Lopenyo is a four-month old baby boy, the most recent addition to his family of thirteen children. The family lives in a grass-thatched, mud-walled house in Kenya where they raise livestock to support themselves. Unfortunately, they recently many of their animals and much of their farmable land because of a drought in their region. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), has diagnosed Lopenyo with hydrocephalus, a medical condition where there is a buildup of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain. The extra fluid exerts pressure on the developing brain, and can cause head enlargement, loss of vision, permanent brain damage, and death. “He has been vomiting especially in the mornings, is very irritable and seems drowsy,” reports AMHF. “Lopenyo is likely to have delayed development.” For $980, we can help fund treatment to drain Lopenyo’s excess intra-cranial fluid, regulate his intra-cranial pressure, and reduce his risk of suffering permanent brain damage or premature death. “Our family lives a very simple life and now that my son is sick, I feel devastated that we cannot meet his care. I really wish that he gets treated soon,” says Lopenyo’s mother. Let’s help make her dream a reality.

Meet Daneth, a five-year-old girl from Cambodia who enjoys playing dolls with her younger sister. Daneth currently has a burn contracture on the back of her left knee. This area of damaged, tightened skin, “makes it very difficult and painful for her to walk or sit or do any motion that involves bending her leg,” says our medical partners at Children’s Surgical Centre. “The scar also makes her shy.” Daneth’s parents explain that Daneth “loved to run outside and play before her injury, but now that hurts her so she sits inside almost all day.” For $240, we can fund a procedure to remedy the burn contracture and give Daneth “a better range of motion in her knee and far less pain.” Let’s help Daneth get back to her active childhood!

Meet Pamela, a 27-year-old woman from Kenya! “Pamela is kind and polite mother of two children who are currently in their early primary school,” describes our medical partner, Lwala Community Alliance (LCA). ”Pamela is married to a farmer who grows food crop on their small piece of land while she runs a business. She likes watching netball and athletics whenever she is free.” Pamela is currently pregnant with her third child. “Pamela feels lower abdominal pain and some back pain in most of her morning hours,” explains LCA. “Pamela cannot afford the cost of her treatment because what they currently have can only cater for their family's needs.” For $290, Pamela will receive proper prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care to ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. “I hope for a safe delivery and quick recovery so that I can return to my business and improve on our family’s income,” says Pamela. Let’s help Pamela have a safe delivery and get back to work!

"Paulo is a cute and happy five-month-old baby boy," African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) tells us about this only child from Tanzania. "Paulo’s parents are small scale farmers. They were given a small piece of land by Paulo’s grandfather and their major income is through that piece of land." Paulo was born with clubfoot in both of his feet and affects his gait when he walks. Clinicians at AMHF have been able to take a look and have recommended a corrective surgery so this can be taken care of early in Paulo's life. "When Paulo starts to walk, he will be able to step on his feet and walk on plantigrade," AMHF continues. "Chances of developing early osteoarthritis will also decrease." We wish for him to be able to walk properly when the time comes and be independent as he continues to grow,” Paulo's mother says of her baby boy. Let's fund the surgery Paulo needs to walk properly for the rest of his life.