Kristoffer is a 39-year-old man from the Philippines. He used to work overseas, away from his family. When he returned to the Philippines to settle permanently, he started a water refilling business. His work requires him to lift heavy water containers and deliver them to customers regularly. Five years ago, Kristoffer felt sudden discomfort and noticed a mass in a sensitive area of his body. He continued to feel discomfort and pain whenever he sat for long periods or lifted heavy objects. A few weeks ago, more symptoms appeared, greatly worrying him. Kristoffer has two children and continues to support his elderly parents, making his health concerns even more distressing for him. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. Kristoffer was diagnosed with hemorrhoids, and he needs surgery to address his symptoms. On January 29th, Kristoffer will undergo a hemorrhoidectomy. He needs help to raise $978 to fund his procedure and care. Kristoffer said, "Hopefully, I can move more freely after the operation. I do not want to worry about my condition again. Instead, I want to focus my energy on our business and taking care of my children and parents."

Naw Paw is a 55-year-old woman from Burma. She has been living in the refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand, with her husband, her son, her daughter, and her grandson for more than 20 years. Naw Paw is primarily a homemaker. Together with her son, she assists in growing and selling vegetables and produce from their garden. Her daughter is also a homemaker and cares for Naw Paw’s grandson, while her husband volunteers at the camp church. The family’s limited income from vegetable growing allows them to cover only basic daily living expenses. In her free time, Naw Paw enjoys playing with her grandson, tending to the garden and speaking with neighbours. Watching her plants grow brings her happiness. However, ongoing health issues and financial uncertainty have caused her significant stress. In June 2025, Naw Paw reported lower back pain and pain in her right lower abdomen. An ultrasound was performed, which revealed gallstones. Naw Paw has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Naw Paw's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Naw Paw is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on January 12th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Naw Paw's procedure and care. Naw Paw shared, “I am always worrying about where I can find more money, especially with my health problems. I feel very relieved and thankful to receive support from the donors during this time.”

Ar is a 40-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their six children in a refugee camp in Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand. Ar and her family have been living in the camp for around nine years. Her husband helps his brother as a shopkeeper, while their children go to school in the camp. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone and spending time with her children. Ar is pregnant, and the doctors at the camp recommend she deliver via a c-section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ar undergo a C-Section on December 16th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Ar needs your support. Ar said, “When I heard that my baby is in the wrong position and needs surgery to deliver him, I started feeling worried and stressed. I asked my brother-in-law to let me borrow money, but he told us that he cannot, as he does not have much either. I do not know what to do, which makes me more stressed and worried when it is closer to my due date. Finally, I am very happy to hear that there will be an organization that will help pay for my surgery cost. Thank you so much to BCMF and all your donors for your kind support. I still do not know where to look for money without your support. Thank you so much for helping me.”

Toe is a retired 68-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, two sons, his daughter-in-law, and his grandson in the refugee camp in Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. One of Toe's sons is enrolled in school, and his daughter-in-law works as a nutritionist in a hospital in the camp. The family also receives monthly cash support from a charity at the camp. In 2022, Toe began suffering from burning and aching pain caused by an irreducible inguinal hernia. His hernia has grown larger and become increasingly painful. Now, Toe needs surgery to live more comfortably and regain his quality of life. Fortunately, on November 10th, Toe will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sariang Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,468 to fund the procedure. Toe shared, “I would like my discomfort to disappear. I cannot do whatever I want to do, and I cannot walk properly.”

Eliette is an eight-year-old student from Colombia. She is currently in elementary school, where she stands out for her curiosity, dedication, and cheerfulness. She dreams of becoming a doctor, a vocation that reflects her desire to help others and tenderly care for those in need. Five years ago, Eliette started experiencing worrying symptoms including pain and swelling in her lower abdomen area. Recently, the pain has increased especially when performing physical activities such as walking, running, or lifting objects. Eliette's mother brought her to our medical partner, Clinica Noel, where she was diagnosed with inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when a portion of the intestine or other abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the muscle wall of the groin. Although there is no obstruction, this condition causes Eliette a lot of pain. Fortunately, our medical partner can help. On September 25th, Eliette will undergo hernia repair surgery, alleviating her painful symptoms and allowing her to live a healthier life. Now, Eliette's family needs help to fund this $786 procedure. Eliette's mother says, "I am infinitely grateful to God, and to you, for making this operation possible, which represents hope for my daughter's development and well-being. She suffers from constant pain due to her hernia, which often prevents her from running, playing, and enjoying her childhood like any other child. Seeing her like this breaks my heart, and on more than one occasion I have had to take her to the emergency room because of the pain. May God bless your big heart and your family, and may He make His face shine upon you. May everything you do prosper, because your gesture has touched our lives in a way we will never forget. My family and I will be forever grateful."

Bayo is a refugee from Congo. She is a farmer and a mother of six children. In 2018, Bayo relocated to Malawi due to war and now resides at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa with her husband and four of her children. Her first and fourth-born children were left behind in Congo, as they were still in school when the family fled, and they have not been heard from since. For five months, Bayo has been experiencing recurrent bleeding, backache, and abdominal pain. She has been diagnosed with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN III), a high-grade precancerous condition with a significant risk of developing into invasive cervical cancer if left untreated. She also suffers from a heart condition, which is now well controlled. Being a refugee, Bayo began to lose hope, feeling overwhelmed by having two medical conditions in a foreign land and fearing death, but her hope is about to be restored. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Bayo's surgery. On October 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Bayo will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Bayo shared, "I am happy to be in Malawi, where I can access treatment through donor funding, though a refugee. I am looking forward to receiving this rare support."

Alejandro is a 57-year-old retired farmer and father of six from the Philippines. He and his wife currently live in his son’s rented apartment. His son, a gym instructor, supports the family financially and also helps his siblings who are still in school. Because of Alejandro’s condition, his son has had to reduce his work hours to care for his father. Alejandro’s eldest son, who runs a small sari-sari store, occasionally contributes rice and food to help the household. Alejandro worked for many years as a farmer but can no longer plow the fields because of his health. For more than twenty years, he has lived with an inguinal hernia, a bulge in the groin caused by abdominal contents pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal muscle. He has been experiencing pain in his lower abdomen and occasionally in his stomach. Fortunately, on September 20th, Alejandro is scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner’s care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost will be covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to fund his surgery and care. This procedure will relieve his discomfort and allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. “This support will greatly ease my family’s financial burden. Thank you to the donors for helping us,” Alejandro shares.

Myint is a 30-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her parents and her older brother in Tak Province, Thailand. Her parents are retired, and her older brother is an agricultural daily labourer. Her husband moved to Bangkok a month ago to find a job. During her free time, she enjoys In her free time, she loves to listen to the monk preaching online and also meditate.. Myint is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Myint undergo a C-Section on August 19th at Mae Sot General Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Myint needs your support. Myint said, "When I heard that my baby is in breech position and I need to give birth through c-section, I started to worry about financial as well as the safety of surgery. Thank you for helping with the surgery cost."