Thi is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband in Karen State. Thi and her husband work as rubber tappers in the rubber fields, but she had to stop working in November 2025 because of her pregnancy. During her free time, she enjoys watching TikTok videos on her phone and doing her household chores. Thi is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Thi undergo a C-Section on January 16th at our medical partner's care center, Tha Song Yang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Thi needs your support. Thi expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much to donors for assisting with my C-section costs. I feel immense happiness for your support. Without your support, I could not afford the surgery and it could endanger my life. I hope you can continue to support more patients like me and wish for the wealth and growth of your organization."

Danae is a two-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mother, who runs a small convenience store, and her father, who works as a taxi driver but has recently been at home helping care for Danae. She is the family's first child. When Danae was born, she had difficulty breastfeeding and gaining weight. Doctors informed her parents that she had a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta, a narrowing of the aorta that causes blood to back up and places strain on the heart. Danae needs surgery treatment to treat the condition. Fortunately, on April 29th, our medical partner, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría, will help Danae undergo cardiac surgery to repair the affected section of the aorta. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Danae needs your support to fund her surgery and care. Danae's grandmother said, "We had travelled a long way to be here, and we are so happy that my first grandchild can receive her surgery now."

Aye is a 40-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and four children in Mae La Refugee Camp, Tak Province, Thailand. Aye is a homemaker. Her eldest daughter has had to stop studying to help take care of her and look after household chores. Her husband and two sons are agricultural day laborers, and her youngest daughter is a student. Since July 2024, Aye began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain in her left lower back and upper abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. She was diagnosed with gallstones and advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Aye is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on January 7th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Aye's procedure and care. Aye said, “I feel sad and stressed as I have to visit the hospital every two months for my condition. My elder daughter has had to sacrifice her studies to care for me. Thank you to BCMF and donors for accepting my case for support with my treatment cost.”

Lennox is eight years old and a third-grader from Kenya. He is the second-born in a family of three. He loves interacting with others and always wears a bright smile. Lennox was born with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects one side of his body and makes walking difficult. Since he was young, his parents have struggled to find the right help for him. They visited several hospitals where Lennox underwent casting and physiotherapy, but sadly, his condition did not improve. “We struggled a lot to look for the right hospital to treat my son until we found Cure Hospital, and now my heart and mind are at ease,” Lennox’s father shared. Lennox has clubfoot on his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, can help. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on February 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Lennox's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk and participate fully in school and daily life. “Based on what I have experienced at CURE, with the excellent services and care, I know that when we go back home, my son will be better,” Lennox’s father said with hope.

Hannah is a casual laborer from Kenya. She was married but separated from her husband, left to care for their five children alone. Hannah does casual work picking tea from her neighbors' farms to sustain her family. Her children are now grown up and also doing casual jobs. Six years ago, Hannah began to experience troubling symptoms, including a dry cough that was becoming consistent and difficulty in swallowing. She started going to different local clinics, and the treatment she received did not give her relief. Over time, she started having headaches, sometimes severe, and noted a swelling on her neck. Someone advised her to go to a big hospital, and she decided to come to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where she was diagnosed with a multinodular goiter, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hannah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on December 4th. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising money. Hannah said, "This problem has kept me going to different places to look for help." I am worried because I need to be there for my children. I ask for support so that I can be operated on and be back to my everyday life."

Nosim is a 10-month-old girl from Tanzania. She lives with her parents and is the only child in the family. Her father is a farmer who depends on seasonal agriculture to support the household. Nosim has clubfoot on her right foot. When she was born, her mother noticed that her right foot was bending inward, now making it difficult for her to place her foot properly when trying to stand or crawl. Concerned about her daughter’s development, the family sought medical advice and was referred for specialized care. 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, Nosim's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on March 9th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Nosim's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to grow up with normal feet, walk normally, and participate in everyday childhood activities without limitations. Nosim's mother says, “My hope is to see my daughter walk confidently and grow up without this condition holding her back.”

Cyril is a two-year-old baby boy from Kenya. His mother recalls his birth being smooth, and was a joyous moment for his parents and four older siblings. His mother was pursuing a certificate in social work until she paused her studies to care for Cyril. His father is the family's sole provider and sometimes finds it difficult to cover the family's expenses. When Cyril was a few weeks old, his mother thought that his head seemed to be growing quickly, but was unsure if it was a part of his normal development. When she brought him to his six-week clinic, Cyril was reviewed and diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Friends and family fundraised to support a shunt insertion surgery for Cyril, and his parents and siblings experienced immense relief when the surgery was completed and he was able to return home. Unfortunately, Cyril’s symptoms returned, and about a month ago, he began to throw up after being fed. His mother called the doctor who performed his surgery, and the family was referred to our partner’s medical care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH). The family made a long journey to the hospital in search for help, hopeful that their son will get better. Now, Cyril requires a shunt revision surgery. It has been very difficult for Cyril’s family to see him suffer. However, they are hopeful that Cyril will be able to make a complete recovery and achieve his milestones. Cyril has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Cyril has been experiencing an increasing head circumference and vomiting. Without treatment, Cyril will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of surgery for Cyril that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 2nd and will drain the excess fluid from Cyril's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Cyril will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Cyril’s mother shares, “My son is suffering, especially now that he is unable to eat. I am, however, hopeful that after this surgery, that will change and Cyril will be able to grow well.”