Wubalem is a 10-month-old baby from Ethiopia. He has one older sister and two brothers. His father works as a daily laborer in construction, while his mother is a homemaker who takes care of the family. Wubalem was born with hydronephrosis, a condition in which urine does not drain properly from the kidney, causing the kidney to become swollen. He requires medical attention and a surgical procedure called pyeloplasty to correct the blockage and improve the flow of urine. This issue was first identified when Wubalem’s mother experienced health complications during her pregnancy. After Wubalem was born, he was referred to a higher-level hospital for further examination and treatment. The medical team monitored his condition for about five months. After several examinations, they confirmed that Baby Wubalem needed surgery and placed him on a waiting list. Those five months were difficult for his mother. She remembers feeling anxious and frustrated as she waited for her baby to receive the treatment he needed. After waiting for five months, Wubalem was referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Wubalem is scheduled to receive a pyloplasty to help his kidney on August 24th. The procedure costs $922. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is asking for help to fund the cost of the procedure. Wubalem's mother shares, “I am very happy to come to BethanyKids, and I am so grateful for the warm welcome. Thank you so much to everyone. I pray that my baby will be healthy and able to walk and live like other children. I have been through a very difficult time and sacrificed many things for my baby. I waited for many months and spent a lot of money trying to get the care my child needed. I am very thankful that my baby is finally receiving treatment.”

Ei is a 12-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her parents, younger brother, and younger sister in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Yangon Division, Burma, the family moved to Thailand in 2021 in search of better job opportunities. Ei's father works in a sewing factory, while her mother is a homemaker. Both Ei and her younger brother attend a migrant school, while her younger sister is too young to attend school. The family lives in the dormitory of her father's workplace. In her free time, Ei enjoys learning Thai and English and doing her schoolwork. Ei was diagnosed with traumatic cataract of her right eye. She is experiencing blurred vision in her right eye, and she can only see objects close to her. She also suffers from right eye pain, is sensitive to light, and has to wear sunglasses when outside. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Ei. On May 21st, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Ei's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Ei's father expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much to this organisation and the donors for helping with my daughter's treatment costs. We feel immense happiness for your support, which relieves the hardship of our family. Without your help, we could not afford her surgery, and we almost decided to postpone her surgery. I hope you can continue to stand for patients who actually need support, like my daughter, for a very long time."

Gevan is a one-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with both parents and his sibling. His parents depend on hourly wages working at a factory. Gevan was brought to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, by his parents. He had burn scar contractures affecting the left hand, specifically the index and middle fingers. The injury has reduced the range of motion in his fingers, making it difficult for him to grip toys and use his hand normally during play and feeding. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Gevan receive treatment. On February 17th, surgeons will perform contracture release surgery and a skin graft to improve mobility. He is a cheerful and cooperative child, and his parents are hopeful that with timely treatment, he will grow up with full use of his hand and independence in daily activities. Now, he needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Gevan's mother says, “His fingers cannot bend properly, so he struggles to pick up and hold small objects.”

Cho is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, father, two sons, and two younger sisters in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. On the 2nd of March 2026, Cho was in a road accident, fracturing her lower right leg. She is in pain, unable to walk or stand, and is unable to sleep. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Cho will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for March 5th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help Cho be free from pain and able to walk again. Cho's sister said, "Thank you! I am so happy for my sister to receive surgery soon with the support from the donors."

Bridgit is a little girl from Kenya. She is the youngest of her three siblings and is from Nairekia Ngale village in Narok County. Bridgit has clubfoot in both her feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Though young, Bridgit's journey has already been marked by pain and rejection. When Bridgit was two years old, her father left the family, unable to accept her disability. This left Bridgit's mum not only heartbroken, but also burdened with the full responsibility of providing for her children. With no stable income, she began working on other people’s farms to earn a small wage. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, but she perseveres each day for the sake of her children. There were moments of uncertainty, yet Bridgit's mum chose not to give up. Instead, she gathered strength and pressed on with faith. Hope came unexpectedly. One day, as Bridgit was playing in the village, church elders noticed her condition and felt compelled to help. They invited her mum to church and shared about the services offered at CURE International. Moved by her situation, the church congregation contributed funds for transport and ensured that Bridgit could travel for a medical review. At CURE Children's Hospital of Kenya, doctors assessed Bridgit and enrolled her in serial casting as preparation for corrective surgery. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, will perform clubfoot repair surgery for Bridgit on March 2nd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Bridgit's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to walk, run, and play without difficulty. She will have the chance to join school and build friendships confidently. Her restored mobility will not only change her physical life, but also rebuild her self-esteem. “I am looking forward to seeing my child healed. When she gets better, I will give 10% to God as a thanksgiving offering,” Bridgit's mum told us.

Dave is 31 years old and a farmer from the Philippines. He is the sole caregiver for his father, who has hypertension and gout. He works as a farmer, raising chickens and planting root crops. He admits that his work does not earn much, and his limited income makes it hard for him and his father to meet their daily needs. At times, his siblings help by giving money to pay for electricity, water, and his father’s medicines. Dave first noticed swelling and pain when he was in high school. By the time he reached college, the pain was unbearable. It comes and goes, and each time it happens, he finds it difficult to walk and carry out his daily activities. Dave was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and needs surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On January 28th, Dave will undergo hernia repair surgery to address his symptoms and allow him to live more comfortably. He needs help to raise $1,121 to fund his procedure and care. Dave shared, "I have always worried that my hernia would get worse. With surgery, I hope I will no longer feel afraid every day. I want to work properly again and be free from the heavy feeling of constantly wondering when my hernia will act up."

Sareach is a cheerful three-year-old boy from Prey Vaeng province who lives with his mother, who is a garment worker. At home, he spends his time playing with toy cars with his twin brother and enjoys eating all kinds of Khmer soup.  Sareach was born with a cleft lip and palate, which was repaired when he was a baby. There is still a gap in his upper gum, where teeth should be. Without treatment, his permanent teeth will not grow properly, and he will struggle with chewing, speaking, and smiling with confidence. Doctors at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, explained that Sareach now needs an alveolar bone graft. This surgery will place bone in the gap of his upper gum, giving the teeth the support they need to come in straight. For Sareach, this surgery is the next step toward a healthy smile and a future where he can speak and eat without difficulty. He is also starting to feel insecure about his appearance, and his mother hopes to increase his confidence. On December 2nd, Sareach will undergo surgery, and he needs help to raise $665 to fund his procedure and care. Sareach's mother shared, "After the surgery, I hope my son will feel better, so he can grow healthy and go to school with confidence."

San is a nine-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his mother in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. San is a student, and his mother is an agricultural day laborer. Their monthly income is just enough to cover daily expenses. They can access free basic healthcare at the clinic close to the village where they live. In his free time, San likes playing football with his friends and riding his bicycle. He wants to be a footballer when he grows up. On November 28th, 2025, San experienced a stomachache while at school. His teacher took him to a clinic where he received medication to help reduce the pain. On December 1st, he started having a fever. His stomach started to swell, and the pain became unbearable. At our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, San was diagnosed with appendicitis. It is infected, so he needs surgery immediately. On December 4th, San will undergo an appendectomy, and our medical partner, Burma Medical Children Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund San's procedure and care. Once recovered, San will no longer be in pain and will be able to go back to school. San’s mother said, “I have only one family by my side, and I am worried about him. Without your help, I cannot imagine how my child will be. Thank you so much for the support.”

Sopheamarany is a four-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives Preah Sihanouk province near the coast with her parents and one-year-old sister. Her father is a taxi driver, while her mother manages the household and cares for the children. At home, Sopheamarany enjoys playing with her aunt and watching cartoons. Her favorite foods are Cambodian sour fish soup and oranges. Sopheamarany was born with a hip dislocation that affects her right hip. When she was a baby, her parents noticed she had difficulty sitting and could not stand properly. She feels pain when she sits for prolonged periods and is unable to stand or walk. Sopheamarany has also been asking her parents if she can start school, but her parents want to make sure she can sit comfortably first. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On October 15th, Sopheamarany will undergo surgery that will allow her to move more comfortably. It will cost $600, and she needs your help to raise the funds for her procedure and care. The surgery will help her to sit and move without pain. Sopheamarany's father said: "After the surgery, I hope that my daughter will be able to sit without pain, so we can feel happy to put her in school."

Viranouk is a 19-year-old university student from Cambodia. He is from Kompong Thum province, but is attending university in Phnom Penh to study IT. He is the youngest of three siblings, and visits his family often. In his free time, he enjoys playing football and volleyball, but has not been playing since he was injured. Three months ago, Viranouk was in a motorbike accident where he fractured his right clavicle and sustained a nerve injury. 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 move his right hand and has no sensation in his right lower arm. Although he does not feel pain, this makes it very difficult to perform daily activities. He is also not attending school this semester due to his injury, but plans to return next year. Viranouk 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 September 1st, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, This procedure will help him regain the use of his right arm and hand, improving his function, and his daily life when he returns to university. HIs family can contribute $100 to his care, but needs help to raise $637 more to fund his procedure. Viranouk said, "After the surgery I hope that I will get better so I can keep studying for my degree."

Towela is a 45-year-old woman from northern Malawi. She is married and has seven children. Towela supports her family by farming vegetables, onions, beans, and tomatoes, while her husband works as a veterinary assistant. About 14 years ago, Towela began to experience troubling symptoms, including a swelling in her neck. It caused no pain or major problems at first; however, in recent years, her condition worsened, and she began experiencing troubling symptoms: neck heaviness, breathlessness, difficulty climbing steps, inability to carry items on her head, and even struggling to manage her farm work. These symptoms have significantly reduced her productivity and income, as she can now only cultivate a much smaller area than before. Last year, when her symptoms intensified, Towela sought care from nearby hospitals, but unfortunately, due to overwhelmed surgical theaters and long wait lists, she was unable to receive treatment. In August this year, Towela learned about Partners in Hope (PIH), our medical partner's hospital, and made the long journey. Upon arrival, she was reviewed by the surgeon and underwent tests to diagnose her condition as a goiter, which is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. Towela needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Towela receive treatment. On September 3rd, she will undergo a thyroidectomy at Partners in Hope. During this procedure, surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. Towela contributed a co-pay and needs assistance raising $1,015 to fund the remaining cost of her treatment. Towela said," I can't breathe well. I am hence looking forward to your support for me to be well again."