treated, Petna will continue to be in pain and face the risk of the swelling bursting, which can cause even more serious complications. Petna’s parents are young and rely on livestock keeping for income. It is difficult for them to come up with $920 for Petna’s operation. With help from Watsi’s donors, however, Petna can receive another operation to properly remove her tumor. She will no longer experience pain or face or other complications down the line. “I feel sorry for my granddaughter because she is in pain all the time,” says Petna’s grandmother. “I long to see her happy again, actively playing with other children.”