John is a 52-year-old small-scale retailer from Kenya. He is a father of two and the family’s main breadwinner. Since his accident, his family has faced significant hardship. His wife has had to take on casual jobs to provide for the household, while also caring for him. John lost his father earlier this year, and on the way back from the burial, he was involved in a grisly road accident, narrowly escaping death. The incident occurred along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Naivasha, when the matatu he was traveling in collided head-on with a bus. John sustained multiple injuries to his head, hands, pelvis, and legs. He was rushed to a district hospital, where he received first aid treatment. However, due to the severity of his injuries and multiple fractures, he sought specialized care at our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Upon arrival, scans confirmed the extent of the fractures he sustained. Although he managed to enroll into the national health insurance scheme, it could not cover all the surgeries he requires. Since the accident, John has been confined to a wheelchair and requires assistance to move around. He continues to live in pain and is now reaching out for support so he can undergo an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure, and continue his recovery journey. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 5th, John will undergo a fracture repair procedure to treat his fractures, and help him regain his mobility. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. John says, “I am in constant pain. I can’t walk, sleeping is difficult, and I rely on pain medication just to get through the day.”

11-year-old Allan lives in Kenya with his mother and older brother. His mother, who is a single parent, works as a tailor to support her family. Two years ago, Allan was playing with friends at school, when he tripped. By the next day, his leg was swollen and painful, and he was unable to walk. His mother quickly took him to the nearest dispensary, where he received an injection, but the pain didn't go away. The swelling continued to get worse. Allan was then taken to a district hospital, where an X-ray showed damage to the soft tissue in his leg. He was given medication, but the swelling and pain got even worse, and he began having trouble breathing. Allan was then admitted in another hospital for a week, where he was put on oxygen. He still couldn’t walk, and further scans revealed that he had broken bones. Allan was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he had a fracture repair surgery in April 2023, to repair the damage. This was followed by another surgery in February 2024 to remove the plates from the first surgery, and to replace them with new ones that would better hold his bones together. Allan was to undergo a bone transport surgery towards the end of 2024, but his wound was severely infected, so he had to undergo several procedures in 2025 to clean and close up his wound, before he could proceed with the bone transport. His wound has been healing well, and he is now set to undergo bone transport surgery. Unfortunately, Allan's national health insurance is now depleted, due to the multiple surgeries. The income that Allan's mother earns barely covers the basic needs for her elder son, who is in high school, and Allan, who has required frequent medical care after his injury. She has been relying on the kindness of others to help with hospital bills, but has not been able to raise enough money for Allan’s upcoming surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is seeking $1,500 to cover the cost of Allan's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on February 4th, at AIC Kijabe Hospital. Allan is looking forward to a time when he will be fully recovered, and can return to school. He said: “My friends go to school, but I stay at home because of my leg injury. I am supposed to be in Grade 7, but for now, I stay at home.”

Brian is a 17-year-old boy from Kenya. His father is a primary school teacher. Brian is due to start school and is worried about missing lessons and falling behind in the syllabus. Education is very important to him, and he hopes to resume his studies as soon as possible. Three weeks ago, Brian experienced a convulsion and fell into a fire. As a result, he sustained severe burns to his leg. He was eventually brought to the hospital, where the surgical team assessed him. The surgeon managed his injuries through multiple dressing changes, surgical debridement, and, due to the severity of the burns, amputation of one toe. Brian was later placed on a wound vacuum (VAC) to support healing. At present, his condition is stable, and he is doing relatively well. However, he still requires a skin graft to achieve proper wound coverage and complete healing. On January 6th, Brian is scheduled to undergo a skin graft procedure, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,183 to fund his procedure and care. Brian says, "I hope that after the skin graft, my hospital stay will be reduced. I should be in form four, and I don't want to fall behind, especially with the syllabus. My goal is to take after my father, be a teacher, and aim higher to head a teachers' organization in the future. Please help me. "

Neema is 12 years old and a student from Tanzania. She is the second-born in a family of three children. Her parents farm rice to sustain the household. Neema is a bright student in Class 4. But this year, her teacher noticed she was crying constantly because walking was becoming increasingly painful. Her classmates also pointed out her unusual gait and sometimes made her feel different from them. Her feet bend inward significantly, making movement difficult and lowering her self-esteem. Neema has clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is 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, Neema's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on December 5th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to fund Neema's clubfoot repair. Neema dreams of having straight feet, walking without pain, and continuing her education like her friends. She is polite, well-mannered, and deeply appreciative of every effort made to help her. Neema says, "I want my friends to stop laughing and staring at my leg because it makes me uncomfortable."

22-year-old Prae, from Burma, currently resides in a care center in Mae Sot District, in Tak Province, Thailand. She used to work as a nursery assistant, but she had to stop working completely in November 2024, due to worsening lower back pain. She is currently enrolled in a Thai language school, which she attends weekly. She receives free accommodation and meals from the foundation where she lives. When she was 10 years old, Prae began experiencing intermittent pain in her lower back and started taking over-the-counter pain relief medication. However, she did not seek formal medical care until five years later, when her symptoms worsened. During her visit to a local hospital, a doctor provided her with a back brace and gave her stronger pain relief medication to help manage her pain. In March 2025, the spinal specialist examined her and strongly recommended surgery, explaining that her spinal curvature was compressing nerves and affecting her mobility. Prae continues to suffer from lower back pain, which impacts her sleep and mobility. She uses a walking stick to move around slowly. Due to her pain, she is unable to work and is distressed by her loss of independence and increasing financial insecurity. She often feels upset and isolated when she sees her peers living without pain. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Prae will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for June 27th, and she needs help to raise $1,500. This surgery will help free Prae from pain and enable her to walk comfortably again. Prae needs your help to raise the money for her treatment and care. Prae expressed her gratitude and stated, “Thank you to BCMF and the donors for agreeing to support my treatment, as I can no longer tolerate the pain. I only wish to be pain-free and to be able to work."

Nebrida is 40 years old and a farmer from Malawi. She is married and has three children aged 17, 15, and 12. Together with her husband, they rely heavily on farm produce. However, this year, they faced challenges due to poor rainfall. In 2007, Nebrida began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling that grew bigger by the day and was associated with neck heaviness, breathlessness, and an inability to carry heavy items on her head. Despite many hospital visits, nothing much was done, causing her to stay home and endure the pain. Last month, she learnt about our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, and decided to seek treatment. She 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. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Nebrida receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on August 16th, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and she and her family need help raising money. Nebrida said, "I wish I could get better and do my daily activities again."

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."

Ku is a 21-year-old woman who lives in a refugee camp in the Hong Son Province in Thailand. She was born in the refugee camp after her parents, who are originally from Karen State, Burma, moved there 35 years ago due to armed conflicts in her village area. Ku is the youngest of her three siblings. Her father left the family when she was 10 years old, and two of her older siblings are married. She now lives with her mother who is a homemaker, her sister who has a disability, her husband who sometimes works as a day laborer outside of the camp, and her son who is in preschool. The family receives 1119 baht (approx. 37 USD) through a cash card each month from The Border Consortium. Ku works as Mother and Child Health (MCH) worker in the refugee camp hospital under Malteser International. She earns 1,200 baht (approx.40 USD) per month. Their monthly total income is often not enough to cover their daily expenses. They received free basic health care in the refugee camp, provided by Malteser International (MI) Thailand. During her free time, she enjoys going to the forest with her friends to fetch firewood and vegetables. Ku is currently expecting her second child. Due to a high-risk pregnancy, her doctors have recommended that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ku undergo a C-Section on May 5th. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Ku needs your support. Ku says: “I love my job and always try to be a good MCH worker. With support for my upcoming surgery, I will continue helping my community and my family too.”

Dulce is a seven-year-old girl from Colombia. She lives in the Bagre sector of Antioquia with her mother and brother. Dulce enjoys playing with her friends. She loves eating French fries and sausages. Unfortunately, she has trouble chewing hard foods because of severe cavities, which interfere with her eating, as she has pain and discomfort. Dulce needs dental surgery that will be done under anesthesia with the help of our medical partner, Clínica Noel. On May 23rd, Dulce will have dental surgery, and she needs help to raise $868 to fund this procedure. Dulce's mother said, "This will improve Dulce's quality of life because she will no longer have pain when eating and will be able to eat comfortably."