Mi is forty-two-years-old and lives with her children in Burma. Mi has been living with vaginal prolapse for the past two years, which causes her extreme discomfort, difficulty urinating, and depression about her condition. Our Medical Partner Burma Border Projects shares, “her husband died two years ago, and she is now responsible for taking care of her children on her own.” Mi depends on rations from the refugee camp where they live and sells vegetables for extra money when her children need clothes. Mi hopes to undergo surgery as soon as she can, but is worried about how the cost and recovery time will affect her ability to take care of her family. Burma Border Projects adds, “This is a burden she carries by herself. Treatment will therefore improve her self-esteem and confidence.” For $1,500, Mi will undergo corrective surgery that will relieve her of painful symptoms and discomfort. Her physicians write, “with treatment Mi will be healthy, making her more capable to look after her seven children.”

Meet Laura, a one-year-old living in Guatemala! Laura has a classic case of the "dwindles" - a common representation of chronic malnutrition in Guatemala. Laura is fighting what healthcare professionals call, "failure to thrive." Her development is slowing. She has less energy and appetite then other kids her age, and each month her growth slows. If this trajectory is not reversed, it will permanently limit her potential and prevent her from living a healthy life. Laura's family is frustrated and concerned about her. But they lack the resources to give her the medical care and nutritional support she needs. This is where we come in! For $525, Laura can receive intensive nutritional therapy that will result in improved growth, energy, appetite, and brain development. Let's help Laura get healthy!

Meet Maude, a 40-year-old mother of four who lives in Haiti. Maude has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her condition has become so painful that Maude can no longer care for herself or perform normal household duties. Maude used to be a nurse but was forced to leave her job during a difficult pregnancy. She then worked hard, selling goods on the street to support her family. Because of her condition, she is now unemployed. She says, “I am looking forward to the success of this surgery so that I can have my physical and mental strength back to return to my previous activities and do the best I can to take care of my family.” Let’s work together to raise $1,500 for Maude’s chemotherapy and surgery. Together we can help Maude support her family and continue to do the things she loves.

Justavino is a 14-year-old boy from remote western Panama who loves reading and dreams to one day play soccer. When Justavino was a toddler, he experienced severe rheumatic fever, which damaged his heart and caused chronic heart failure. As a result, Justavino is unable to play with other children without experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. For the past six months, Justavino has been sick from tuberculosis. Although his infection is getting better, Justavino urgently needs heart surgery to ensure that his body can fully recover from so many bouts with illness. For $1,500, Justavino will receive a heart valve transplant. This surgery will drastically improve his chance of survival. Doctors say it is "literally his only chance for life." Let's help Justavino get well and grow up to adulthood!

Sinyati is a four-year-old girl who lives with her mother and father in Tanzania. Her mother is a house wife and her father raises cattle, but unfortunately many of their cows have died due to diseases and their income has been unpredictable as a result. Sinyati was recently in a terrible accident. Her shawl caught fire, and she endured bad burns on her right knee. Ever since the injury, she's been unable to walk properly. Sinyati's parents told her doctors that they hope their daughter will be able to walk again. For $505, we can fund Sinyati’s post-burn reconstructive surgery so she can live a normal, mobile life, unrestricted by a childhood accident.

Moe Moe is a 15-year old girl who is deeply dedicated to her family. She has a large mass on her neck that her doctors say could become "very dangerous" if she doesn't have immediate surgery to remove it. Moe Moe left school when she was in the second grade to help support her family. Her parents work as day laborers, earning less than 3 dollars a day. While she helps her family around the house, Moe Moe is now unable to work because of concerns regarding her medical condition. Burma Border Projects is requesting $2,000 to fund an operation to remove the mass on Moe Moe's neck. With proper treatment, Moe Moe will be able to help support her family and live the healthy life every teenage girl deserves!

Pedro lives in an extremely remote village in Guatemala. The nearest hospital is a 6 hour bus journey from his village. When Pedro was just 9 years old he was seriously injured in a tragic accident. Exploding fireworks severed his right arm, causing him to lose all function of the limb. The accident had a huge impact on Pedro’s life. Before the accident he had written and performed most other activities with his right hand. After the accident performing even simple tasks, like writing and dressing himself, became a huge struggle. Despite his disability Pedro has achieved incredible things. He is studying literature at a satellite university and hopes to continue his studies at a larger tertiary institution. For just $650.00 doctors can custom fit and build a prosthetic arm for Pedro that will revolutionize his life and allow him to continue with his studies.