Yohannes is a seven-year-old boy living in Ethiopia. Due to severe abdominal swelling and inflammation, he is unable to pass urine and is very prone to infection. Our medical partner has diagnosed Yohannes with bilateral ureteric obstruction, a blockage at the junction of the urethra and the kidneys. This painful condition can lead to kidney failure and even death if left untreated. Yohannes is the only child of his aging mother. His father has three other wives and is the sole breadwinner of his big family. After paying for a previous surgery for Yohannes, his father cannot afford to pay for the additional treatment that Yohannes needs. For only $1,000, we can fund a major surgery for Yohannes which will restore urine flow from his kidneys to his urethra. The cost will also include medication and hospitalization before and after the procedure. “I want my only child to live and have a good life" said Yohannes' mother. With your support, we can let Yohannes live a pain-free life and help make his mother's hopes a reality!

Six year old Choolwe comes from a loving family. His parents' lives are on hold at the moment, however, because Choolwe has hydrocephalus, a disorder that causes increased cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Choolwe's head has grown to such a large size due to the fluid buildup that he cannot function normally. Recently, he lost the ability to speak. If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal. We are raising $1750 for Choolwe to have "shunt" surgery to drain the fluid from his brain. Choolwe's father is staying with him in the children's ward - trusting that he can take his son home soon with his mobility, speech and hearing returned.

Pratik is a 1 ½-year-old boy with an undescended testicle, a common abnormality that if left untreated, could lead to infertility later in life. Fortunately, Pratik can have surgery to correct his condition. His doctors believe that with surgery, “Pratik will be able to grow up as a healthy child.” Pratik lives with his father, mother, and two sisters in a mountainous region of Nepal where the average per capita income is $1 per day. His parents earn their living farming. They work hard to support the family, but don’t make enough money to pay for Pratik’s medical treatment. Pratik’s parents hope that when he grows up, he will become a health worker and serve their community. They want him to get healthy so he can have a normal, happy life.