Martin is a three-year-old boy from Colombia. At his young age, Martin is exploring the world and dreams of being many things; he loves backhoes and often says he wants to drive a dump truck like his uncle. Currently, Martin's teeth are severely compromised; he has a broken tooth and experiences constant pain, which causes him to cry and feel uncomfortable. On January 19th, Martin will undergo dental surgery under anesthesia. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund his procedure and care. Martin's mother says, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful work you do and for your noble desire to help children and parents who, due to our financial limitations, would not be able to afford a procedure like this. May God bless you and keep you always, both you and your families. Thank you very much again."

Reyan is a lively 17-month-old boy from Ethiopia. He finds joy in playing with anything he can get his hands on, especially alongside his siblings. He lives in Addis Ababa with his parents, two older sisters, and a brother. His mother is a devoted homemaker, while his father sells fruits and vegetables. As the sole breadwinner, his father’s income is limited, providing just enough for their daily needs. If he doesn’t work, the family struggles to put food on the table, making it difficult to meet their children’s basic needs. Reyan was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Earlier on, his parents noticed something unusual, but did not realize it was a medical condition. The issue became clearer when they attempted to have him circumcised. The doctor advised them to wait until Reyan was three months old to allow proper skin development. Subsequent visits to another clinic revealed something was not right, leading to a referral to a specialized hospital. Reyan's parents began attending follow up clinics at the referral hospital when he was just three months old. His mother was worried, knowing her son needed surgery to correct the condition. She prayed fervently for help, but the long waiting list delayed the necessary procedure. She anxiously awaited the day when he could receive surgery and live a healthier life. Without treatment, Reyan will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and be at risk of future complications. Eventually, a pivotal moment came: Reyan’s mother received a call from the referral hospital about care at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Overjoyed, she felt her prayers had been answered, and they eagerly made their way to BKMCM. Upon arrival, Reyan’s mother was impressed with the quality of care they received. Reyan is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on December 9th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Reyan's mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "We feel truly fortunate to receive this support. I waited over a year for my son's surgery, constantly wondering when it would happen. But, thanks to God's plan, we've finally been given this chance."

Leonel is a two-month-old baby who lives with his parents and two older siblings in southern Bolivia. His father is a chef and his mother used to work in a small ice cream shop, but is now at home taking care of the children. Shortly after Leonel was born, his mother noticed that his heart was beating faster than normal. She quickly brought him to a cardiologist who diagnosed him with two cardiac conditions: atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect. This means that there is a hole in his heart between the two upper chambers, and another hole between the two lower chambers. As a result of these conditions, blood cannot circulate normally through Leonel's heart and body, leaving him weak and short of breath. On October 28th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, doctors will sew the two holes shut so that blood can no longer leak through them. Leonel's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Leonel's mother said, "I'm glad we arrived safely at the hospital. I trust everything will be fine and he will be a healthy boy."

Vortey is a 26-year-old receptionist from Cambodia. She lives with her father, five siblings, her husband, and her 6-month-old daughter in Phnom Penh. Her father is an army officer, and her husband works as a police officer. Her siblings have different jobs in the city to support the family, while her youngest brother is still studying in grade 12. Vortey currently works as a receptionist at a small medical clinic in Phnom Penh, and enjoys spending time with her baby at home. When she was around 15 years old, Vortey had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. For this reason, Vortey experiences tinnitus, ear pain, and occasional bleeding from her ear. This condition makes it difficult for her to hear, especially on the left side, which affects her daily conversations and causes discomfort. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Vortey receive treatment. On May 12th, she will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Her family can contribute $50 but needs help to raise $876 more for Vortey's procedure and care. Vortey shared, “I hope I can solve this issue so I can take better care of my family and do my job better."

Y Sak is a 15-year-old teenager from Kampong Thom province, Cambodia. He is the only child in his family. His father is a rice farmer, while his mother works as a tailor. Y Sak is currently in ninth grade and enjoys studying Khmer, his favorite subject. He dreams of becoming a doctor one day so he can help others. In his free time, he assists his mother with tailoring work and helps with household chores. At home, he enjoys eating stir-fried winter melon with egg. About 18 months ago, Y Sak developed swelling on the left side of his neck, along with pain and limited movement when bending his neck forward, prompting his family to take him to a hospital in Thailand. There, he received only medication treatment. However, one month later, his condition worsened, and he developed paralysis on the left side of his body. With physiotherapy and regular home exercises managed by his grandmother, Y Sak gradually regained some movement about five months later. A follow-up cervical x-ray taken in Thailand revealed cervical spine kyphosis and stenosis, which have continued to cause pain, weakness, and limit his neck movement. He is unable to play sports with his friends, which has caused isolation and shame for him. A relative told Y Sak's family about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), where children can receive free care. Y Sak is scheduled for surgery on August 11th. To counteract his instability and promote long-term spinal stability, surgeons plan to do a spinal fusion with implants to hold his vertebrae in the correct position. Now, Y Sak hopes to correct his spinal deformity, relieve his pain, and improve his range of motion. CSC is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure, which will include surgery, anesthesia, medication, and post-operative physiotherapy care. Y Sak's father said: "After the operation, I hope that my son will no longer feel pain and will be able to move his neck more freely so he can keep up with school and friends."

Htun is a 29-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife and five-year-old son in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. Htun works as a day laborer on a construction site while his wife works as a cleaner at a clinic. His son is a preschool student. In his free time, Htun enjoys playing games on his phone and spending time with his son. In April 2025, Htun noticed a lump in his abdomen. He sought medical advice at the clinic and underwent a CT scan. Doctors diagnosed him with a liposarcoma, a tumor in his abdomen, which requires surgery. The lump causes discomfort. Htun is worried it might be cancer. He has trouble sleeping at night due to his anxiety. Htun sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on July 8th. He is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Htun expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assistance with my treatment costs. I have many things I want to say, but I do not know how to express them. I am very nervous that the lump could be cancer. After my surgery, I hope I can return to work, stay focused, and earn money for my family.”

22-year-old Prae, from Burma, currently resides in a care center in Mae Sot District, in Tak Province, Thailand. She used to work as a nursery assistant, but she had to stop working completely in November 2024, due to worsening lower back pain. She is currently enrolled in a Thai language school, which she attends weekly. She receives free accommodation and meals from the foundation where she lives. When she was 10 years old, Prae began experiencing intermittent pain in her lower back and started taking over-the-counter pain relief medication. However, she did not seek formal medical care until five years later, when her symptoms worsened. During her visit to a local hospital, a doctor provided her with a back brace and gave her stronger pain relief medication to help manage her pain. In March 2025, the spinal specialist examined her and strongly recommended surgery, explaining that her spinal curvature was compressing nerves and affecting her mobility. Prae continues to suffer from lower back pain, which impacts her sleep and mobility. She uses a walking stick to move around slowly. Due to her pain, she is unable to work and is distressed by her loss of independence and increasing financial insecurity. She often feels upset and isolated when she sees her peers living without pain. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Prae will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for June 27th, and she needs help to raise $1,500. This surgery will help free Prae from pain and enable her to walk comfortably again. Prae needs your help to raise the money for her treatment and care. Prae expressed her gratitude and stated, “Thank you to BCMF and the donors for agreeing to support my treatment, as I can no longer tolerate the pain. I only wish to be pain-free and to be able to work."

Birhanu is a cheerful and affectionate eight-year-old boy from Ethiopia, the youngest child in his family of nine children. He enjoys playing football with his friends and spending time with his siblings. His father, a farmer, and his mother, a housewife, work tirelessly to support their 11-member family who primarily rely on agriculture. Their income is insufficient to meet their daily needs, so they are enrolled in a government food aid program and receive maize every month. The family also strives to save money in hopes of purchasing additional small plots of land to improve their financial situation. Birhanu was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. His birth brought a mix of emotions to his father, because Birhanu's elderly brother had been born with a similar condition. Birhanu’s father believed it was a divine punishment. He didn’t seek medical help, thinking the condition could not be treated, neither with medicine nor herbal remedies. Everything changed when he visited his daughter in Sekota, a regional administrative unit. There, he heard about a boy in the neighborhood who had received successful treatment for a similar condition through our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), under the Watsi program. Encouraged by this, he contacted a BKMCM field patient coordinator, who arranged a home visit and reassured them that the condition was treatable. Hope sparked in him as he began to believe Birhanu could get the treatment he needed. During his first visit to BKMCM, the warm welcome from the staff filled him with gratitude and renewed optimism. Birhanu is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on June 6th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Birhanu's father said, "I hope my son gets the treatment he needs and gets healthy. Then he'll be able to learn without any shame or embarrassment."

Jennylyn is 42 years old and lives in the Philippines. She previously worked as a collector for a lending company. However, due to the severity of her health condition, she was forced to leave her job. With her husband, Jennylyn suffered two miscarriages. They have been separated for over three years. She currently resides with her sister and brother-in-law, who support Jennylyn's daily needs and medical requirements. Jennylyn's medical history reveals that she began experiencing persistent lower abdominal pain and abnormal bleeding starting in 2015. This bleeding episode lasted for over three months, prompting her to seek medical attention. Further complications led her to undergo a dilation and curettage procedure last year. Her bleeding and abdominal pain recurred, so she was forced to seek medical attention again, where she was diagnosed with an ovarian growth, abnormal uterine bleeding, and an endometrial polyp. Jennylyn came to our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where she is scheduled to undergo a hysterectomy on April 25th. Now, Jennylyn needs your help to raise $1,391 for her procedure and care. This surgery will help her to live a healthy life and be able to be independent once again. Despite the financial challenges, Jennylyn remains hopeful and shared, "I am deeply grateful for the support extended by donors for my surgery."

Erlens is a three-year-old preschooler from Haiti. He lives with his mother in a village in central Haiti. He just started preschool, and is learning his letters and numbers. Erlens has a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart; blood leaks through this hole without passing through his lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath. Erlens will fly to Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On April 21st, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will sew a patch over the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization is contributing to pay for his surgery. Erlens's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Erlens's family overseas. Erlens's mother says, "Our family has been trying to find surgery for our son ever since he was born, we are so happy to get the news that he will be receiving the treatment he needs!"

Nar Ni is a 21-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and her one-year-old daughter in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. She is from Karen State, Burma but a few years ago, she moved to Thailand to look for better opportunities. Her husband is a farmer and Nar Ni looks after her daughter at home. In her free time, she loves to play with her daughter. Nar Ni was born with an atrial septal defect (ASD), a condition in which a hole exists between the two upper chambers of the heart. Sometimes ASDs may close on their own during development, but sometimes this condition requires surgery to repair the hole and prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. She currently feels tired when she walks or does her household chores. On February 26th, Nar Ni is scheduled to undergo heart surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Nar Ni's procedure and care. After her recovery, she plans to work as a day laborer so she can support her daughter. Nar Ni said, "Thank you very much to all the donors who are willing to help me with the surgery cost. I wish that all your work and businesses are more successful and may your family be healthy and happy."

Mandira is a six-year-old girl from Haiti. She lives with her parents and three sisters. She is in the first grade and is learning to read. Mandira has a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through her lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. Mandira will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On January 30th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will close the hole with a patch so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $8000 to pay for surgery. However, Mandira's family also needs help to raise $1,500 to fund the costs labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Mandira's family overseas. Mandira's mother shared, "Our family will be so happy once our daughter's heart is finally treated!"