Vitalina is a lovely young woman who lives in a remote village in western Guatemala. Vitalina was born without an arm below her left elbow, which has made it difficult for her to perform tasks in school, at work, and in her daily life. Vitalina's condition also causes her a great deal of social anxiety. Our partner, Wuqu' Kawoq, has performed several prosthetic arm procedures in Guatemala and this highly successful, adaptable technology is gaining popularity in the region. Vitalina is a wonderful candidate for a prosthesis but cannot afford the cost of the arm, travel to and from the clinic, and necessary followup care. For $940, we can make sure Vitalina gets the prosthetic arm that could change her life. This fee includes the cost of travel to and from the healthcare facility, the prosthesis, and subsequent appointments to monitor her progress. Let's help fund this procedure to increase Vitalina's functionality and self-confidence!

Francis is an 18-year-old boy from Kenya. He lives with his mother, who provides for their family by selling vegetables at a local shopping center. Two years ago, Francis was diagnosed with a urethrocutaneous fistula (an opening from the urethra to the outside). This has caused bladder and kidney infections, and minor loss of bladder control. If left untreated, Francis could develop infections which may severely affect his urinary system. When asked about his illness Francis said, “I hope that one day I will not have to hide [it] from friends for fear of stigmatization and that I will be able to continue with my education through University.” With your help, hopefully Francis will be able to reach his future goals and complete his education. The required treatment, a fistulectomy (surgical removal of the fistulous tract) costs $450. If successful Francis should no longer be at risk for future infections and should be able to return to a normal life.