Htee is a 10-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her family in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand. Htee and her two siblings were born and raised in the camp. Her parents met and married there after relocating in 2006 due to conflicts between armed groups in their village. Htee’s mother is a homemaker, while her father works as a day laborer. She is currently enrolled in the camp school and is in Grade 5. Additionally, Htee's four cousins live with the family and also attend school. In her free time, Htee enjoys playing with her brother and friends. For two days, Htee has been experiencing troubling symptoms, including severe pain at right lower part of abdominal, high fever, vomiting and lethargy. She is currently admitted at Mae Sariang Hospital, where she was diagnosed with appendicitis. She needs urgent surgery to prevent her condition from getting worse. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Htee receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on April 20th, at Mae Sariang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Htee and her family need your support. Htee’s father said, “My daughter is an active child. She loves to go to school and never missed attendance. Now she is in severe pain, and I hope that she gets better after treatment.”

Roland is a 36-year-old father from the Philippines. He has been living with a fistula for about 15 years. Initially, his symptoms were sporadic and self-resolving. However, flare-ups have become frequent, occurring every two months for the past two years. These episodes cause pain, fatigue, and difficulty sitting, forcing Roland to adjust his daily routine. After Roland traveled to our medical partner's care center, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, surgery was recommended to relieve his symptoms. While this has brought Roland hope, the estimated cost remains beyond his financial capacity, leaving him reliant on antibiotics for temporary relief. Despite his condition, Roland continues to support his family by helping run their small clothing business and taking on electrical work on the side. His condition limits his ability to fully participate in work, leisure activities, and caring for his children. His family strongly believes surgery would restore his quality of life, reduce recurring medical expenses, and ease the financial strain. Fortunately, Roland is scheduled to receive surgery on March 20th at the World Surgical Foundation Philippines. Our medical partner, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, is requesting $1,198 to fund this treatment. Access to surgical treatment would allow Roland to regain comfort, resume normal activities, and provide more stability for his household. Roland shared, "I’m looking forward to playing basketball again without pain and being able to sit comfortably while spending time with my children."

Narin is an eight-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives near Phnom Penh with her parents and two older brothers. Her eldest brother works as a car repairer, and her second brother is a first-year university student majoring in English. Her father sells snacks, and her mother works as a helper at a pagoda near their home. Narin is currently enrolled in Grade 3. Her favorite subject is mathematics. When she grows up, she dreams of becoming a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys playing with slime with her friends and eating grilled meat. For the past one year, Narin has been experiencing hearing loss, noisy breathing, and occasional loud snoring. The symptoms make it difficult for her to concentrate in class because she cannot hear clearly. The condition also affects her communication with family and friends and may impact her learning and daily activities. Narin was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Narin, which is scheduled to take place on March 5th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Narin of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Her father said, “After the surgery, I truly hope this treatment will help her hear clearly, breathe comfortably, and grow up healthy and confident.”

Gilbert is 65 years old and a retired secondary school teacher from Malawi. He is married and a father of five children. His wife is a farmer. Six years ago, Gilbert began to experience troubling symptoms, including a small swelling on his neck. He visited the hospital, where he was diagnosed with recurrent follicular neoplasia of the thyroid. His medical history shows that he previously had a goiter in 1978, which was surgically removed, and he remained well afterwards. In 2023, Gilbert's condition worsened. After several tests, he was then started on chemotherapy for follicular thyroid disease and completed six cycles. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, for surgery and specialized care. He was diagnosed with a goiter, which is an abnormal swelling 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. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Gilbert receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 7th. Surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and he and his family need help raising money. Gilbert shared, "My condition has brought in more pain to my retirement life, ending up draining all my resources on hospital support; kindly help me to get better and get away with the stigma around me, said Gilbert during assessment."

Pan Ei is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. Pan Ei’s father is a farmer. Her mother is receiving kidney dialysis treatment and cannot work. Her siblings help their father on the farm. In her free time, she enjoys playing with children and loves playing football. In the future, she hopes to work hard so she can support her family. Pan Ei was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Pan Ei suffers from fatigue, insomnia, and pain in her finger joints. Aside from her symptoms, she worries about her health condition and the financial burden of repaying debts. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Pan Ei. The treatment is scheduled to take place on January 17th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Pan Ei expresses her gratitude, saying, “Thank you for helping me with financial support. When I heard that your organization and your donors would provide financial support for me, I felt deeply grateful. Thank you so much for helping with the surgery cost.”

Daniel is a six-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing football and riding bicycles. During her pregnancy, Daniel’s father left the family, and his mother faced many challenges while raising him alone. With support from family members, Daniel continued to grow and receive care during the first year of his life from his aunt. Daniel's uncle noticed that there was something different about Daniel, and took him to a clinic for assessment. After examining Daniel and explaining the condition, the doctor helped the family understand that it was a manageable and treatable condition. Daniel’s mother then focused on raising him while waiting for an opportunity for surgery. Daniel was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, Daniel is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on May 8th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Daniel's mom said, “Thank you for giving me this opportunity. We are truly happy as this is not a small thing for our family. I sincerely hope Daniel will be doing well after the surgery.”

Sebastiano is a 77-year-old lifelong farmer from Lilongwe, Malawi. He is married and has eight children, all of whom are now grown and living with their own families. Though his children are independent, Sebastiano continues to farm sweet potatoes, maize, sugar cane, and vegetables, selling what he can to support his household and maintain his independence. One morning, Sebastiano woke up with a strong urge to urinate but could only pass very little urine. The pain and discomfort continued for two days until his eldest son took him to a nearby health centre, where he was catheterised and given medication. The relief was temporary. By mid-December, his condition worsened, and his family decided to take him to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Mission Hospital. At Nkhoma, doctors examined him and performed an ultrasound. Sebastiano was diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate that blocks urine flow. He was advised to undergo an open prostatectomy, a surgery to remove the enlarged portion of the prostate and restore normal function. Sebastiano’s family managed to raise some money toward his treatment, but it is not enough to cover the full cost. After a lifetime of hard work, Sebastiano now needs our help to receive this essential surgery and return to a life free from pain and discomfort. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund the procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Nkhoma Hospital on January 8th, and once completed, it will hopefully improve Sebastiano's quality of life. Sebastiano said, “I wish to heal so I can return to my farm, live without pain, and enjoy the days God still gives me with my wife and family.”

Biruke is 12 years old and a second grader from Ethiopia. His parents are farmers who work hard to support Biruke and his six siblings. Two years ago, Biruke noticed an infection on his right thigh. It was causing him pain, limiting his mobility, and preventing him from attending school and playing soccer. Following a consultation with our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, doctors have recommended that Biruke undergo a sequestrectomy, a surgical procedure involving the removal of fragments of infected, dead bone or tissue. If not treated, it can lead to recurrent infections that may result in life-threatening complications. He is scheduled for surgery on December 6th, and needs help to raise $900 to fund his treatment and care. Once completed, this procedure will alleviate his symptoms and prevent serious long-term complications. Biruke's parents shared, "More than anything, we pray for the simple sight of our son being truly healthy—to see him fully restored, running and playing without constraint. We long for him to share the same freedom and opportunity to attend school as every other child."

Pu is a 42-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his parents and older brother in a refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand. His parents are retired, while his older sister works in the banana farm outside of the camp. Pu has stopped working since his accident in 2024. In his free time, he loves to hunt rats or mice in the forest to help them get by every month. Pu underwent a colostomy, in which the end of the colon is brought through an opening in the abdominal wall. This surgery is often performed to bypass bowel malformations, but colostomies are usually temporary and may call for reversal. In Pu's case, his colostomy requires reversal to restore bowel function and prevent future complications. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of a reverse colostomy for Pu. The surgery is scheduled to take place on March 10th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently, and return to work. Pu said, "I want to recover and find work. Now with my colostomy bag, it prevents me from working. Thank you for helping me."

Yohane is a 12-year-old student from Tanzania. He comes from a large family of eight children, and his parents are small farmers who rely on the land for their livelihood. Despite his condition, Yohana has always shown a determined spirit and a bright smile. He had to drop out of school because of the challenges he faced walking to and from school. Yohane has clubfoot on his right foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Yohane's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where the medical team will begin clubfoot treatment on November 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Yohane's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. Yohane says, “I miss going to school with my friends.”

Angella is 46 years old and a single mother of two from Malawi. She sells jewelry and used to earn about $288.50 per month when she was in good health. However, her illness has significantly affected her business due to frequent hospital visits, which have drained her income. For two years, Angella has been experiencing severe pain on the left side of her abdomen, where a swelling had developed, accompanied by a backache. She promptly visited the hospital, where she was given painkillers. As time went by, the pain resurfaced, prompting more hospital visits. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Angella's surgery. On October 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Angella will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Angella shared, "I wish I could have peace of mind through surgery to get rid of pains, backache, and anemia."

Four-year-old Dylan is from Colombia. He dreams of becoming a veterinarian when he grows up. Since 2023, Dylan has had a dental condition that requires specialized care. Due to the complexity of Dylan's treatment and the distance he and his family live from the necessary facilities, the pediatric dentist determined that the best course of action would be to perform a surgical procedure under general anesthesia. This decision aims to prevent Dylan from having to undergo multiple surgeries, which would be very painful and traumatic for him. What affects Dylan most are the cavities in his teeth. Where he lives, there is only a basic health center, and if Dylan's condition were to lead to an infection, his family would not be able to access adequate medical care for him. This reality has forced Dylan's family to seek out other facilities, which represents a great financial and logistical challenge for them With the help of our medical partner, Clinica Noel, Dylan is scheduled to undergo dental surgery on August 21st. The family needs your support to raise the $868 needed to fund Dylan's procedure. Dylan's mother said: "As a mother, I hope that this treatment will transform my son's quality of life. It has been a difficult process, especially given our circumstances, and that is why this opportunity is such a blessing for us. The fact that Dylan can be at ease, recover his teeth in the best possible way, and, above all, relieve the pain he has been enduring, fills our hearts with gratitude."