Domingo is a 53-year-old man who lives in a one-room adobe house his wife and two kids. He was working as a bricklayer when he was electrocuted. He had to have half of both of his feet and his left arm amputated due to the severe burns. His left hand has limited mobility: the electrocution left his hand stiff, and unable to grab things such as pencils, and forks, without frequently dropping them. This has made it impossible for him to work as a bricklayer or a farm worker, which are the two jobs available in his rural community. Domingo's wife is supporting the family by cleaning and washing clothes for neighbors, as well as selling vegetables at the market. However, they are barely making ends meet. Domingo used to love playing saxophone in a band at his church, but now he is unable to participate. Now, he likes to spend his time reading the newspaper and any book he can find. Since he needs help to do most tasks, he is anxious to have a prosthetic so he can be independent. The prosthetic will allow him to hold small objects without dropping them, helping him to provide for his family. This would allow them to afford food, clothes, and education for his two kids, which they have not been able to do since he had to stop working. Domingo said, “I dream of starting my own business. I want to be able to hand people things. That will be possible with the prosthetic. My wife is the only one working, she is doing everything. I want to start my own business selling natural medications."

Alfredy is 6 years old and is identical to his twin brother. He doesn’t like to play as much as his twin brother, but they are both happy and like to smile. When in the mood to play, Alfredy likes to push an old tire as well as kicking ball. Alfredy’s mother is a casual laborer, mostly doing some farm work. She separated from her husband a while back and is now taking care of her four children alone. Alfredy’s mother saw her son’s legs were abnormally bowing outwards when he was almost three years old. With time the condition keeps getting worse. If not treated, Alfredy will be at risk of developing early osteoarthritis. Alfredy and his siblings were all attending school, but Alfredy has stopped going to kindergarten when the long walk became too difficult, and his twin brother has refused to go without him. Alfredy will receive three surgeries to correct his bowed legs and be in the hospital for two weeks, costing $940. Alfredy’s mother needs financial support so that her son can get proper treatment. “I just pray that my son’s legs can be straightened to allow him to walk properly. That way he will attend school and maybe later he will be able to support me,” said Alfredy’s mother.

Marseli is 18 years old, and the eldest in a family of nine children from Tanzania. He never went to school, but he wishes to do so at some point in his life. Marseli used to enjoy playing football, but now due to severe genu valgus (or "knock knees"), he can no longer play. He walks with difficulty and often feels pain on his knees. Marseli cannot remember when the problem started, but he remembers feeling weak on the knees and some pain as a child. Eventually he could not walk without knocking his knees. Mareseli helps his parents with farm work, but he cannot do much. With such a large family to support and some children going to school, Marseli’s parents have not been able to come up with enough funds to cover the cost of surgery which their son needs. The surgery will allow Marseli to walk better, not get tired quickly, and reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis at an early age. “I wish to be able to work some more in the farm,” shared Marseli.

26-year-old Hla grew up in Burma, and currently lives in Thailand with her family. Hla used to work with her husband as a day laborer, but has had to stop working due to her health condition. Hla has been living with a large ovarian mass since March 2016. She experiences severe abdominal pain and aches, she cannot walk long distances, and her appetite and sleep have greatly suffered. Hla wants to get well soon. $913 will fund the oophorectomy surgery she needs to remove the mass, and allow her to live symptom-free. When she is well, she wishes take care of her children attentively, sending them to school for better education.

Ei is a 23-year-old woman from Burma. Ei moved to Karen State, Burma with her mother, older sister, and little brother. She got married and has one daughter. The family opened a small restaurant where her husband does the cooking and she helps with the selling. Two years ago, Ei visited a clinic after experiencing severe abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with a mass in a sensitive area, and was told she might need surgery. Unable to afford the cost, she started using traditional medicines. Ei returned again to the clinic last month because her pain significantly worsened. She needs to undergo an oophorectomy to remove the mass, which will cost $913. Ei's family-run restaurant has been closed since her condition has become worse, and her family has had to care for her. The whole family is worried and stressed about her health. Ei loves watching Burmese movies during her spare time. She would like to get well soon so that she can return to the family restaurant. "In the future, I wish to buy a house of my own and run a small business that gives regular income to the family," Ei shared.

Adalberti was born on February 26, 2010 in Tanzania. He is identical to his twin brother and he is the eldest. He is a tiny bit skinnier than his twin brother, but very energetic and loves to play even though running is a bit difficult for him. He enjoys kicking ball with his twin brother, playing with other children as well as pushing around an old tire. Adalberti’s mother saw her son’s legs were abnormally bowing outwards when he was almost three years. With time the condition keeps getting worse. If not treated, Adalberti will be at risk of developing early osteoarthritis. Adalberti’s mother is a casual laborer who mostly does some farm work. She separated with her husband a while back, and she is now taking care of her four children. All of them were going to school, but Adalberti who was in kindergarten stopped going because walking the long distance to school became a problem and he wouldn’t go if his twin brother won’t go. Adalberti’s mother needs financial support so that her son can get proper treatment. $940 will fund the surgery and post-operative treatment Adalberti needs to fully recover from his genu varus (or "knock knees"). Let's help make it possible!

U Myint is 49 years old, and has lived in a Township in Burma for his whole life. He lives with his wife, three children, a son-in-law, and a granddaughter. He owns one acre of land and plants rice every year. The harvest each year is enough for the family, but there is no surplus to sell. U Myint was in a motorcycle accident in April 2016. He was unconscious for two days. When he woke up he was already at the hospital, and was told he would not need surgery. About two weeks after he was discharged from the hospital, U Myint noticed something was protruding from the lower part of his eyelid. After many hospital visits he was finally diagnosed with a carotico-cavernous fistula which requires surgical intervention. Surgery in Burma was not an option because the family could not afford it. They had no savings and the medical bills were already expensive. The doctors explained to the family that even if they could afford it, the hospital did not have the capacity to perform the surgery. The doctors told U Myint he must wait for a future international surgical mission but they were not able to tell him when this would be. As time passed the swelling in his lower eye lid was getting bigger and bigger to the point that it blocked his vision in his right eye. Fortunately, U Myint is now able to receive the surgery he needs. "I totally believe I will get the appropriate treatment and have a normal eye again," U Myint shared. Let's help make it possible!

Meet Rolando, a 51-year-old man from the Philippines. Currently, Rolando experiences stomach pain due to an inguinal hernia. He has been living with a hernia for the past nine years, but because he has been unable to go to the hospital, it has become increasingly worse. Rolando is a father and loves spending time with his children. A very diligent father, he plants vegetables and rice depending on the season to provide the needs of their family. His wife and children were encouraging him to seek treatment for a long time, but he refused because he worried about what his family would eat if he was hospitalized. Rolando "is determined to win this battle against his condition," his medical team shared. "He is willing to undergo the operation to have a quality and meaningful life free from pain and sickness." The hernia repair surgery Ronaldo needs will cost $962. "Me and my wife are looking forward that the operation will be successful," Ronaldo shared. "Thank you for your generosity that you will help me financially in my surgery. As a father, I could not bear seeing my family suffer because of me. I am determined to be healed and be again the father who can provide and protect his family. Thank you so much for the help."

Elisha was born at his home on September 12, 2015 in Tanzania. He was born without an anal opening. Due to this condition, he was quickly rushed to the hospital where an emergency colostomy was done. Six months later, Elisha got financial support to have a second surgery, which was successfully. He now needs colostomy closure to be done. Elisha is a happy and active baby. His mother is a small scale farmer and his father does business of selling second hand clothes. They work hard to care for their children. With three of them going to school, coming up with enough money to cover the cost of operation has been difficult. $975 will fund the surgery Elisha needs to fully recover from his condition. “I will be so happy the day that my son will be able to pass stool like other children,” shared Elisha’s mother.

Yenifer a newborn baby girl from Guatemala. She is only nine days old, but was born weighing under five pounds and is already struggling to grow. Yenifer's mother had to be given powerful antibiotics after her cesarian section, which decreased her milk production, not allowing her to help Yenifer reach a healthy weight. She has been asking a neighbor to breastfeed her daughter for about half an hour each day, but that is nowhere near enough, so her mother is making do with bottles of sugar water to help her daughter stop crying. This could cause Yenifer to have dangerous electrolyte imbalances that could leave her with seizures and permanent brain damage, as well as leave her immune system weak and vulnerable to life-threatening illnesses. Yenifer lives with her mother, grandparents, and her aunts and uncles. Her father abandoned her family, and is not supporting them financially, leaving her family unable to buy even one container of formula. Unfortunately, her mother is unable to work since she has to take care of Yenifer, as well as help around the house with her seven younger siblings. Treatment for Yenifer is simple and very effective. She will receive formula, a personalized treatment plan, and her mother will be given motivational nutritional education so she knows how best to feed her daughter, prevent future cases of malnutrition, and give her the foods she needs to grow and develop healthily. Yenifer's mother said, "It worries me a lot that my daughter is not growing well because I cannot feed her what she needs. I don't want her to get sick, I want to see her grow happy and healthy, for that reason I am hoping for you help. I want her to grow so she can study and graduate as a nurse so she can help other people."

This is France, a baby from Kenya who is now about one month old. About three weeks ago, France’s mother, Zipporah, discovered that her son had developed an open mass on his back. France and his mother were immediately referred to Bethany Kids Kijabe Hospital, where Watsi's medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, operates. At Bethany Hospital, Zipporah was told that her son needs specialized treatment for his spina bifida condition. Spina bifida is a neural birth defect where France's spinal cord and nervous system did not develop normally. Without treatment, France could acquire life-threatening infections, paralysis of his lower limbs, and more. The spina bifida closure surgery requires $1,097 in funds. Over a series of surgeries and long term monitoring, France will be a healthy baby boy. Unfortunately, France’s mother depends completely on her income from selling groceries in an open air market. Her husband abandoned them shortly before France was born. With the little income she gets from her business, she is unable to afford the cost of the entire operation. "I was shocked to hear about the effects of my son's condition. We depend on little income from selling groceries and it cannot pay for France's surgical care. I hope we can get help so that he can be treated," says Zipporah.

Sheilla is a beautiful little girl from Kenya, born just one month ago. She is quite still and does not cry much during her pre-operative interview. “That is her nature, she is so calm,” her mother shared. Sheilla, the last-born in a family of two children, was born with a leaking mass swell on her lower back - a condition known as spina bifida. For the last one month, Sheilla was being treated for an infection she contracted due to the open mass and had dressing changes. They have not been able to clear their previous hospital bill but they are hoping to one day pay for it. Sheilla is now ready for a surgery. If untreated, Sheilla is at a risk of developing tethered cord which can lead to scoliosis and or kyphosis. Sheilla’s mother sells groceries in a shed, and her father does casual tasks such as mowing lawns and farming to supplement the family income. With a menial income barely enough to sustain their basic needs, Sheilla’s parents are not able to raise the funds required for her surgical care. Sheilla lives with her sister and parents in a one-room rental house in the Rift valley region of Kenya. A spina bifida repair is all her parents could wish for to see her finally healthy again just like her sister. “I miss home already but I am not leaving until my dear daughter gets treated," her mother shared.