Mornica is a farmer who grows maize, beans, and local vegetables. Her husband works on other people's farms to pay their children's school fees. Mornica is expecting a new baby in just a few weeks. The pregnancy has been difficult, Mornica says. "I feel abdominal pain during evening hours after working in the field," but "I am happy with the maternal child health workers who work in this community and I pray for safe delivery in a health facility." Most women in Mornica's community don't have access to maternal care. Complications during delivery are the number one killer of expecting mothers in the developing world. But with our support, Mornica will be able to give birth in a clean, safe place with the support of skilled attendants.

Rosemary is a subsistence farmer from Kenya who sells her extra produce in the market to earn a small income. She and her husband are thrilled to start a family together, and they have been saving small amounts of money to prepare for the arrival of their child. Now, Rosemary is just a few weeks away from giving birth. Most women in her community lack access to maternal healthcare. But after attending pregnancy classes at Lwala Community Alliance, learning about risk factors, and witnessing the benefits of having medical support in the event of complications, Rosemary says, "I am excited to deliver my baby in the health facility." For just $215, we can cover the cost of Rosemary's safe delivery and give her and her baby a healthy start!

Edy is a cheerful and energetic 13-year-old from Guatemala. For the past three years, Edy has suffered from an inguinal hernia. After walking several kilometers from his rural community to a local health center, physicians advised Edy that he must have the hernia removed. Edy loves to run and play soccer, but his condition leaves him unable to play with his friends. His father explains the great pain he feels in witnessing his son’s suffering. Unfortunately, Edy's family is too poor to afford his procedure on their own. Partner for Surgery is hoping to raise $350 to fund Edy’s surgery costs. Your contributions will provide him with proper treatment and the opportunity for the happy, healthy life every child deserves!

Makara and his mother traveled for two hours to be seen at Children's Surgical Centre in Phnom Penh. Maraka was born with ptosis, a disorder of the muscles that hold up the eyelid. Untreated, ptosis causes trouble with field of vision, headaches, and fatigue. It's important to correct this condition quickly so Makara can live a healthy and unimpaired life. Makara's parents work hard; his mother as a cook and his father as a driver. We hope to help them cover the cost of their son's $250 treatment so they can watch him grow into a normal, happy toddler!