Enifa is a 25-year-old woman from Malawi. She is married and a mother of two children, ages six and ten. Together with her husband, she supports her family through tomato farming. Enifa had been in good health until 2024, when her husband noticed changes in her neck and encouraged her to seek medical care. As the swelling in her neck increased, she made several hospital visits. In early 2025, after the growth became more pronounced, she was diagnosed with a goiter. Her symptoms continued to progress despite ongoing care. In December 2025, as her condition worsened further, Enifa was taken to our medical partner care center, Partners In Health. for further evaluation. There, she was assessed by a surgeon who conducted the necessary tests and confirmed the diagnosis of goiter, as well as the need for surgical treatment through a procedure known as a thyroidectomy. This surgery involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland, depending on findings at the time of surgery. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces hormones essential for metabolism, growth, and many other bodily functions. Over the past fourteen months, Enifa has experienced increasing symptoms, including neck pain, difficulty carrying heavy items on her head, and episodes of choking at night. Surgery is recommended to prevent further worsening of these symptoms and to restore her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Enifa receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 13th at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1015, and she and her family need help raising money. Enifa hopes that the surgery will restore her health so she can continue caring for her children and resume her farming work. “The choking at night is terrifying me, and I am afraid of death; please help me, I have young kids." said Enifa.

Leila is a 63-year-old woman from the valleys of Baringo County from Kenya. Together with her husband, she has raised six children through small-scale farming, depending on unpredictable harvests to provide food and school fees. Their income has never been stable, but their determination to educate their children has never wavered. Her firstborn son recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education and is still searching for employment. Her second-born daughter is married and lives away from home. The remaining children are still in school, each carrying hopes and dreams that depend heavily on their parents’ support. Leila is also a proud grandmother of two. In addition to farming, Leila once worked as a housekeeper in her neighbourhood to supplement the family’s income. However, age and increasing responsibilities forced her to stop. Even so, she continued to play a central role in sustaining her household. Three years ago, tragedy struck. While walking, she slipped and sustained an open fracture of her leg. She received treatment elsewhere and was placed in a cast. During follow-up visits, she was reassured that the bone was healing well and that she would soon walk independently again. But her pain never truly subsided. Instead of healing completely, she developed persistent drainage at the fracture site. Despite daily wound care, the wound never closed. She continued walking in pain, enduring discomfort so she could still care for her family. Two weeks ago, she fell again and refractured the same site. She noticed brittle, small bone fragments coming out through the wound, an alarming sign that something was deeply wrong. She was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent pain management and an emergency surgical washout. Realizing her condition required more specialised care, she chose to self-refer to AIC Kapsowar Hospital for further management. Upon arrival, investigations including X-rays and laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis, a long-standing bone infection. She was admitted and started on intravenous antibiotics. She underwent surgical washout, debridement, and sequestrectomy to remove infected and dead bone tissue, along with placement of an antibiotic spacer to help clear the infection. Her recovery journey has now begun. In collaboration with the plastic surgery team, she is planned to undergo a flap procedure to provide proper soft tissue coverage, promote healing, and ultimately restore her limb function. The orthopaedic team will also place an antibiotic spacer to ensure she is completely free of infection. Leila has registered with SHA and submitted multiple times in pursuit of support. However, the process has been challenging, and she urgently requires financial assistance to undergo this life-changing surgery. We humbly ask for your support to help Leila access the surgery she desperately needs, so that the wound can close without complications. It is difficult for her to walk, and she is in pain. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Leila receive treatment. On March 2nd, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery. This surgery is crucial; it offers her the best chance at complete recovery, relief from chronic pain, and the ability to walk independently again. Now, AMH is requesting $1,239 to fund Leila's procedure. Leila says, "I came to Kapsowar with faith that I will be able to go home a better person with healing in Jesus' name. I have a family that is dependent on me, and it hurts as a mother being far away from home."

Valentina is a 14-month-old girl from Bolivia. She has five older siblings and loves to laugh and play with her family. Her father works as a driver, and her mother sells food. When she was a young baby, Valentina's parents noticed she was always agitated and couldn't breathe normally, so they took her to the doctor who diagnosed a heart condition called ventricular septal defect. This means there is a hole between the two lower chambers of her heart and blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. Valentina also has Down syndrome. On December 3rd, Valentina will undergo heart 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 in her heart so that blood will no longer leak through it. Valentina'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. Valentina's father said, "Valentina is a sweet little girl, we hope everything goes well, so she can have a healthy heart!"

Srey Phorn is a 78-year-old woman from Cambodia. She lives in Kampong Chnang province with her youngest daughter, who works as a rice farmer to support the household. Her husband passed away several years ago, and her seven other children have moved out and visit when possible. In her free time, Phorn enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio, and spending time with her grandchildren when they visit. She also enjoys staying active with small household tasks. About one month ago, Phorn slipped on a wet floor at home, resulting in a fracture of her left hip. Since the accident, she has been unable to walk and experiences persistent pain and stiffness extending from her hip down to her leg. Previously, she visited a private clinic, where she received painkiller injections, but could not afford further treatment. The doctor advised her to seek further treatment with our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), which provides orthopedic care for all ages. Phorn and her family traveled approximately two and a half hours to reach CSC. On October 8th, Phorn will undergo a hip fracture repair procedure, which will relieve her pain, and help her regain mobility and independence. Phorn's family can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $662 more to fund her procedure and care. Phorn shared, "I am happy to have surgery and I will be able to do more around the house and not feel so much pain."

Evelina is a 70-year-old woman from the Philippines. Although her children work together to support her daily needs and household expenses, Evelina spends most of her time watching over and managing her small sari-sari store, which has been her main source of livelihood. Despite her age and condition, she continues to do what she can to contribute to her family's income. For over thirty years, Evelina had noticed a lump in her breast but dismissed it due to the absence of pain or discomfort. It was only recently, when she began to experience pain in the affected area, that her family urged her to see a doctor. Evelina was diagnosed with breast cancer, and her doctor emphasized the urgency of undergoing surgery to prevent the spread of cancer to other organs. She needs to undergo a mastectomy to remove the breast cancer and prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Evelina receive treatment. She will undergo a mastectomy on April 25th at WSFP's hospital. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of her treatment cost, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Evelina will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Evelina shared: "The financial burden of cancer is heavy, and the assistance you will be able to provide will greatly reduce my worries. I am very grateful to everyone who will extend their help during this very difficult time in my life. Thank you very much for your help."

Sambo is an 11-year-old boy from Cambodia who lives with his mom and older brother in rural Kampong Speu province. At school, Sambo enjoys Khmer and math. He loves it when his mom makes omelets or fried chicken, and in his free time, he likes to play with the other children in the village. When Sambo was six years old, his mother noticed his spine was curved and one shoulder was higher than the other. They travelled to the capital, Phnom Penh, for medical consultation. Sambo was diagnosed with scoliosis and instructed to wear a back brace. Since that time, he has worn the brace on and off, but struggles with discomfort and difficulty breathing when wearing the brace. Unfortunately, the curve of the spine has worsened, making it difficult for him to sit for long periods in school and play sports with his friends. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Sambo receive treatment. On June 12th, surgeons will perform an orthopedic surgery to improve the alignment of his spine. Surgeons will implant a metal "growing rod" into his spine, which will help correct the curve and allow for further spine growth. Our medical partner is requesting $1,500 to fund his surgery, implant, and post-op care, including physiotherapy. Once recovered, his quality of life will significantly improve, and he can live an active life. Sambo shared, "I hope I can feel better from surgery and go back to school."

Marry is an 18-year-old from Burma. She lives in Karen State with her husband, parents, and two brothers. Their family grows vegetables and fruits for their consumption. Marry used to weave and sell Karen shirts and sell them, but she is unable to work now due to her pregnancy. During her free time, she enjoys visiting her relatives in other towns and watching movies. Marry is expecting her first child, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via caesarean section because her ultrasound scan revealed that the fetus was in a breech position. Succeeding scans confirmed that she should deliver via a c-section so doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Marry undergo a C-Section on April 24th at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Marry needs your support. Marry said, "At present, I experience tenderness and tightness in my abdominal area, which makes it difficult for me to sleep. After giving birth and once my child is older, I hope to become a vendor to support my family. I have no preference for the baby’s gender, as long as the child is healthy."

18-year-old Say has been living with his grandparents, aunt, and five cousins in a refugee camp in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. Originally from Tanintharyi Division, Burma, Say’s parents sent him to the refugee camp to continue his studies in May 2024, because of frequent armed conflict near their village. Since he regularly missed school due to poor health, Say could not pass his exams last year, and did not return to school in May 2025. Instead, he has joined a vocational training course, covering basic computer skills, in the camp. The family receives cash support and basic health care from international aid agencies. In June 2024, Say developed a fever and started to experience nosebleeds, palpitations, fatigue, and chest pain. He was admitted for a week to the camp hospital, where the doctor diagnosed him with dengue fever and provided oral medication. He was referred to another hospital for additional treatment. During his hospital stay, Say underwent an echocardiogram (ECHO) that showed he has a ventricular septal defect, with pulmonary hypertension. Doctors explained that Say has a hole in his heart and needs surgery. However, he and his family are unable to afford the cost of this procedure. Fortunately, Say was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. On July 1st, Say will undergo heart surgery to correct his ventricular septal defect. Say needs your help to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of Say's treatment and care. Say said, “I had to skip school frequently due to my health issues, which led me to drop out of school. I was very sad that my surgery would not happen due to financial problems. However, I am glad since I learned that BCMF can find donors to support my surgery. I will continue my education after the surgery.”

Johnson is a 16-year-old student from Nyeri County in Kenya, the second-born child in a family of three children. His mother recalls his birth vividly. “During Johnson's birth, something went wrong in the labor ward. The doctors accidentally pierced his head with a pair of scissors. Since then, I’ve suspected that his condition started from that incident.” Johnson is now 16 years old. He has hemiplegic cerebral palsy, which has affected his movement and coordination. He also has clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, causing difficulty in walking and even wearing shoes. Due to his medical condition, Johnson was unable to continue with the regular school curriculum. However, he didn’t give up on education; he is currently enrolled in a polytechnic, where he is learning embroidery and knitting —a skill that his mother says will help him become independent in the future. For many years, his mother struggled to find a solution for her son. One day, she met a long-time friend who told her that specialists will be setting up a mobile clinic in Nyeri. At the mentioned dates, Johnson's mother took him to the clinic for assessment. Following medical review, the doctors recommended serial casting followed by surgery to help improve his condition. Both of Johnson’s parents are small-scale farmers. They work hard every day to support the family, and while they are hopeful that this treatment will help Johnson live a better and more independent life, they are unable to afford the associated costs. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Johnson receive treatment. On June 10th, he will undergo corrective surgery, improving his mobility and giving him a healthier chance for completing his education. Now, Johnson's family need help to fund this $1,286 procedure. "I look forward to the day when my son will walk and live independently, just like other teenagers his age," Johnson's mother told us.