Berete is a young woman living with her parents in Mali. She is pregnant, and was recently diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal complication of pregnancy that can be lethal for both mother and baby. Berete’s father is unable to walk or work, so Berete’s mother is the family’s primary breadwinner. Despite doing her best to support the family, Berete’s mother can’t afford the cesarean section critical to saving the lives of Berete and her child. For $560, we can pay for Berete's C-section and give her and her baby a healthy start in life.

Sandray is the only child of a loving couple. She was born with hydrocephalus, a condition in which extra fluid in the head places pressure on the brain. Sandray had a surgery early in life to place a shunt in her head and decrease the pressure of the fluid. However, the shunt is malfunctioning, and she now needs a $950 surgery to replace it and relieve the pressure for good. Repairing this shunt will help her brain develop normally and enable her to grow again. Without this surgery, Sandray will have permanent neurological problems. Together, we can help this family see their beloved daughter grow up without major medical complications.

"Baby C" was just born! Unfortunately, he has a severe cleft lip and palate deformity. This can be dangerous because it will prevent him from feeding normally, and could result in malnutrition. Fortunately, Baby C's mother lives in a community where Wuqu' Kawoq has primary care programs, and she knew to come for help. Wuqu' Kawoq is calling this little guy "Baby C" because he doesn't have a name yet. Guatemalan indigenous parents often hold off on naming new babies for several weeks, especially when they have birth defects, in order to make sure that they are going to survive. Fortunately, with support from Watsi donors, Baby C can thrive. For $850, we can pay for his nutritional care and eventual corrective surgery, making it possible for him to live a normal, healthy life.

Maureen is the youngest of three siblings. She lives with her family in Tanzania, an east African country known for Mount Kilimanjaro and its rich cultural history. Maureen was born with club foot. She cannot stand on her own, and will not be able to walk or run without surgery to treat her condition. Maureen's parents want nothing more than for their daughter to grow up healthy, but they cannot afford the medical care she needs. Africa Mission Healthcare Foundation is requesting $500 for Maureen's surgery. Donations will cover the cost of her tendon lengthening procedure and casting. With our support, Maureen can grow up to live the active and independent live her parents dream of for her!

Wai Linn is a 1-year-old boy from Burma who was born with corneal scarring that makes him nearly blind. In very bright light, he can begin to make out objects, but his lack of vision is already stunting his development and worrying his family. A $2000 surgery can restore Wai Linn's sight and give him a shot at a normal life, with education and work prospects like anyone else. Wai Linn’s grandmother is very worried about him. She and his family sought treatment for him immediately after he was born with white cloudy eyes, but after repeatedly borrowing money to pay for his medical bills, they are now running out of options. Watsi's Medical Partner says, "she is very emotional, and says that she worries he won’t be able to live a normal life." Let's help Wai Linn get the medical care he needs to grow up normally.

Mary has an esophageal stricture due to a previous injury. She has had eight dilatations in order to enable her to be able to eat. She has great difficulty swallowing and if she does not receive surgery she will become severely malnourished. Mary is 26 and currently living in Kenya with her mother and siblings. Mary has had very little education and is unable to work anymore. Even though Mary is unable to work or go to school, she has not given up hope! "I would like to go back to school so that I can be an electrical engineer," she says. For $1,500, we can help Mary have an esophagectomy which will be followed by a dilatation. This will allow her to eat normally and avoid severe malnutrition. Let's help Mary to regain her independence and pursue her interests.