Simeng is a 21-year-old welder. He lives in Kampong Cham province with his wife, one-year-old daughter, and mother-in-law. His wife works as a tailor out of their house, and his mother-in-law helps with childcare while Simeng is at his welding job. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball in the village and checking his social media. In March 2021, Simeng was in a motorbike accident and fractured his left femur and tibia. It is difficult for him to walk and he is in chronic pain. Since the accident, he has barely been able to work. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 13, Simeng will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will help him walk easily again. He shared, "I hope I can have surgery so that I can walk again and return to work full-time."

Collings, who is four years old, is the only child of his single mother. Collings lives with his grandmother in Malawi while his mother works as a farmer. Collings' grandmother is also a farmer. When Collings was about a year old, his mother noticed swelling in his left inguinal region. Collings was brought to the nearest clinic in Malawi. From there, they were referred to Nkhotakota district hospital for additional care. A diagnosis of a hernia was made and surgery was recommended. Now Collings is four and since his diagnosis, he has remained untreated. The episodes of swelling have worsened, causing Collings a lot of pain. His grandmother has had to suspend her work as a farmer as she tries to get Collings the care he needs. On May 2nd, Collings will undergo hernia repair surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is seeking $575 to fund Collings' treatment. His grandmother hopes that the operation will help Collings get better. Collings' grandmother happily said: “I can’t wait to see Collings well again; thank you, Sponsors, for coming in with support.”

Abel is a two-month-old baby from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and six siblings in the Maasai community of Namalulu. Abel was born with clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which will make it difficult for Abel to wear shoes or walk. Fortunately, Abel was brought to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Now he is scheduled to undergo clubfoot repair surgery on March 17th at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. African Mission Healthcare Foundation is requesting $935 to fund Abel's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and live a life free from discomfort. Abel’s father says: “It is our hope that Abel gets treatment and has a good life ahead.”