Manuel is seven years old and the youngest of two children from Malawi. His mother is a single mother who works as a house helper. Shortly after he was born, Manuel was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. Symptoms like abdominal pain and frequent swelling episodes significantly impacted his daily activities. Fortunately, on September 10th, Manuel 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 Manuel's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Manuel's mother shared, "I hear you have been helping many more needy patients; kindly help my son get better."

Josefe is a small-scale farmer from Malawi. He is married with three young children. As the eldest of four siblings, his family also depends on him. Based on the assessment, he cannot afford the cost of the required surgery. In 2022, Josefe was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. His symptoms began as a small swelling, which he initially ignored. Over time, the swelling worsened and began interfering with his daily activities. He sought help from several private and government facilities without success. Eventually, he was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center (PIH), where doctors confirmed the diagnosis and recommended surgery. Fortunately, on March 10th, Josefe will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Josefe's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. "My courage brought me to PIH, knowing I would be assisted and get better; Kindly support my surgery and save my life, which is in danger," said Josefe during the assessment.

Nilo is 48 years old and a hardworking father from the Philippines. He has two children, both of whom are in school. Four months ago, Nilo began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain in the stomach and the back. Nilo was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Nilo is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on May 2nd. A portion of the procedure's cost is being covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Nilo's surgery and care. Nilo shared, "I am deeply grateful for Watsi's help. I hope more people can receive and benefit from this opportunity."

Bintou is a three-year-old girl from Mali. She is the youngest of five children. Bintou has been experiencing pain and swelling in the right knee and left arm. This causes difficulty walking and moving. She was reviewed at our medical partner's care center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kati, and was diagnosed with septic arthritis, a painful joint infection. If left untreated, the condition can cause irreversible joint damage. Fortunately, on June 2nd, Bintou will undergo repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, Muso. They are requesting $619 to fund Bintou's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will prevent serious long-term complications and allow her to live a more active, healthier life. Bintou's family shared, "We hope to see Bintou fully healed so that she can walk properly again."

Eyobel is a two-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He is very active, loves playing, and is also very sociable. He is a happy child who enjoys being around people, and he especially loves football. His mother is a homemaker, while his father works as a driver to support and care for the family. Eyobel was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, Eyobel is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on May 7th at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Eyobel’s mother said, “Thanks to God for this opportunity. Thank you to Bethany Kids and everyone who supported us. I am very grateful for the chance to receive this treatment. I hope my baby will be okay during the surgery.”

Samachar is a young girl from Cambodia. She lives in outskirts of Phnom Penh with her parents and brother. Her father works in the army, and her mother supports the family by selling groceries at a small booth. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her toys with her brother and cousin. Her favorite food is Cambodian chicken congee. For the past eight months, Samachar has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and loud snoring at night. The condition makes her feel tired and less energetic in the morning. It affects her concentration and daily activities. Her mother is worried that if the condition continues, it may cause more serious health problems and affect her future health and development. Samachar was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Samachar, which is scheduled to take place on February 24th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Samachar of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Samachar's mother said, “I hope after the surgery, my daughter will no longer have a sore throat and can sleep peacefully at night. I want her to wake up feeling fresh and grow up healthy without future complications.”

Papalang' is a 10-year-old Maasai boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents, who are livestock keepers, and helps support the family while in school. Papalang' is currently in fourth grade, where he enjoys mathematics and geography. He hopes to study agricultural science in the future so he can be a better farmer and improve livestock practices within his community. Papalang' has been living with a burn scar contracture affecting his right foot. The tightening scar has made walking difficult, creating challenges in attending school, playing with others, and helping with everyday tasks at home. Despite these difficulties, he remains motivated and committed to his education. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Papalang' receive treatment. On March 24th, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery and skin graft. Papalang' needs help to fund this $832 procedure. This will help restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and allow him to walk more comfortably as he continues pursuing his education. Papalang' says, "I want to walk without pain so I can go to school every day and learn so as to help my family and my community."

Joshua is a 12-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents, who are livestock keepers, and is one of five children in the family. Joshua is currently in middle school and is described as a bright and responsible child. He enjoys completing his homework and helping care for animals after school. Joshua dreams of becoming a politician when he grows up. For the last three years, Joshua has experienced limited hand movement, making tasks such as writing, feeding himself, and helping with household chores difficult. His doctors recommend an amputation of Joshua's left hand, which has a burn scar with contractures involving multiple fingers. This will prevent his symptoms from getting worse as he grows. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,088 to fund Joshua's surgery on February 17th. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully help improve his health and quality of life. After recovering, Joshua is looking forward to improved hand function that will enable him to regain independence in daily activities and continue developing his leadership potential without physical barriers. Joshua's father says, “He cannot grip objects well because some fingers are damaged and tight from the scar.”

Nora is a farmer from Uganda. She was born into a family of ten children and is the fourth-born. She is survived by two sisters and four brothers, all of whom have families and are small-scale farmers. Nora grew up grazing cows and goats and cultivating the land with her parents. She and her husband have eight children. Her eldest son is a carpenter, another is a barber, while the rest are farmers. Two years ago, Nora developed a progressively growing, protruding mass in her lower abdominal area. This was associated with symptoms such as bleeding, backache, lower abdominal pain, and a frequent urge to urinate. She initially sought care at a nearby hospital, where she was examined and advised to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, she could not proceed with the operation. Nora was referred by a friend to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital, where she was diagnosed with uterine prolapse. She was advised to undergo a transvaginal hysterectomy for complete recovery. Her surgery is scheduled on January 8th, and Nora needs help to raise $243. Nora says, “I don’t see any way to get the money needed for my surgery, yet I am going through a lot of pain. I kindly appeal to you for support for the success of my surgery.”

Korb is 65 years old and a father of two from Takeo Province, Cambodia. His wife sells rice, while their two children work as bag factory workers. In his free time, he likes exercising and helping his wife with some works Around two years ago, Korb began experiencing pain in his left hip due to avascular necrosis, which can occur when blood supply to the ball of the hip joint is disrupted, leading to bone cell death and the collapse of the femoral head. This condition has caused difficulty walking and limited his ability to perform daily tasks independently. The condition developed naturally, without trauma or accident. He had previously undergone a total hip arthroplasty on his right hip in 2017 with the help of our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Korb decided to travel back to CSC for treatment on his left hip. On March 17th, Korb will undergo a hip replacement procedure, where surgeons will operate on his hip to relieve pain and improve mobility, allowing him to move comfortably and return to work. Korb and his family can contribute $25, but they need help raising $1,475 to fund his procedure and care. Korb said, "After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have hip pain and be able to walk more easily, so I can move around more independently and do some works to support my family."

Honest is a 27-year-old father of two from Uganda. He works as a small-scale farmer, alongside his wife of six years. The family lives in a single-room mud house for shelter. Honest recalls having an itchy spot on his back in 2020, which developed into a small, painless swelling. He tried using local herbs to reduce the swelling, but it instead got larger and painful, to an extent that he could not continue with his farming work. He visited several health clinics, but did not get much help, and was advised to seek care in a larger facility. At Rushoroza Hospital, Honest was examined and a mass excision surgery was recommended. However, he can hardly afford the surgery expenses. He continues to experience significant pain and discomfort from the large mass, especially when lying on his back, which affects his sleep. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On March 10th, surgeons at Rushoroza Hospital will remove the mass. Now, Honest needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. Honest says, “ I hope to get well through surgery, so that I am able to resume work and take care of my family. I have suffered too much, and I find it very hard to practice farming at the moment.”

Neema is seven years old and a student from Tanzania. She is the fifth child in a family of six children whose parents are palm oil farmers. Neema is a quiet, gentle girl who loves going to school. But walking long distances to school is becoming increasingly difficult. Neema has clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Neema's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on December 5th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to fund Neema's clubfoot repair. With treatment, she has a strong chance of overcoming this condition and continuing her education without pain. Her parents are hopeful that this opportunity will transform their daughter’s future. Neema's mother says, "I want for Neema's feet to be corrected so that she can walk confidently and enjoy her life."