"I have pain that deprives me from my happiness," shares 55-year-old Tigaita. Three years ago, Tigaita developed a painful swelling in her lower abdomen. She also experienced backaches and stomachaches, and she became unable to bend, do laundry, or dig. She visited a hospital, where she was diagnosed with an incisional sub-umbilical hernia and was advised to have surgery. Tigaita knew she could not afford healthcare, so she returned home. Finally, she visited our medical partner's care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital. She underwent a hernia repair surgery on November 9. Tigaita and her husband work as farmers and have ten children. They cannot afford her treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 in funding, which covers all medical expenses and three nights in the hospital. After recovery, Tigaita hopes to continue farming to support her children's education. Tigaita is extremely grateful to Watsi donors. She participated in a ten-day prayer intention, during which she prayed for God's blessing upon everyone who gives support.

Naw Mu is a 27-year-old woman who lives in Thailand. She was seven when her parents passed away. She moved in with her aunt and uncle, who have since moved to the United States. At the age of 20, Naw Mu married her first husband, with whom she had a daughter. When he moved to Mandalay, she remarried. Her second husband is a taxi driver, and his income supports them both. In March, Naw Mu began to experience painful symptoms. A midwife examined her and explained she had developed a cyst on her ovary. She was referred to our medical partner's hospital, Mae Sot General Hospital. On November 30, she underwent an oophorectomy surgery. Naw Mu has worked a variety of jobs. However, she stopped working recently when her condition grew too painful. She needs help to fund this $913 procedure.