Cristopher is a 12-year-old boy from Colombia. He has big aspirations and a deep determination to achieve them. Cristopher dreams of becoming an architect when he grows up. He’s passionate about imagining and thinking about everything he’ll one day be able to build. Since he was two months old, Cristopher has had an umbilical hernia, a condition in which a small portion of abdominal tissue protrudes through the navel. Surgery has been recommended to correct the hernia and prevent possible future complications. Fortunately, on October 20th, Cristopher will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, Clinica Noel. He needs help raising $1,005 to fund his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Cristopher's mother shared, "To the people who will make Cristopher’s surgery possible, we want to express our most sincere gratitude. Thank you for opening your heart and offering such a precious opportunity. May God multiply every act of kindness you perform and fill your life and that of your family with health, well-being, and blessings. Your support means the world to us, because behind this help is a dreamer, a smart, hopeful child who will be able to move forward and get closer and closer to his goals. As his mom, it fills me with pride to see him dream and believe that he can achieve anything he sets his mind to."

Girdhari is a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver from India. He lives with his wife, three children, parents, and siblings. He shares a close bond with his parents and siblings and takes pride in contributing to the household through his work as an auto-rickshaw driver. About a year and a half ago, Girdhari sustained severe burn injuries in a workplace accident. While working as a cook, hot oil spilled onto a stove and triggered a sudden fire, leaving his legs badly burned. He was treated at a local hospital, but did not receive the specialized burn care needed for proper healing. Over time, this has led to serious complications — his feet have developed contractures, leaving them tilted and making walking painful and difficult. Girdhari now requires corrective surgery and rehabilitation to restore function and improve his quality of life. With timely medical intervention, he has a strong chance of regaining better mobility and continuing to support his family. Fortunately, on April 23rd, our medical partner, GS Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, will help Girdhari undergo burn contracture release surgery to restore movement and improve his quality of life. Girdhari is receiving support from G.S. Memorial Trust, but needs help raising $726 more to fund their procedure and care. Girdhari said, "After this surgery, I am hopeful to fully recover and regain my mobility. That way, I can feel confident to seek out more job opportunities to support my family."

Hoy is 37 years old and a rice farmer from Kandal Province, Cambodia. He is married and lives with his wife, who is a rice farmer, and their son, who is a kindergarten student. In his free time, he helps his wife in the fields. On March 31st, 2026, Hoy sustained a right wrist fracture following a road traffic accident. He is in pain, with immediate swelling in the wrist, and is unable to bend or straighten it, which limits his ability to use his hand for daily activities and farm work. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On April 2nd, Hoy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help him regain wrist movement, reduce pain and swelling, and enable him to use his hand normally. He can contribute $100, but needs help raising $500 more to fund his procedure and care. Hoy said, “After the surgery, I hope that my wrist pain will go away, the swelling will reduce, and I will be able to bend and straighten my wrist normally so I can use my hand again.”

Agness is 59 years old and a farmer from Malawi. She is married with nine children. Eighteen years ago, Agness began to experience troubling symptoms, including a small lump on her neck that grew bigger over time, causing problems with swallowing meals. She visited the nearest hospitals, where she was given some medications after the diagnosis of goiter was made, yet to no avail. With time, she couldn't carry heavy items on her head, concentrate on farm work, and was always tired. She was then referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center (PIH), for support. Agness was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement 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. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Agness receive treatment. On March 10th, she will undergo a thyroidectomy, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and she and her family need help raising money. "Words fail me; thank you in advance, you have space in heaven; your care has already given me hope that all will be well in the end," Agness said.

Seven-year-old Bontu lives with her parents in Ethiopia. As an only child, she is the light of her parent's life, and they would do anything for her. About two years ago, Bontu began experiencing fevers, pain, difficulty in swallowing and snoring. Since then, she is often unwell, and her mother constantly needs to stay with her, forgoing the chance to work and to earn money. Bontu's father works long hours as a manual laborer, trying to earn enough to sustain his family. Bontu has been diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, and she needs surgery to treat her condition. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Bontu, which is scheduled to take place on February 11th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils, hopefully relieving Bontu of her symptoms, and helping her to live more comfortably. "We are so excited for this opportunity that will have our daughter attend school every single day, and play happily with her friends. Our hearts long to see her run and laugh without that constant, heavy exhaustion that has kept her so lonely and isolated for so long," said Bontu's parents.

Mongkul is a one-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives in a rural area of Prey Veng province with his parents. Mongkul's mother sells groceries, and his father is a deliveryman. He is the youngest of three siblings, with his older brother in grade 7 and older sister in grade 2. Mongkul's mom said he enjoys playing with toy cars and likes eating rice with fried fish and pork. Mongkul was born with polydactyly of his right big toe. This means that he was born with an extra toe on his right foot. The extra toe makes it difficult for him to learn to walk normally and to wear shoes comfortably. Fortunately, on January 21st, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra digit. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $379 to fund this procedure. After surgery, he will be able to walk and wear shoes more comfortably. His mother said, “After the surgery, I hope that my son will have a normal leg like the other kids and be able to wear shoes comfortably.”

Samuel is a very cheerful boy from Colombia who loves animals, watching television, and playing with his friends. He dreams of growing up and working alongside his father, following in his footsteps as a welder. He lives in Frontino, Antioquia, with his family. For some time now, he has been suffering from severe tooth decay and is receiving dental treatment. About a year ago, he was evaluated for the first time by a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed multiple deep cavities. Since then, he has been under observation, but the disease has progressed, causing intense and persistent pain, inflammation, episodes of suppuration (presence of pus), and difficulty eating and sleeping. After a complex process, it was concluded that the treatment should be performed under general anesthesia, considering the number of teeth affected and his young. This step represents much more than pain relief: it is an opportunity to give him back his smile, his peace of mind, and the chance to fully enjoy his childhood. With proper treatment, Samuel will have relieved pain, prevent new infections, and regain his quality of life, improving his ability to eat, sleep, and develop normally. Samuel's mother shares with emotion, "Your work is truly admirable. Many children need this process, and thanks to your generous support, many of them will be able to receive the treatment they need. Samuel will be able to regain his smile and the quality of life that every child deserves. Seeing someone who does not know him personally get involved with such love is the purest reflection of human kindness. May God continue to bless you and guide your every step in this mission."

Amos is a 23-year-old man from Kenya. He recently got married and is hopeful about starting a better life for himself and his new family, despite the many challenges he faced growing up. Amos studied only up to Class Seven, as his education was cut short due to a lack of school fees after his family’s circumstances worsened. In 2017, his mother sadly passed away due to complications related to chronic alcoholism. Since then, life has been extremely difficult for the family. His father also struggles with alcoholism and has been unable to care for or provide for his children. As a result, none of Amos’s siblings completed their education. Despite these challenges, Amos has always worked hard to provide for himself through casual jobs. Unfortunately, tragedy struck again just one week ago. While pruning trees in his compound in an attempt to earn a living, Amos accidentally cut his arm, sustaining a fracture of the ulna with an associated tendon rupture. He is now unable to use his hand and is in severe pain, making it impossible for him to work or support his family. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On December 16th, Amos will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will go a long way in restoring his ability to use his arm. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,014 to fund this procedure. Amos says, "I have been admitted to the hospital, but I could not afford the washout procedure. Now that I need surgery, it will be very difficult for me to raise the full hospital bill. I humbly request your support so that I can receive treatment, go back home, and recover. I promise to work hard to provide for myself and my family once I am well.”

Channalen is a 34-year-old taxi driver from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He lives with his wife and their two young children. Their eldest is in kindergarten, and their youngest is just three years old. His wife stays home to care for the children and manage the household. Before his accident, Channalen loved spending his free time playing volleyball with friends in his village. The stairs in their home have now become a daily challenge since his injury. Six months ago, Channalen was involved in a car-to-car collision that left him with a severe fracture of his left hip. He underwent fracture repair surgery, but complications soon followed—an infection developed, and he was referred to a larger hospital. Unable to afford the high cost of care, he felt he had no options. It was only after hearing about our medical partner's care center, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), from his aunt that he found hope. He and his family traveled two hours to reach the hospital. Since the accident, Channalen has been in constant pain. He can only walk with crutches, and even then every step is difficult. He has been unable to work, leaving his family without their primary source of income. On November 14th, Channalen will undergo a hip replacement at CSC. This life-changing procedure will relieve his pain, restore his mobility, and allow him to return to work so he can support his family once again. His family can contribute $60, but needs help to raise $1,440 more to fund his procedure and care. Channalen said, "After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have pain and can walk without using crutches. This may help me a lot because I have to earn money to support my family."

Myo is a 51-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, four children, and father-in-law in a refugee camp in Thailand. His wife is a homemaker, his father-in-law, who is retired, and his children. Myo is a teacher in the refugee camp. For the past five years, Myo has had a right inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain, a burning sensation, and aching in his right groin. Due to the pain and discomfort he experiences, he cannot focus when he teaches. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1468 to fund Myo's hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on October 9th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Myo said, “I would like my discomfort to disappear, and I would like to be able to work properly. I am hoping that my condition will be resolved after surgery.”

Hla is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her two children in Tak Province, Thailand. She is originally from Bago Division, Burma, but she moved to Thailand in 2022 because the Burmese military was collecting money from people in her village, and she and her husband could no longer afford to pay. She was previously an agricultural day laborer, but has not been able to work since early July 2025 due to her medical issues. Her husband is also an agricultural day laborer who lives separately from her, as he works for a different employer. He provides about 2,500 Thai Baht per month for Hla, which is enough to cover her basic household expenses. In early July 2025, Hla noticed heavy vaginal bleeding. She tried to continue working, but that made the symptoms worse. On August 14th, she went to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC), where she had an ultrasound and the doctor told her she had an unidentified mass in her uterus. Currently, Hla continues to have heavy vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, and it is particularly uncomfortable for her to walk due to the bleeding. Hla sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 27th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Hla is worried because she can no longer work or look after her children. “My sister is looking after my children, But I am still worried about my family’s income and about feeding my children, who are still in school.” After her surgery, she looks forward to getting her children back and being able to work again.