Josiani is a five-year-old student from Colombia who lives in Antioquia, with her family. She is smart, charismatic, and very friendly. Her energy is contagious, and her sweetness leaves a special impression on everyone who meets her. She dreams of becoming a doctor when she grows up, driven by a desire to help and care for others. From nine months of age, Josiani has had an umbilical hernia, a condition in which a small portion of abdominal tissue protrudes through the navel. The hernia has been causing her discomfort that prevents her from doing everyday activities, such as playing, jumping, and enjoying her childhood to the fullest. For this reason, surgery has been recommended to correct it. Fortunately, on June 10th, Josiani is scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $1,005 to fund Josiani's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Josiani’s mother says, “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the people sponsoring her surgery. I will be eternally grateful for your help and for that very special gesture that is transforming our lives. May God continue to bless your life, filling it with well-being and allowing you to continue being a source of light and support for many more people.”

Thaw is a 22-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, mother, two sisters, two brothers, and son in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Her husband works as a day laborer outside of the camp, while her mother works as a cook at a preschool in the camp. Thaw is a homemaker who also weaves traditional Karen clothing, which helps her to earn extra money for her family. Thaw is currently expecting her second child. While the family receives free basic health care in the refugee camp, Thaw needs help to fund her delivery. Doctors recommend that she deliver via a Caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Thaw undergo a C-section on March 4th. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Thaw needs your support. Since she had a boy previously, she would like to have a girl this time. “But whether it is a boy or a girl, I will love my baby,” Thaw said.

Celestine is a 28-year-old single mother of one child, living in Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya. She works as an informal teacher at a nearby primary school, under the Parents Teachers Association. Her income is KES 10,000 per month which she uses to support herself, her family and her child. Despite the challenges, she saves whenever possible and has a dream of one day she will be be formally employed, buy a cow and start practicing farming to improve her livelihood. For the past month, Celestine has been confined to a hospital bed. Her illness began after she slipped and injured her leg while crossing a river on her way home. Believing the injury to be minor, she did not seek urgent care and instead visited a nearby dispensary where her leg was dressed, and she was given some medications. Three days later, her leg became increasingly swollen and painful. She sought care at another facility, but as her condition worsened, she finally went to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, where she was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection that kills the body's soft tissues. Celestine was taken urgently to the theatre and underwent surgical debridement of the infected limb, and the procedure was successful. Postoperatively, she was managed in the ward with regular wound care and placed on a wound vacuum to promote healing. A further debridement was planned, and her wound has since become clean and suitable for definitive coverage with a flap and skin graft to allow proper healing and recovery. Unfortunately, Celestine's prolonged hospital stay has accumulated significant medical bills. Celestine is therefore seeking support to help her complete her treatment, regain her health, and return to caring for her child and rebuilding her life. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Celestine receive treatment. On January 6th, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery and skin graft, to promote wound coverage and bring her closer to discharge. Now, Celestine needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Celestine says, "I thank God for bringing me this far, and I see that I am approaching full closure of my wound. My doctor and the team are dedicated to make sure that my wound is getting better. I am hopeful that this will bring me closer to healing. I look forward to getting better so that I go back to teaching."

Ar is a 40-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their six children in a refugee camp in Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand. Ar and her family have been living in the camp for around nine years. Her husband helps his brother as a shopkeeper, while their children go to school in the camp. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone and spending time with her children. Ar is pregnant, and the doctors at the camp recommend she deliver via a c-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 Ar undergo a C-Section on December 16th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Ar needs your support. Ar said, “When I heard that my baby is in the wrong position and needs surgery to deliver him, I started feeling worried and stressed. I asked my brother-in-law to let me borrow money, but he told us that he cannot, as he does not have much either. I do not know what to do, which makes me more stressed and worried when it is closer to my due date. Finally, I am very happy to hear that there will be an organization that will help pay for my surgery cost. Thank you so much to BCMF and all your donors for your kind support. I still do not know where to look for money without your support. Thank you so much for helping me.”

Dulce is five years old and a preschooler from Colombia. She is a curious girl with good academic performance and strong personal motivation: she dreams of becoming a doctor when she grows up. About a year ago, Dulce was diagnosed with multiple deep cavities. Since then, she has been under follow-up, but the progression of the disease has caused intense and persistent pain, inflammation, episodes of infection, and difficulty eating and sleeping. She needs treatment urgently. Finally, it was determined that the treatment must be performed under general anesthesia, due to the number of teeth affected and the young age of the patient. On November 21st, Dulce will undergo dental surgery that will relieve physical pain and allow Dulce to regain her quality of life, improve her school performance, and continue dreaming of helping others when she becomes a doctor. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund Dulce's treatment and care. Dulce's mother says, "I want to thank those who support my daughter, Dulce. Your generous gesture is much more than material help; it is a sign of selfless love, faith in dreams, and light at a time when we urgently needed it. Thanks to your noble heart, Dulce will be able to receive the treatment she so desperately needs and, with it, regain the smile and quality of life that every child deserves."

Sokong is a 16-year-old boy from Kandal province, Cambodia. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother sells vegetables at the local market. In his free time, he enjoys sleeping and helping his parents around the house and garden. His favorite meal is lemongrass sour soup. Six months ago, Sokong was in a motorbike accident, where his left side was crushed against a car, causing a serious arm injury. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to move or lift his left arm and has no sensation below the elbow. He has dropped out of high school and has difficulty completing everyday tasks. Sokong traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On October 9th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, the surgery will help restore movement and sensation in his arm. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $737 to fund this procedure. Sokong's father said: "After the surgery, I hope that my son will be able to return to school and work with me at the construction company someday."

Patuma is a business lady from Malawi. She is married with four children. Her first child is married, while the others live with her. She sells vegetables. Her husband takes on casual work as a driver, but his job is not a regular one. For four months, Patuma has been experiencing severe bleeding. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Her condition has significantly impacted her business and the family's income. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Patuma's surgery. On July 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Patuma will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. "I need this surgery. Thank you, donors, for coming to my rescue," said Patuma.

Thuta is a 36-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Tak Province, Thailand. He and his family are from Karen State, Burma. However, due to his ischaemic heart condition, he moved to Thailand in 2024. He now works as a second-hand motorbike broker, and his wife is a homemaker. In January 2025, Thuta began to experience blurred vision in both eyes. The right eye was more severe and accompanied by mucus. At that time, he believed the blurred vision was caused by mucus, and he used eye drops from the local pharmacy to alleviate it. In June 2025, Thuta’s blurred vision had not improved, though, so he sought treatment at a clinic, where he received eyeglasses. While his vision in his left eye improved, he continues to experience pain, blurred vision, and double vision in his right eye. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Thuta. On September 1st, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Thuta's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Thuta said, “I am already in debt for my heart disease, and I also have to attend regular follow-ups for that. I felt hopeless when I was told that the eye surgery would cost a lot of money. I can’t sleep well due to the stress and financial struggles. When I learned that there would be donors who could help with my surgery, I was really glad. Thank you for helping me.”

Saw is a baby boy from Burma who lives with his parents and older brother in Karen State. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a farmer. Saw has suffered from recurring urinary tract infection (UTI) since he was five months old. In January 2025, Saw visited our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, where doctors discovered a mass. Saw experiences recurring fevers, yellowish-red urine, and reduced urination. He also cries more frequently, indicating discomfort and distress. Saw's family sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on April 2nd and needs $1,500 to cover his procedure and care costs. Saw’s mother stated, “Without donor funding and help from you, we cannot cover the expenses. I am incredibly grateful for the assistance our family has received, as this has alleviated some of our stress and given us hope for Saw’s recovery.”

Nae is a 38-year-old woman who lives with her family in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. They receive support from development agencies for food and household expenses. They also have access to basic healthcare and education in the camp. In her free time, Nae loves to embroider traditional clothes for extra income. Since June 2024, Nae has been experiencing pain in her lower abdomen. She cannot sit for long periods and feels tired easily. She diagnosed her with a leiomyoma or a benign tumor in the cervix. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Nae's surgery. On March 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery that will help address her symptoms and allow her to resume her daily activities free of pain. Nae said, "I would like to have the surgery to finally be healthy again. The monthly follow-ups and not feeling better make it difficult for me to manage my daily life."