Eyob is a cheerful and playful three-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His joyful personality brightens everyone around him. He loves playing with his toy cars, pretending that chairs are cars and that he is the driver, and watching animated movies. Eyob lives with his mother, aunts, and maternal uncle in a supportive family environment. His mother is a single parent who works part-time as a cleaner to support the family. Eyob was born with hypospadias, a condition that may cause urinary dysfunction and infections. When Eyob was two years old, he became seriously ill with a high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. During his evaluation at a private clinic, doctors explained to his mother that surgical treatment was necessary. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, Eyob is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 14th. His family needs help raising $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Eyob's mother shared, "Thank you so much for giving my son this opportunity. Your kindness has brought hope to our family. May God bless you abundantly and reward you for changing our lives."

Aitana is a young girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mom and her dad, who have a small convenience store. Aitana has a twin sister and an older brother; they live in the northern part of Bolivia. Where they live, there are no cardiologists. So, when her mom noticed that her heart was beating too fast, she took her to a different area where she found out she had a heart condition and needed surgery. Aitana has a cardiac condition called an atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart: blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On April 15th, Aitana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Aitana'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. Aitana's mother shared, "We were looking forward to this day, I trust everything will go well, I pray for that."

Amos, who is 32 years old and single, lives in Narok County in Kenya. He works as a small scale farmer. Amos had just finished watching a football match on February 4th, when an argument broke out among his friends. Trying to be the peacemaker, he stepped in to calm the situation, but was struck with a forceful blow to his face. Despite the pain, Amos hoped that it was something minor, and took pain relievers. Two days later, however, his jaw had become severely swollen, and the pain was unbearable. He sought help at a nearby hospital, where scans revealed that his jaw had been fractured in three places. He was immediately referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, for specialized care. Amos requires a mandible Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery to repair his jaw, and to prevent long-term complications. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On February 12th, Amos will undergo the fracture repair procedure at AIC Kijabe Hospital. This procedure will help relieve his pain and enable him to eat, speak, and get back to good health. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,115 to fund this procedure. Amos said: “I’ve been on a yoghurt and mashed food diet for a week now. It feels like my teeth are falling out. The pain is unbearable.”

Paw is a 42-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and four children in a refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand. Her husband is an agricultural day laborer, and all her children go to school in the camp. She is a homemaker. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children and helping them with their homework. Paw is pregnant, and doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean 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 Paw undergo a C-Section on January 16th at our medical partner's care center, Tha Song Yang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Paw needs your support. Paw said, "I do not have money for my surgery. If you can help me with the surgery cost, thank you very much for that. I will also look for a job as a day laborer when my baby grows up in the future."

Anthony is a two-month-old baby boy from Kenya. Shortly after his birth, he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. His head was growing at an alarming rate, and his eyes frequently rolled backwards. Concerned and frightened by these sudden changes, his mother, who is raising Anthony by herself, rushed him to the nearest health center for medical attention. Anthony has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Anthony has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Anthony will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Anthony was referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, where it was determined that he needed surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of surgery for Anthony that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 4th and will drain the excess fluid from Anthony's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Anthony will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Anthony's mother shared, "When the doctors told me Anthony had hydrocephalus, my world stopped. I may be raising him alone without his father around, but I refuse to give up on my son. All I want is a chance for him to grow up healthy and have a future."

Stephen is a one-month-old baby boy and the youngest of five children from Kenya. His father is a motorbike rider, while his mother stays home to care for Stephen. At birth, Stephen was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Stephen has been experiencing a larger-than-normal head circumference, irritability, and refusal to feed. Without treatment, Stephen will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of surgery for Stephen that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 9th and will drain the excess fluid from Stephen's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Stephen will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Stephen's mother shared, "I just want my son to have a chance at life. We are struggling to afford his surgery, and I hope someone can help us give him that chance."

Myo is a 34-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Tak Province, Thailand. Myo used to work as a day labourer on construction sites while his wife is a homemaker. He had to stop his work for two months because of his health issues. He moved to Thailand in September 2023 to reunite with his family, who were already living there. In July 2023, Myo started to experience a swollen mass in a sensitive area of his body. The mass causes pain and discomfort. He took oral antibiotics and painkillers, which appeared to address his symptoms. In January 2025, the symptoms came back. He did not seek treatment due to financial constraints and the lack of legal documentation. As a result of his condition, he has been unable to work, further reducing the family’s income. Myo sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 20th, and needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Myo said, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assisting with my treatment costs. I cannot express how grateful I am for your help. I hope you can continue this noble work for a very long time and support other patients in need, just like me. After the surgery and full recovery, I plan to resume my work for my family’s daily expenses.”

Nedson is a 43-year-old farmer from Malawi, married with four children. For some months now, Nedson has not been able to work on his farm due to his medical condition. He frequently requires support from his wife, who has also not been able to find time to do farm work since Nedson has been hospitalized several times. Seven months ago, Nedson began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain after being hit by a motorcycle while walking. He was diagnosed with a perforated ileum, and on January 1st, he was taken to the theatre for a loop ileostomy. This is a surgically created opening on the body's surface, typically the abdomen, connecting an internal organ to the outside to divert the flow of bodily waste since the normal route was compromised due to injury. He has been assessed and is now fit for ileostomy reversal, allowing for normal bowel movements. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to complete his treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Nedson's surgery. On August 5th, he will undergo surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. "If possible, donors, kindly help me to resume good health; I need to get better and take care of my family," said Nedson.

Florence is a 53-year-old farmer from Malawi. She is married and a mother of four. In early August, Florence was diagnosed with a periumbilical hernia after enduring five years of pain from a swelling near her belly button. She first noticed the swelling in 2020 but assumed it would go away on its own. Despite frequent visits to the hospital for other reasons, she chose to remain silent about her condition. Over the years, the problem worsened, leaving her with severe discomfort, reduced appetite, abdominal pains, and difficulty working on her farm. This, in turn, has significantly affected her income and her ability to provide for her family. Fortunately, on September 4th, Florence will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Florence's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Florence shared, "The swelling is now too much. Kindly assist me to get better."