Ni is a 38-year-old mother of two sons and wife. Her children are currently in school, while she works with her husband grow corn on their land at home. Ni also cares for her mother-in-law, who is paralyzed from the waist down. In August of this year, Ni began experiencing stomach pain. She visited a clinic in her village and was prescribed medication to alleviate her symptoms. Ni's condition did not improve, so she visited a private clinic. Her treatment was once again unsuccessful. Ni's neighbor suggested she seek treatment at another clinic, and there, she was diagnosed with gallstones. She was referred to Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), a Watsi care center where doctors recommended she have surgery. She will need $1,500 to fund her procedure, a biliary obstruction repair scheduled for September 12. Ni is looks forward to being healthy again so she can provide a bright future for her sons.

Esther, a 12-month-old girl, was born with a cardiac condition called complete atrioventricular canal defect, in which a large hole exists between all four chambers of the heart, allowing blood to mix freely between them. This prevents her body from receiving enough oxygen, and leaves her sick and weak. This condition is especially common in children like Esther who have Down syndrome. Esther lives in Port-au-Prince with her mother, father, and two older brothers. Her parents both sell products in a local market. Esther is a very curious and friendly child and enjoys spending time with her brothers. Esther will fly to the Cayman Islands to receive treatment. On August 9, she will undergo cardiac surgery. Her family needs help to fund the cost of travel. Our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,343. Her mother shares, "I would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping my daughter have this chance at surgery!"

Mbabazi is 27 years old and works as a primary teacher in Uganda. Her husband is also a primary teacher, and they are raising their two children and her deceased brother's four children. Her parents are small-scale farmers. Mbabazi has a mass on the little toe of her right foot. When she first noticed the mass, it was small and painless, but now it is painful and she cannot wear closed shoes. It also makes her uncomfortable in class when teaching. Previously, Mbabazi sought treatment for the mass at a hospital, but the medicine she received provided no relief. She was advised to have the mass surgically removed, but she never earned enough money to pay for the procedure. Having heard of Watsi's programs with our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), at Nyakibale Hospital, she decided to seek help again. The mass on Mbabazi's toe is a fibroma, a benign tumor composed of fibrous or connective tissue. AMHF requests $187 to pay for the operation, an overnight hospital stay, lab tests, medicine, and supplies. She will undergo surgery to excise the tumor on June 29. After the procedure, Mbabazi's discomfort will decrease, and her quality of life will improve. "I hope to continue with teaching so I may care for my family," she shares.