Eyob is a cheerful and playful three-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His joyful personality brightens everyone around him. He loves playing with his toy cars, pretending that chairs are cars and that he is the driver, and watching animated movies. Eyob lives with his mother, aunts, and maternal uncle in a supportive family environment. His mother is a single parent who works part-time as a cleaner to support the family. Eyob was born with hypospadias, a condition that may cause urinary dysfunction and infections. When Eyob was two years old, he became seriously ill with a high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. During his evaluation at a private clinic, doctors explained to his mother that surgical treatment was necessary. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, Eyob is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 14th. His family needs help raising $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Eyob's mother shared, "Thank you so much for giving my son this opportunity. Your kindness has brought hope to our family. May God bless you abundantly and reward you for changing our lives."

Zaw is a 46-year-old man from Burma. He lives by himself in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. His wife and son still live in Burma. In November 2025, while fleeing from Burmese soldiers, Zaw ran and fell to the ground. Despite being in pain, he continued to run until he reached Thailand, where he was able to seek help from locals in the area. He sought treatment at various health facilities and was finally referred to our medical partner's care center, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, for specialized care. Zaw was diagnosed with a left distal femur fracture and has been unable to work. A non-profit has been supporting him for his daily needs, but Zaw needs surgery to facilitate healing and prevent future health complications. He is in pain and can only walk with crutches. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Zaw will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for May 1st and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help Zaw able to walk again and be free from pain Zaw expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for your willingness to support my treatment costs. Although I do not know everyone personally, I will always remember your kindness and support. Without your help, I would have faced permanent disability in my left leg, as I had no one else to ask for help.”

Daudi is a 15-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and five siblings in a pastoralist family that depends on livestock keeping for its livelihood. From a young age, Daudi has helped his family by taking care of the animals and grazing cattle across the plains. Despite his responsibilities at home, he remains committed to his education and is currently a primary school graduate with hopes of continuing his studies. Daudi was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus. This condition causes both of his knees to bend inward. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. The deformity has made walking long distances difficult, especially while herding livestock and performing daily tasks. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Daudi. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 10th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Daudi's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Daudi says, "I want to be able to walk and work without pain so I can help my family and continue my studies."

Cynthia is a 26-year-old single mother of two young children from Kenya. She has a life of persistent hardship, being the firstborn in her family. This forced her to drop out of school due to a lack of school fees, cutting short her education and limiting her employment opportunities. Currently, she stays with her family, and they largely depend on her for the provision of basic needs. Determined to contribute to her children’s upbringing, she takes on small tailoring jobs, paid on commission. Though the income is minimal and inconsistent, it is the only means Cynthia has to provide essentials for her children. Three weeks ago, tragedy struck while Cynthia was returning home from her daily activities. She was involved in a road traffic accident after her motorcycle's front tire burst, causing her to fall forward and hit the ground forcefully with her chin. The impact left her severely injured and in pain. She was rushed to a nearby health facility, where she received a tetanus injection and pain medication before being referred for further medical care. Upon examination at AIC Kapsowar Hospital, Cynthia was found to have a deep left-sided facial laceration, loose teeth accompanied by bleeding, and significant jaw pain. An X-ray confirmed a non-displaced fracture of the mandible. Due to the nature of the injury, she was taken to the operating room and underwent an emergent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with arch bars to stabilise the fractured jaw. Unfortunately, after surgery, her jaw was not properly aligned. Surgical review has determined that she urgently requires a revision ORIF surgery to correct the alignment and restore proper jaw function. Cynthia initially received approval for her first surgery through SHA. However, she has been informed that a repeat ORIF procedure is not covered. Given her financial situation, she is unable to raise the funds required for this revision surgery. As a young mother already struggling to meet daily needs, the burden of medical expenses is beyond her capacity. Cynthia is therefore humbly appealing for support in undergoing the necessary revision surgery. Your assistance will not only restore her health but also enable her to continue caring for her two children, who depend entirely on her. The malalignment has caused her ongoing pain, difficulty chewing, and discomfort while speaking. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 3rd, Cynthia will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation revision. Without this corrective procedure, she risks long-term complications, including chronic pain, impaired nutrition due to difficulty eating, infection, and possible permanent deformity. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,014 to fund this procedure. Cynthia says, "I am still in pain. I feel poorly, am not able to even smile, and I pray for a successful recovery to be able to go home and help my family. Please help me."

Leah is 39 years old and a small-scale farmer from Kenya. She and her husband are poultry farmers. One month ago, Leah began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe backaches and abdominal pain. She was initially treated with medication, but her condition worsened. As the pain persisted and her abdomen became swollen, scans revealed a perforated intestine, requiring emergency surgery. Despite the procedure, Leah continued to experience intense abdominal pain and had to undergo a second surgery during which a portion of her intestine was removed to aid her recovery. Subsequent scans have now revealed fluid buildup in her pelvic area, leaving her in severe pain and unable to heal properly. She was diagnosed with an acute abdomen, and doctors recommended a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund Leah's surgery. On February 3rd, she will undergo surgery, which will, hopefully, greatly improve her quality of life. Leah says, "I haven't been able to move from this bed. I am exhausted, and my stomach is swollen and in pain."

San is a 50-year-old woman from Burma. She lives alone in a village in Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Burma, she moved to Thailand in 2015 in search of better job opportunities. San works as an agricultural day laborer, earning around 2,400 THB per month, which is often not enough to cover her daily expenses. When she needs for basic health care, she visits Mae Tao Clinic (MTC). Lately, she has borrowed 3,000 THB with interest from friends to cover her recent medical costs. For over a year now, San has been experiencing abdomen distension. When she touched her lower right abdomen, she could feel a mass. San went to our medical partner for a review and was diagnosed with uterine myoma. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, San's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, San is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on December 18th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, San will recover from her worrying symptoms, allowing her a healthier life. She said, “I feel very sad and worried about my surgery because I cannot afford to pay for it. Now that I have learned that the organisation (HFA-BCMF) and the donors will cover for my surgery, I feel very happy and relieved. I am thankful to all donors and to HFA-BCMF for saving my life. Without your support, I would not have been able to afford the treatment, and I might have lost my life. When I fully recover, I will return to my work."

Nay is a 13-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his grandmother and mother in Karen State, near the border of Burma and Thailand. He is a student and his mother sells snacks near the school by living. His grandmother is retired. In his free time, he loves with help his mother with purchasing things to re-sell it and sometimes play game in the phone. During his free time, he enjoys playing football. On November 29th, 2025, Nay was helping out at home, when he fell from a chair, causing a fracture on his left arm. He is in pain and unable to move his hand. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Nay will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for December 4th and will cost $1,500. Bones will be aligned and will allow them to heal properly. Once healed he will able to use his hand to write, play sports and carry out daily activities pain free. Nay's grandmother said, "After hearing about the surgery cost we thought about going back to Burma to seek treatment there. However as the injury is bad, the doctors told us the surgery is urgent. Without your support, we don't know what we would have done. We feel happy donors and BCMF can support my grandson."

Linn lives with his family in Mon State, Burma. He and his brothers attend school while his parents works on a rubber farm. The family also maintains a small garden where they grow vegetables for household use and sell the surplus to earn extra income. In his free time, Linn enjoys playing football with his friends. Linn was born with congenital scrotal hypospadias, a birth condition where the urethra opens below the tip of the penis. He underwent surgery in 2013, but unfortunately, it was not successful. In November 2024, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), helped Linn receive the first of two surgeries needed. Unfortunately, Linn developed appendicitis during his hospitalization and required an emergency appendectomy. Linn has had a long and difficult health care journey. Currently, he continues to experience some pain and discomfort, and feels self-conscious about his condition. Thankfully, Linn only needs one more repair surgery, after which his symptoms should finally be resolved. Linn's final surgery is scheduled to take place on November 4th, and BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Linn's mother said, "I felt very unhappy because we could not afford his surgery. After learning that the donors would help my son, I felt so happy and grateful. Thank you for helping my son. I hope to see him become a football player when he grows up because he is happiest when he plays football."