Yeniya is a seven-year-old active and sociable boy from Ethiopia. He enjoys riding his bicycle and playing football with his friends. He has a keen interest in environmental science and loves spending time with his younger sister. Yeniya lives with his parents and his two sisters in a small one-room iron-sheet house. Their family home was destroyed two years ago during the construction of a new government structure, leaving them in a difficult living situation. Yeniya's mother is a dedicated homemaker, while his father works as a daily laborer. Together, they strive to meet their children’s needs. Yeniya's parents were unaware of his condition until last year, when Yeniya began experiencing pain in the scrotal area. His mother took him to a health center, where he was diagnosed with an undescended testis and advised that he would need surgical intervention. The doctor also expressed concern that the condition had not been addressed earlier and referred them to a specialized hospital. Overwhelmed with emotion, Yeniya's mother relayed the diagnosis to his father, and they took him to the referred hospital. Yeniya was placed on the surgical wait list. As months went by, his father frequently inquired about the status of the case, worried that the condition might get worse due to treatment delay. One day, eight months later, they received a call from the referral hospital informing them that Yeniya had been further referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Yeniya has been diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Yeniya has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Yeniya will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on February 24th. AMH is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Yeniya's father said, "We are grateful for the opportunity for our son's treatment, and hope that the surgery will go well, and he will recover."

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."

28-year-old Simion lives with his wife and child in Kenya. Despite having to drop out of school due to finances, Simion now earns a living as a welder and a motorcycle mechanic, using skills he acquired through observation and practice. On January 31st, while at work, Simion was on a motorcycle carrying spare parts when a speeding vehicle lost control and ran over his leg. He sustained a large open wound on his right foot. He received immediate first aid at the scene, and was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, where the bleeding was controlled, and the wound was washed out. A plastic surgeon was consulted, and due to the extensive soft tissue defect, a free flap and skin graft were recommended to achieve proper wound coverage and limb salvage. This is not Simion's first road traffic accident. As the result of an accident that happened when he was younger, Simion lost function of his left eye. He is currently worried that he would not be able to afford the treatment that he needs. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Simion receive treatment. On February 3rd, he will undergo skin graft surgery at AIC Kapsowar Hospital to aid in the healing of his leg. While he tried diligently to raise the funds to cover the costs of his procedure, Simion needs your help to raise $1,183. Simion said: "I would be very grateful if you helped me get the surgery. Currently, I am in lots of pain and afraid when I see my leg. Please help me so that I can go back home, be able to go back to work, and take care of my young family."

Lively little Aminen is four years old. He lives with his parents and his younger sister in Ethiopia, where his mother works in government administration, while his father assists with fieldwork and operates heavy vehicles. Aminen’s mother first discovered his condition during a hospital visit for allergies and fever. While examining him, the doctor diagnosed Aminen with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remain undescended. If he is left untreated, Aminen has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. The doctor explained that Aminen's condition could be treated through surgery. Initially, Aminen's mother believed the surgery could only be performed at a private hospital, which was beyond the family's financial means. Aminen was referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre. He is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 3rd, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of Aminen's procedure and care. Aminen's mother said: "We have a wonderful opportunity, and I never thought my child would receive treatment at such a hospital, but due to God's plan, I hope the surgical treatment will be successful."

Rachana is a five-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives in an isolated community in Kampong Speu province with her parents, who both work at a bag factory, and her older sister, who is currently in grade six. She does not attend school yet. With her parents' supervision, she enjoys playing with small figures and fluffy dolls, and she likes to eat soup, especially lemongrass sour soup, which is her favorite. Two years ago, Rachana was accidentally burned by a bonfire. After the accident, she was taken to a government hospital for treatment. Although the burns healed, she was left with burn contractures on both wrists. Since then, she has had difficulty holding objects and performing daily activities, which has limited her hand function and affected her development. When Rachana's parents learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On January 20th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her hold objects more easily, making it easier for her to attend school and take part in daily activities like other children. Now, she needs help to fund this $652 procedure. Rachana's mother said, “After the surgery, I hope that my daughter will be able to hold objects easily, which will make it easier for her when she attends school.”

Kwardun is a three-year-old boy. He is the second oldest in his family and lives in a household where access to specialized healthcare is limited. Kwardun’s mother is responsible for caring for the children while managing household duties. His father financially provides for their family. Kwardun is an energetic and social child who enjoys playing with other kids in the community. However, his clubfoot has affected his ability to walk properly. As he grows older, the deformity has begun to limit his mobility, causing him to tire quickly and struggle to keep up with his peers during play. Without treatment, this condition could worsen and significantly affect his independence and future participation in school. Kwardun was diagnosed with bilateral clubfoot. 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, Kwardun's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on February 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to fund Kwardun's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he has a strong chance of improved mobility and a more active childhood. Kwardun's father says, “He wants to run and play like the other children, but his foot makes him walk slowly and fall often.”

Miracle is a six-year-old boy who lives with his mother in Malawi. Miracle does not attend school. He and his mother have lived under an outdoor kitchen shed since their mud house collapsed, and food is often scarce. Despite the hardship, Miracle remains a quiet child who stays close to his mother, finding safety in her presence. Last week, Miracle’s situation became even more difficult when he fell and injured his right arm. His mother rushed him to the nearest health center, which unfortunately did not have the capacity to provide proper treatment for his injury. The medical staff placed his arm in a sling and referred him to our partner’s medical care center, Nkhoma Hospital. Thankfully, generous onlookers volunteered to take Miracle and his mother to the hospital by bicycle. At Nkhoma Hospital, an X-ray revealed that Miracle had sustained an elbow fracture of his right arm, a serious injury that requires proper treatment to heal correctly. For his mother, the news was devastating, as the thought of medical costs felt overwhelming. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Miracle receive tratment. AMH is requesting $525 to fund the surgery, which will occur on February 3rd. After his surgery, Miracle will be able to heal and regain the use of his right arm, and his mother hopes that he will one day be able to attend class like other children his age. Miracle's mother said, “We have nothing left, and I am grateful to everyone willing to help us. Your support gives my child a chance to recover and brings hope back into our lives.”

Lisa is nine years old and a third-grader from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and younger brother, who is three years old. Her mother works at a clothing factory, and her father works as a tuk-tuk tricycle driver. Lisa enjoys learning Khmer and playing with her friends at school. She wants to become a nurse when she grows up. At home, she likes playing with her brother, and eating stir-fried vegetables with rice. For the past five weeks, Lisa has been experiencing swollen tonsils and illness, which makes it difficult to swallow and eat full meals. She also snores while sleeping, feels tired, and has trouble breathing through her nose and mouth. This condition causes her to miss school, and she is unable to keep up with games and play with her friends. Lisa 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 Lisa, which is scheduled to take place on July 15th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Lisa of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Lisa's mother shared, "After surgery, I hope that my daughter will be able to sleep comfortably and not miss so many days of school."

Veasna is a playful 6-year-old from Cambodia who lives with his parents, grandfather, and aunt. His parents are rice farmers. Veasna is an only child and was born two months prematurely, spending the first six weeks of his life in a neonatal hospital unit. Veasna can speak but can only crawl due to his condition. When Veasna was one year old, his mother noticed that he could not learn to walk and was dragging his legs. At the age of three, he experienced a fever accompanied by several convulsions and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This condition is caused by damage to the developing brain, usually occurring before birth. It affects muscle tone, posture, and movement. His mother researched on her phone for help and found our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), on social media. She brought Veasna for a consultation in March. For the past several months, he has received physiotherapy at CSC and received a spica cast for medical contracture management of the muscle contractures in his legs. Veasna's movement is limited because he is unable to extend his knees or abduct his hips fully. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Veasna receive treatment. On June 10th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to lengthen muscles that are tight or contracted and limit his movement. This procedure will help relieve tension and pain to help him walk. CSC is requesting $572 to fund this procedure. Veasna's mother shared: "We hope that after surgery, our son can walk, have no pain, and can go to school."

Monic is a 29-year-old farmer and mother from Uganda. After completing primary seven, she took a six-month tailoring course; however, she was unable to pursue this career path due to financial constraints. Monic then worked as a housemaid for a few years to support her mother financially. Later, through her friend, Monic met her future husband. She and her husband now practice small-scale farming by working on other people’s farms. During her free time, Monic enjoys spending time with her family. Monic is currently expecting a new baby. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a Caesarean section to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Monic undergo a C-section on May 8th. This procedure will cost $207, and Monic needs your support. Monic said, “I thank God for bringing me safely to Ibanda Hospital to attend the gynecology clinic. I am grateful to the doctor for connecting me with the SAFE program. I hope I will be considered for the funding of my operation. I will keep practicing farming in order to get money and buy my own land.’’

Besufikad is a four-month-old baby boy and the first child of his mother from Ethiopia. His mother grew up in a rural area, raised by her parents, who were farmers. Unfortunately, when war broke out, her parents were killed, forcing her to flee to Addis Ababa. Besufikad's mother was working as a domestic worker but her employer asked her to leave when she told them she was pregnant. She lived on the streets and relied on others for food. When she went into labor, a friend took her to a health center, where she gave birth. Besufikad was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. He needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. They visited a hospital where Besufikad was given a colostomy bag to help with his condition. Returning to the streets with Besufikad's health issues was difficult. Doctors suggested that they go to a charity home, where they stayed until Besufikad was given a schedule for his surgery. Besufikad will undergo surgery to correct his condition on August 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Besufikad's procedure and care. After his recovery, Besufikad will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Besufikad's mom said, “I hope my baby will get the necessary treatment and heal.”

Dieuralna is a 14-month-old infant from Haiti who lives with her mother, father, and three sisters. Dieuralna has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing increased pressure. As a result, Dieuralna has experienced an increase in head circumference. Without timely intervention, she faces severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is seeking $897 to fund the surgery Dieuralna urgently needs at Hospital Bernard Mevs, the only facility in Haiti offering this care. The surgery is scheduled for September 14th and will drain the excess fluid from her brain, reducing the pressure and significantly improving her quality of life. With this treatment, Dieuralna has a hopeful future where she can grow into a strong, healthy young girl. Dieuralna's family shared, "We are hopeful and eagerly anticipating a successful surgery for her."