Meet three-year-old Paulo! He loves to be active and play games, but his club foot makes that difficult for him. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, writes, “Paulo limps when he walks because of the congenital deformity of his left foot. If not treated, Paulo will have an increased chance of developing early osteoarthritis.” With $1,160, Paulo will undergo a combination of casting and surgery to re-align his foot and ankle joint. “We very much want Paulo to be able to walk properly like his siblings. He will then be able to walk long distance to school and do other activities without problems,” says Paulo’s mother. Let’s help make this a reality for Paulo!

Mahesh is an 11-year-old boy from Nepal. His parents are farmers and wage laborers. At school, Mahesh studies in Class 4, and loves his Nepali language class because he likes to listen to new stories. Outside of class, he likes to play football with his friends. Mahesh currently has a local infection in his left forearm. According to our medical partner, Possible, “Mahesh developed a small boil on his left forearm which he pricked with a safety pin. But the lesion filled up with pus and grew larger in size and more tender. He hasn't been able to move his arm. He can not sleep because of pain.”
 For $215, Mahesh will receive a treatment of “incision and drainage with antibiotics.” He will be relieved from his pain and will have full mobility in his hands. He will also be able to go to school and play football again.