Say is a 36-year-old man from Burma who lives with his wife, son, and two daughters in Thailand. His son and older daughter are students, and he and his wife work as agricultural day laborers. In February 2026, Say was climbing a jackfruit tree to pick fruit for his family when a branch snapped, and he fell five meters, landing directly on his extended left leg. He was in severe pain and could not stand or move his leg. An X-ray revealed a fractured left tibia requiring surgery. He remains in constant pain, aggravated whenever he tries to use crutches, and is unable to participate in daily activities. Fortunately, on April 23rd, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, will help Say undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Say needs your support to fund the surgery. Say said, “I feel worried. Now my wife is only able to work. My friend helps support our family with rice, and without it, we would not have been able to survive. But, I know that we can’t continue to depend on him for so long.”

Ketmada is a 17-year-old student from Haiti. She lives with her parents and three older siblings in a mountainous village in central Haiti. Her father is a school custodian, and her mother is a homemaker. She likes cosmetics and beauty care and would like to be a professional cosmetician one day. Ketmada has been diagnosed with a cardiac condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the valves in her heart does not open and close properly due to an infection she suffered earlier in childhood, and as a result, her heart cannot adequately circulate blood through her body. Ketmada needs to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 24th, Ketmada will undergo surgery, during which surgeons will attempt to repair the valve so that it functions more normally. If her valve cannot be repaired, the surgeons will instead remove it and implant an artificial replacement. While another organization, Mitral Foundation, is funding Ketmada's surgery, her family will also need help to fund the costs of her surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. That amount will also support securing travel documents for her family and paying travel costs for the social workers who will accompany Ketmada's family overseas. Ketmada says joyfully, "I am very excited to have this surgery so that I can stop worrying so much about my heart!"

Brian is a 22-year old sociable and ambitious young man from Kenya, who carries dreams bigger than his circumstances. He is the second of four children in his family, and currently enrolled in a course on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in college. January was supposed to mark the beginning of his final academic journey, the last stretch toward the life he envisioned. However, on December 27th, 2025, everything changed. He was on his way home when the motorcycle he was on collided with a speeding vehicle. He jumped off the motorcycle, but the vehicle ran over his leg. He was rushed to AIC Kapsowar Hospital for emergency care, and underwent irrigation and debridement the same day, followed by a repeat procedure two days later. Once the wound was confirmed clean, he underwent fracture repair surgery, and was discharged two days later in stable condition. At his one-week follow-up clinic, the wound was healing well with no signs of infection. He was instructed to return the following week for suture removal and review. Unfortunately, because of the distance to the hospital, Brian sought care at a facility closer to home. His sutures were removed, and a plaster was applied, a measure that had not been advised by AIC Kapsowar Hospital. His wound was thereafter not closely monitored, and over time it broke down. Brian returned to AIC Kapsowar Hospital hospital on January 30th and was diagnosed with an infected implant and developing osteomyelitis. He underwent an urgent surgical washout, removal of the infected implant, and insertion of an antibiotic nail. He was admitted for intravenous antibiotics and intensive wound care. With time and treatment, signs of healing began to show. He was then taken back to the theatre for further wound cleaning, flap coverage, and skin grafting to promote closure. Although progress has been made, he still has a residual wound opening. After consultation between the orthopedic and plastic surgery teams, another perforator flap and skin graft procedure has been recommended. Brian’s mother has done everything she can to support her son. The family's social health insurance cover has reached the maximum limit. Brian's mother runs a small grocery shop, while his father is a driver. Their combined income is not consistent and cannot cover the cost of the upcoming surgery and continued treatment. Brian’s dream of completing his course and building a better future now relies on timely medical intervention. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Brian receive treatment. On February 24th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to achieve full closure and prevent further complications. Now, Brian's family needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Brian says, "I was hoping to complete my studies this year if I had reported in January. It looks like I will be delayed because I am not feeling well now. Please help me, so that I can go back to school and complete my final year."

Mili is a five-month old baby girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mother, who is a homemaker; her father, who is a truck driver; and two older siblings in a neighborhood of La Paz. When Mili was born prematurely, doctors informed her family that she had Down syndrome and a heart condition. Since then, Mili has had difficulty breathing and gaining weight, and needs this surgery to become healthy. Mili has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition prevents Mili's blood from circulating properly, causing her weakness, and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On January 13th, Mili will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Mili's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Her mother says: "I trust my child will have a successful surgery. I'm grateful for the kindness that people at the hospital have shown me; the doctors and nurses and everybody here are very nice to me and my daughter!"

Nicole is a beautiful six-year-old girl from Kenya. She lives with her single mother and three siblings. Her mother does casual work on other people's farms to support her children. She is in the first grade and loves to sing. Nicole dreams of becoming a gospel musician when she grows up. Nicole has clubfoot on her left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. “My heart is heavy. I feel like my daughter didn’t do anything wrong,” says Nicole’s mother. “I just hope she can walk like other kids,” she added. Nicole walks with difficulty, often tiptoeing and sometimes falling. She cannot play freely with her friends and feels sad when other kids laugh at her while she walks. Fortunately, Nicole traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on December 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Nicole's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to wear shoes, walk easily, and enjoy playing with her friends. Nicole's mother shared, "I have high hopes that at CURE Hospital, she will get better, be able to continue her education like other children, and achieve her dream of becoming a gospel musician."

Malita is a 50-year-old married mother of eight from Dedza District, Malawi. Before her illness, she lived an active life, working on a farm. Since 2022, Malita has been experiencing painful abdominal swelling. The condition has significantly affected her daily life as both a farmer and a mother. Currently, the pain is so severe that she is unable to perform any household or farming activities, and her relatives have paused their own activities to care for her. Malita had to visit several hospitals before finally being diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Malita's family has raised some funds for her surgery, but needs help with the remaining amount. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Malita's surgery. On November 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Malita will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Malita says, "I am in pain. Kindly save my life."