Jackson is a 60-year-old man from Uganda. He is married to his wife, Lidia, and they have five children. Together, they are small-scale farmers, working hand-in-hand to take care of their family. Jackson's firstborn is 36 years old, and his lastborn is 25 years old. Jackson completed primary school through class seven but was unable to continue due to a lack of school fees. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends. Two months ago, Jackson noticed a small, painless swelling around his umbilical region. At first, it did not hurt much, so he continued working. As the weeks passed, the swelling grew and became painful. Recently, the pain suddenly increased, forcing him to go to a nearby health center for an ultrasound scan. There, Jackson was diagnosed with a hernia but was not operated on because he could not afford the cost. In the past two days, Jackson has been unable to eat due to the pain. One of his children decided to take him to our medical partner's care center Rushoroza Hospital for help. At Rushoroza Hospital, Jackson was reviewed by the surgeon, who diagnosed him with an intestinal obstruction and obstructed hernia. An emergency curative laparotomy is urgently needed. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Jackson receive treatment. His surgery will cost $284, and Jackson and his family need your support. Jackson says, "I truly say thank you for helping me take care of my hospital surgical bills as I could not have managed to take care of them on my own. And also a big thanks to the doctors for a quick intervention to save me."

Naw Sar is a volunteer teacher who lives with her friends in a school dormitory in a village in Karen State, Burma. She has been teaching for two years. In exchange for her work, Naw Sar receives food and accommodation. In her free time, she loves listening to music and spending time with friends and students in the village. Naw Sar traveled for a training in January. The following day, she began experiencing stomach pain and went to a local clinic for tests, where she received some medications. However, her condition did not improve. Two days later, her friend brought her to Mae Sot Hospital, where she had an ultrasound, chest x-ray, and a CT scan. The doctors diagnosed her with appendicitis and told her she needs emergency surgery for an appendectomy. Currently, Naw Sar is in severe pain in her lower abdomen and has vomited several times. She needs support to cover the cost of her urgent surgery and treatment. Naw Sar's friend said, "Thank you for helping her and if without the organization and the donors, we do not know where to look for support for her and we also cannot help her as a friend. This support really means a lot to us and especially for her."

Mercy is a 33-year-old woman from Kenya and a University graduate, where she attained a bachelor's degree in Economics and History. She is a single mother to one child and also supports her sibling, who is currently in Form Four - her final years of schooling. To sustain her family, Mercy ventured into small-scale farming, relying on seasonal potato farming as her primary source of income. Despite the challenges she has faced, Mercy remains hopeful and determined. Her long-term goal is to return to school to pursue a postgraduate diploma, believing that further education will help secure a more stable and promising future for herself and her family. Three days ago, Mercy began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, severe lower abdominal cramps, and slight spotting. She underwent laboratory tests and an ultrasound, which revealed features suggestive of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition that required immediate surgical intervention. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $770 to fund Mercy's surgery. Mercy says, "I am supporting my sibling in Form Four, and honestly, after that, I will go back to pursue higher education in the arts so that I can seek employment as a teacher. Please help, as I hope to recover soon."

Emmanuel is a 25-year-old man and the youngest in his family of seven children. Growing up, Emmanuel dreamed of completing his studies and becoming an engineer. However, he had to stop his education due to a lack of school fees and supplies. His hope was rekindled when a kind, compassionate man took Emmanuel in and supported his education so he could return to school. During his free time, Emmanuel enjoys playing football. He is hopeful about his recovery and looks forward to returning to campus, resuming his studies, and getting back on the football pitch. About one year ago, Emmanuel began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain. Initially, the pain was mild and would subside after he received medication from various health centers. However, about a week ago, the pain returned with increased severity, preventing him from returning to campus. Despite visiting several medical facilities, Emmanuel did not receive adequate help and was eventually referred to our medical partner at Rushoroza Hospital. At Rushoroza Hospital, several tests were conducted, and he was diagnosed with gut perforation. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Emmanuel receive treatment. This procedure costs $284, and Emmanuel needs your support. Emmanuel says, "I could not have survived without the medical support you gave me. When I was told that I needed surgery to survive, I was extremely stressed, but God made a way. Thank you so much. I promise never to give up, and I will always help others whenever I am able."

Tihun is an outgoing young girl from Ethiopia who loves playing with children of all ages and is eager to start school. She lives with her mother in government housing in Jinka, about 600 kilometers from Addis Ababa. Her mother, a single parent, works domestic jobs such as washing clothes and baking injera, to provide for her daughter and meet their basic needs. After Tihun's birth, her mother faced numerous challenges. However, with support from hospital staff and government assistance, they were provided with housing. Despite her limited income, Tihun's mother works tirelessly to care for Tihun, often borrowing money from neighbors or requesting food support when necessary. About four months ago, Tihun experienced worsening symptoms, and her mother brought her to a health center. She received deworming medication, but her symptoms persisted and worsened, leading to increased abdominal bloating, difficulty breathing, and fainting. Eventually, her mother took her to a nearby hospital, where preparations were made for Tihun to undergo surgery. However, it was determined that surgery could not resolve the issue because the mass was too complex to remove at the time. Thankfully, a patient coordinator at the hospital informed Tihun's mother about our medical partner, BethanyKids, and referred her for further care. The hospital staff came together to raise funds for Tihun's transportation and accommodation. Tihun was diagnosed with an abdominal mass, an abnormal growth in the abdomen that can cause visible swelling, discomfort, pain, and bloating. A scan confirmed the presence of a mass on her abdominal wall. She needed an emergency procedure and her family needs help raising $1,500 for her care. Tihun's mother said, "I'm grateful to everyone for the care. It feels more like family than just seeking treatment. I hope my child returns home safely, and I will always see you all as a part of my family."

Stephen is a father of two from Kenya. His children are aged five and four years old. Stephen works as a casual laborer, maintaining machines for a repair company and getting work whenever he can. Stephen needs urgent surgery, and his family is requesting assistance to afford the costs of his procedure. One year ago, Stephen began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe bloating and vomiting. He visited a nearby hospital for treatment, but his symptoms worsened after he returned home, forcing his family to take him to another facility. He was diagnosed with perforated ulcers, requiring urgent surgery to close the opening in his stomach. Stephen underwent the procedure and was later discharged. However, just four days later, Stephen noticed discharge coming from his surgical wound. When he returned to the hospital, his condition had become critical, and he was immediately referred to our medical partner's facility. Upon arrival at our facility, Stephen was in severe pain. Further tests confirmed that his ulcers had perforated once again and that the previous surgical repair had failed, causing stomach contents to leak into his duodenum and putting his life at immediate risk. His physicians recommend an emergency laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat his condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund Stephen's surgery. He will undergo surgery at AIC Kijabe Hospital that, once completed, will greatly improve his quality of life. Stephen says, "I was in so much pain that I don't even remember how I got to the hospital, but I'm grateful to be alive."

Joan is a two-year-old from Uganda. She is one of six children and has a twin sibling. Her mother practices small-scale farming, growing beans and cassava on rented land. Her income goes toward meeting her family's basic needs and paying rent for the land, leaving no other source of income to cover the cost of her children's medical care. Recently, Joan developed a strangulated umbilical hernia that causes her to experience pain, swelling, and vomiting. Her mother brought her to Ibanda Hospital, where she was examined by the surgeon and recommended to undergo an immediate herniotomy. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund Joan's emergency surgery. Joan's mother said, "I thank God for the care my child is receiving at Ibanda Hospital. I am hopeful to get assistance towards the operation of my child. I will keep practicing farming and take care of my child."

Sicora is a 41-year-old woman and a mother of six children from Uganda. She and her husband are both small-scale farmers, growing food for their family and selling the surplus to cover school fees and other expenses. In her free time, Sicora enjoys singing church hymns and listening to the radio. A few days ago, everything changed when Sicora developed sharp abdominal pain, especially in the epigastric region. Due to a lack of funds, she endured the pain for two days before going to the nearest health facility for support. There, she was treated for gastritis with oral medication and was referred to her regional hospital. On the way, a local motorcyclist familiar with the Watsi program advised them to visit our medical partner's facility, Rushoroza Hospital. After various tests at Rushoroza Hospital, Sicora was diagnosed with gastric perforation, and the doctor recommended an emergency curative laparotomy for her to recover. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Sicora receive treatment. She will undergo a curative laparotomy that will address her symptoms and prevent future health complications. This procedure will cost $284, and Sicora and her family need your support. Sicora said, "I thank God and everyone who was able to put a hand in trying to heal me. If it were not for the help from this program, I could not have survived. I believe that I will heal and return to my family."

Paw Day is a 17-year-old from Burma. She lives with her mother, sister, brother-in-law, and three nieces in an internally displaced persons camp in Karen State. Her sister and brother-in-law are agricultural day laborers, while Paw Day and her mother are homemakers who also weave traditional Karen clothes for sale. In her free time, Paw Day enjoys weaving traditional Karen shirts and bags, foraging for vegetables in the forest, and playing with her nieces. A few days ago, Paw Day began to experience troubling symptoms, including a severe stomach ache, vomiting after eating, and a fever. She was diagnosed with appendicitis and needs surgery to prevent her condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Paw Day receive treatment. She will undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix, at Mae Sariang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Paw Day and her family need your support. Paw Day's mother said, "I do not have money for her treatment. My family cannot afford basic needs, especially food, and we do not have enough money, so we sometimes need to borrow from our neighbors. Without your help, my daughter could not receive treatment so quickly. Thank you so much for providing this support."

Night is a 33-year-old woman who is married with three children. She told us that she is a woman of strong faith who finds comfort in her Catholic beliefs and in reciting her rosary. In her free time, Night enjoys spending time with her family. A month ago, Night began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain. On September 12th, she developed such severe abdominal pain that worsened throughout the day that she sought urgent medical attention. At Rushoroza Hospital, the doctor diagnosed her with a leaking tubal ectopic pregnancy and recommended an immediate emergency laparotomy surgery to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Night receive treatment. Her surgery will cost $284, and Night and her family need your support. Night says, "I thank God that I was able to be considered for treatment because I was in severe pain and my condition was getting worse. I am excited to see that my health is restored and to live without pain."

Oo Ler is a 42-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his three sons and daughter in a village in Karen State. He and his family are subsistence farmers who also raise animals such as pigs, chickens, and buffalo, and grow their own vegetables. His daughter is a teacher in the village. When the family needs extra money, they sell one of their buffalo to buy necessities. In his free time, Oo Ler loves to go hunting and fishing. In September 2025, Oo Ler began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe pain in his lower right abdomen. Eating made the pain worse, and he felt fatigued. Oo Ler was diagnosed with appendicitis and needs surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Oo Ler receive treatment at Mae Sariang Hospital. He will undergo an appendectomy, a surgery that removes an appendix when it becomes infected. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Oo Ler and his family need your support. Oo Ler said, "After I am fully recovered, I will return home and help my family with the work on the farm. Now, my son needs to look after the buffalo, and my wife is working alone on the farm. She also has to look after all of the household chores. I am worried that if I take too long for my treatment, my wife might not be able to manage the farm, and we will not have enough rice."

Ronny is a nine-year-old primary school student. He lives with his parents, two siblings, and a grandchild of the family in Uganda. Ronny is the lastborn of eight children, five of whom are married. His parents are small-scale farmers who grow food crops on their small plot of land to provide for the family. In his free time, Ronny enjoys playing football with his friends. Ronny suddenly fell ill with abdominal pain. At first, the pain was mild but made him uncomfortable. His father knew something was wrong and took him to a health center, where he was admitted for two days and later discharged. A few hours after discharge, the pain returned, and they went to another health center, where Ronny was admitted for another day. Despite these efforts, Ronny was not helped and received another referral to a regional hospital. There, a doctor advised them to visit our medical partner's hospital, Rushoroza Hospital. Ronny's father used his limited funds to travel to Rushoroza Hospital, paying UGX 35,000 for the journey. After various tests, Ronny was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction and intussusception. His doctor recommended an emergency curative laparotomy surgery to treat his condition and potentially save his life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Ronny receive treatment. He will undergo a curative laparotomy, which costs $284, and Ronny and his family need your support. His father says, "I was too worried that my son was going to die because I had spent all the coins I had left. I had spent a lot in the hospitals, but I am very happy that now my child has already started improving. I believe that he will heal completely, return to school, and attain his education like other children."