Sokha is a 63-year-old woman from Cambodia. She lives on the outskirts of Phnom Penh with her sister, who works as a cleaner. She has one son who works at a motorbike company. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and doing household chores. In April 2025, Sokha was involved in a road traffic accident that caused a fracture to her left wrist. She was treated at a government hospital, where she underwent surgery to stabilize the fracture using a metal plate and screws. Since then, she has experienced persistent pain in her wrist and fingers, making it difficult to perform daily tasks like cooking and household chores, and significantly affecting her independence and quality of life. Fortunately, on April 22nd, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will help Sokha undergo a hardware removal procedure — a surgery to remove the plate and screws from her wrist, which will allow her to use her hand more comfortably again. She can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $328 more to fund her procedure and care. Sokha said, “Since the accident, I have had constant pain in my wrist and fingers, and it makes it very hard for me to do my daily work. I hope that after treatment, I can use my hand normally again without pain and return to my everyday life.”

Borey is 21 years old and a factory worker living in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who works in a garment factory, and their two-year-old son. In his free time, he looks after his son and plays volleyball with friends in the village. Five months ago, Borey was in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his right arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to lift his right arm and experiences stiffness in his fingers, which limits his ability to use his hand and perform daily activities. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. Borey traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On April 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he is expected to regain strength, improve flexibility in his fingers, and be able to use his right arm normally. He can contribute $100, but needs help raising $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Borey said, “I hope that after the surgery, I will be able to lift my right arm again, and the stiffness in my fingers will improve so that I can regain strength and use my hand normally.”

Say is a 26-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and daughter in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She is a homemaker, and her husband works as a day labourer outside of the camp. Say weaves traditional Karen dresses to help earn extra income. Often, their income is not enough to cover their daily needs, and they have to purchase groceries on credit, paying them back when they have money. Say is currently expecting her second child. 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, Burma Children's Medical Fund, is helping Say undergo a C-Section on March 8th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Say needs your support. Say says, “I would love to have either a boy or a girl. When my children are older, I would like to attend midwife classes in the refugee camp and work as a midwife at the camp hospital.”

Sintanan is a three-year-old boy who lives with his parents in Ethiopia. His mother spends long days working in the flower industry. All day, she is surrounded by beauty, but also harsh pesticides, which take a toll on her body, that she needs regular medical checkups just to stay healthy. Sintanan's father works with his hands, doing heavy lifting work wherever he can find it. Despite the struggle, their love for their son keeps them moving. One year ago, Sintanan began experiencing difficulty in breathing, snoring, sleep disturbance and fevers. He is often very sick, which creates a problem for his family because his parents are day laborers, and a day spent nursing Sintanan is a day they don't get paid. When he is sick, they stay awake all night, watching him closely, because they are so afraid something bad will happen while they sleep. Sintanan has been diagnosed with enlarged tonsils. He requires surgery treatment, but his parents are unable to pay for it. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sintanan, which is scheduled to take place on February 11th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Sintanan of his symptoms, and helping him to live more comfortably. "We long to see our son sleep through the night, and eat without pain. It would be our greatest joy to know that infections are no longer affecting his development," said Sintanan's parents.

Nara is a 47-year-old woodworker from Cambodia. He lives in a small community in Kampong Cham province with his wife, who is a tailor. They have three children: their eldest works in a garment factory, while the two younger children are still students. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the news and joining social gatherings. Over a month ago, Nara was involved in a traffic accident that caused a wrist injury and deformity. Since the injury, he has experienced persistent pain and difficulty using his hand. He is unable to properly hold objects, which has significantly affected his ability to work as a woodworker and carry out daily activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On January 20th, Nara will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help correct the position of his wrist, relieve pain, and restore function in his hand, allowing him to return to work and support his family. Nara can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $500 more to fund his procedure and care. Nara said, “I hope the surgery will help me regain the use of my hand so I can go back to work and provide for my family.”

Alan is a nine-year-old boy from Colombia. He dreams of becoming a police officer to help people. He is a curious child who performs well academically. However, constant pain and oral discomfort have affected his concentration, attendance, and participation in school activities. About a year ago, he was examined for the first time by a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed multiple deep cavities. Since then, he has been under observation, but the progression of the disease has been associated with intense and persistent pain, inflammation, infection, and difficulty eating and sleeping. On January 21st, Alan will undergo dental surgery under general anesthesia with the help of our medical partner, Clinica Noel. He needs help to raise $868 to fund his procedure and care that will allow him to live more comfortably. Alan's mother says, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for helping my son. We have been waiting to undergo this procedure for some time. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Thavreak is a two-year-old boy from Cambodia. Thavreak lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and is the only child in his family. His mother works in a garment factory, and his father is an electrician. Three months ago, Thavreak got into an accident while he was playing and put his hand into a running machine, causing him a right ring finger contracture. This makes it difficult for him to use his hand to hold objects, and he feels a little pain when someone touches it. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Thavreak receive treatment. On December 16th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to help him use his hand more easily again. Now, he needs help to fund this $572 procedure. Thavreak's mother said, "After the surgery, I hope that my son will be able to use his hand like other kids and have no more pain, so he can grow healthy and use his right hand when he attends school."

Agustin is a 61-year-old man from the Philippines. He worked in a condominium building, painting, repairing, and handling overall maintenance. His pay was modest, but it helped support his family. Agustin retired in August 2024 due to age and health. His wife runs a small peanut business, and their son helps support them. Agustin noticed a mass on his jaw. He was worried it might grow larger and cause problems in the future. Doctors recommend that he undergo a parotidectomy, surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland. This procedure treats tumors and other conditions that affect your parotid gland. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is helping Agustin undergo surgery on March 11th. He needs help raising $1,500 to fund his procedure and care. Agustin shared, "I am truly grateful for this operation. It saves me from the heavy burden of borrowing money and worrying about expenses, like what happened when my brother passed away. With this support from Watsi and the donors, I can focus on healing and look forward to more time with my family, free from financial stress."

Chantha is a 55-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is from Prey Veng province and grows and sells rice with his wife. They have one son, who works as a civil officer. In his free time, Chantha enjoys watching the news on his phone and chatting with friends in the village. Chantha has had right hip pain for about three years due to avascular necrosis, which can occur when blood supply to the ball of the hip joint is disrupted, leading to bone cell death and the collapse of the femoral head. This pain has worsened over the last four months, affecting his walking and ability to perform daily tasks. It is worse at night, preventing him from sleeping well and leaving him tired in the morning. Fortunately, Chantha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On November 14th, surgeons will perform a total hip replacement to relieve Chantha of his pain and allow him to walk easily. Chantha can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $1,185 more to fund his procedure and care. Chantha said, "After the surgery, I hope to no longer have hip pain, and I will be able to work in the rice fields and do daily tasks."

Immy is a 27-year-old father of four children in Uganda. He separated from his wife about a year ago, and currently lives with his mother. Growing up, he attended school until Senior 2, but was unable to continue due to financial difficulties. He presently runs a small business, buying and selling coffee, which earns him a modest income. For the past two years, Immy has been experiencing intermittent swelling in his right scrotal region. He is unable to walk long distances, and suffers from severe pain, frequent fevers, and a loss of appetite. He visited several clinics, but was only given painkillers, which did not help much. A friend advised him to seek care at our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital. He underwent a scan that revealed a hydrocele, a condition caused when abdominal fluid fills the scrotal sac, causing it to swell. The surgeon advised Immy to undergo a hydrocelectomy, but Immy is unable to raise funds needed for his treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Immy receive treatment. On October 7th, he will undergo a hydrocelectomy to relieve his painful symptoms. Now, Immy needs help to fund this $210 procedure. Immy says: "I am hopeful that the pain will go away after recovery."

Thant is a four-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his aunt, younger sister, and two cousins in Tak Province, Thailand. He was born in Thailand, but his parents are from Burma. He and his younger sister were looked after by their aunt while both his parents had left to work in Bangkok a few months ago. They send money to support Thant and his sister, as well as his aunt's family. Since he was four months old, Thant has had an inguinal hernia. Currently, his right scrotum is swelling, and if he plays, he feels pain. This also affects his sleep. He cannot play much with friends and cannot be active because if he does, he feels more pain. Fortunately, on August 27th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sot General Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Thant's hernia repair surgery. Once completed, it will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Thant's aunt said, "I am sad that I cannot help him. I have to look after him and his sister, as well as my own kids, which is very difficult for me sometimes, and also perform my household chores. After he recovers, I will send him to school, but for now, due to the pain, he can't go to school yet."

Grace is 54 years old and a farmer from Malawi. She is married with four adult children. Grace and her husband are small-scale farmers growing maize, cassava, and rice. One year ago, Grace started experiencing pain on her left inguinal side and has since been unable to work as before. The pains were later associated with on-and-off swelling that threatened her. Eventually, she visited the hospital, where a diagnosis of hernia was made. Grace was told to wait for the surgery date while at home. As time passed, the swelling caused more discomfort and pain. Grace was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Fortunately, on July 2nd, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Grace's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Grace said, "Kindly help me to get rid of my problem that has affected my daily activities to enable me to live a peaceful life."