Musa is a jovial and sociable 14-year-old boy from Narok County in Kenya. He is the last born in a family of seven, and is currently a Grade 7 student. His mother is a home maker, while his father works as a small-scale farmer to provide for their family. Like many boys his age, Musa enjoys being active, but his biggest dream is to become an athlete in the future. However, Musa’s journey has not been easy. He was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition where the feet are twisted out of shape, which makes walking and running difficult. Because of this condition, Musa has often struggled with mobility, which has limited his ability to run and participate in sports like other children. Despite these challenges, Musa has not given up on his dreams. Musa is not new to our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. He previously underwent surgery on his right foot, which is now corrected, greatly improving his mobility. Musa now needs corrective surgery on his left foot. Although resources are limited, Musa’s parents remain hopeful and supportive as their son continues his treatment journey. Musa was admitted to the hospital, and is currently undergoing serial casting in preparation for surgery on his left foot. Musa is scheduled for clubfoot repair surgery on March 11th at AIC CURE Hopsital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Musa's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand upright, walk comfortably, run freely, and continue with his studies without hindrance. Most importantly, it will bring him closer to chasing his dream of becoming an athlete and, perhaps one day, representing Kenya in international athletic events. Musa says: “I really looking forward to standing upright, walking well, and achieving my dream of becoming an athlete in the future."

Agnes is a 33-year-old woman from Uganda, the seventh child in a family of nine. Agnes stopped attending school after completing Primary Seven due to a lack of financial resources. After school, she remained at home, practicing small-scale farming. She is now married to her husband, who is also a small-scale farmer. Additionally, Agnes is responsible for running her family's household. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Agnes is currently expecting a new baby. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Agnes undergo a C-Section on September 27th. This procedure will cost $207, and Agnes needs your support. Agnes says, "I thank God that I have arrived at Ibanda hospital safely, and I kindly request for support in the hospital bills, which I cannot afford. After recovering from the operation, I will continue practicing farming to support my family.’’

Richard is a cheerful four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second-born in a family of three children. Known for his quiet demeanor that brightens when he’s with his peers, he often shares a shy smile during playtime and loves watching the cows and goats his family raises. Richard's family of five depends on livestock keeping as their main source of income. They keep cattle for milk, but also, do poultry and sell eggs, they also have a small farm that helps provide small harvests used for sustenance, mostly cassava and bananas. Their life is simple and modest but they are happy. Richard was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. his legs bow outward at the knee. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. This condition is making walking painful and limiting his ability to run freely with other children. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Richard. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 29th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Richard's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Richard's mother say, "I hope my boy will be able to enjoy his life with normal legs and not feel pain while doing most of his activities." Richard’s parents dream of seeing him walk confidently, play outdoors, and grow into an active child free from his current limitations.

SaRoeung is a 67-year-old retired rice farmer. SaRoeung and her husband live a quiet life in Prey Veng province after retiring from many years of working as rice farmers. They are supported by their two sons and five daughters. The couple is also kept busy by their 13 grandchildren. When she is not helping family members or tidying up their home, SaRoeung enjoys visiting the pagoda in her village. Ten years ago, SaRoeung developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurred vision. Her pterygium has recently started to cover her pupil, which has decreased her vision significantly, and she can no longer travel to places on her own. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage, wind, or dust, and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When SaRoeung learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. SaRoeung needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. SaRoeung needs help to raise $200 for her procedure scheduled for May 21st. SaRoeung shared, "I want to feel happy, recognize people, and walk to the pagoda without feeling uncomfortable. I hope this operation will help me see well again."

Srey Lin is a four-year-old preschooler from Cambodia. She is an only child and lives with her parents in Phnom Penh. Her father works as a food delivery driver, while her mother is employed at a local clothing factory. While her parents are working, her relatives take care of her at home. She enjoys playing with toys and drinking milk. For at least three years, Srey Lin has been experiencing fever and difficulty swallowing. While sleeping, she has started to snore, which worries her parents. Her mother cannot afford to take her to a hospital, so she has purchased medicine at the local pharmacy, which has not helped address Srey Lin's symptoms. Srey Lin 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 $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Srey Lin, which is scheduled to take place on May 9th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Srey Lin of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Srey Lin's mother shared, "I hope this illness will go far away from my daughter and she will be able to eat and start school when she is older."

Robert is a 42-year-old driver from Uganda. He is a dedicated father of four daughters, all of whom are currently in school. Determined and hardworking, he understood early on that success would depend on his resilience. After school, he took up work as a turn-boy on vehicles. Thanks to his discipline, patience, and trustworthiness, his employer eventually trained him as a long-distance taxi driver and later entrusted him with his taxi. Together with his wife, who engages in small-scale farming, they have managed to provide for their family and support their children’s education. About four years ago, Robert noticed a swelling on his face. Initially painless and seemingly harmless, the swelling gradually worsened, leading to intermittent headaches, localized numbness, and an increasing size that has since become a major concern. Seeking medical attention, he underwent a scan, which revealed a facial ganglionic cyst. Doctors recommended excision surgery to remove the cyst. However, due to financial constraints, Robert is unable to raise the required funds for the surgery and is now appealing for support. He hopes to regain his health and continue providing for his family. Robert traveled to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital, to receive treatment. On August 5th, surgeons will remove the mass. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $137 to fund this procedure. Robert says, “At first, I never minded it because it was never painful, but with time, it started causing symptoms in that I at times get blurred vision while driving, which I fear will one day make me cause an accident. I request your support for the success of my surgery.”

Sok is a 71-year-old grandmother from Kandal province. Her husband passed away about 10 years ago. She has three daughters and six grandchildren. She used to sell mattresses near the village market, but she stopped several years ago. Sok currently lives with her oldest daughter, who is a rice farmer. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio to improve her mental health. About two years ago, Sok developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and sensitivity to light. Sok shared that she no longer sees colors anymore and does not like to go anywhere by herself. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sok learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 4th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Sok's family can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $163 more to fund her procedure and care. Sok said, "I hope that after the operation, my eyesight will improve so I can recognize people more easily, go outside, and walk around by myself again."

Evelyne is a 36-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. She and her husband have six children and practice farming to sustain their family. For five years, Evelyne has had an epigastric hernia that causes her to experience pain whenever she does hard work or carries heavy items. When her condition significantly worsened, she decided to come to our medical partner's hospital for help. She was diagnosed with an epigastric hernia and scheduled for surgery on April 15th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Evelyne's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Evelyne said, "I hope to continue with her farming after recovery."

James is a three-week-old baby boy and the firstborn in his family. His parents are cattle farmers who rely entirely on livestock for their livelihood. James has clubfoot on his right foot. 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, which causes difficulty walking and even completing simple tasks, like wearing shoes. Fortunately, James's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Doctors will begin clubfoot treatment on March 26th, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund James's clubfoot repair surgery. After this surgery, he will be able to learn how to walk more easily and grow up to be healthy and active. James' mother says, "This shocked us as new parents. We never expected our son to be born with this condition, and we are hoping he won't have to live with it."

Kea is a 79-year-old rice miller. He is married and has one daughter, one son, and five grandchildren. Last year, due to his age, Kea and his wife moved in with their daughter, who is a midwife at a local clinic. Before his retirement last year, he ran the rice mill, which processed raw rice grown by villagers, turning it into edible white rice by removing the outer husk and bran layers. One year ago, Kea developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and difficulty seeing in bright or low light. Because his daughter has a traditional stilt house, he has difficulty navigating the stairs and needs assistance. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. As a result of this condition, Kea has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When Kea learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On March 3rd, doctors will perform phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Kea's family contributed $35, but need an additional $218 to fund this procedure. Kea said: "I hope, after my operation, I can walk around by myself and enjoy life with my family."

Y is a retired rice farmer and grandmother from Kandal province. She has one son, five daughters, and eight grandchildren. She and her husband live with her third youngest daughter, who supports them by working in a coffee shop. In her free time, Y likes praying at her local pagoda and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Around six months ago, Y developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, similar to looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking; therefore, she is unable to go places on her own. When Y learned about our medical partner, the Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours to seek treatment. On June 2nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Y's family can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $163 more to fund the procedure and her care. Y said, "I hope I can see clearly so I can help more at home. I want to be able to go to the pagoda on my own and start growing more vegetables around my house."

Besufikad is a 13-month-old joyful and lively boy from Ethiopia. He has playful energy, evident as he eagerly explores the world around him. He is the only child of his mother, a resilient single parent who works tirelessly as a daily laborer to support them both. Besufikad's remarkable journey began under challenging circumstances. His mother was working as a domestic worker when she gave birth to him. With no family support and having grown up in her uncle’s home, she was unable to return home. She remained in the hospital for twenty days. During that time, the compassionate hospital staff connected her with the Missionaries of Charity (MOC), who assisted her in relocating to a new home with her newborn son. Besufikad was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Besufikad’s mother sought treatment support for months before she was referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). With renewed hope, she and her son arrived at BKMCM, bringing them closer to a healthier future. Following assessment, it was determined that Besufikad needed surgery treatment. Without it, he would continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms, and will be at risk of infertility. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Besufikad receive treatment. On July 7th, he will undergo corrective surgery, allowing him to live a healthier life and reducing the risk of future medical complications. Now, Besufikad's family needs help to fund this $1,293 procedure. Besufikad's mother said, "I believe that my son will recover and grow to be like other healthy boys."