Christine is a 25-year-old wife and mother from Kenya. She has uterine fibroids, benign tumors that cause her abdominal pain, swelling, prolonged bleeding, and general body weakness. Christine's husband works as a pastor. He earns just enough to take care of the family, but Christine's new medical situation presents a challenge. "We are struggling. The church is very gracious, but they simply cannot afford to assist us," says Christine. A $1,200 treatment will remove Christine's fibroids, which will alleviate her pain, restore her quality of life, and preempt long-term problems that unresolved fibroids might cause.

Moo Htee is a 21-year-old aspiring nurse who has been trying to overcome recurring severe back and joint pain, shortness of breath, and vomiting caused by hydronephrosis (a kidney condition literally meaning "water inside the kidney") for over five years. As a result of her condition, she cannot do heavy work or sit for too long in school. The youngest of three daughters, Moo Htee has had to travel to several clinics for treatment while her parents support her family as corn and rice farmers. For $1,500 we can help Moo Htee get the surgery she needs to address her condition, which will allow her to finish her studies and help others in her dream job as a nurse.