Chhin is a six-month-old baby girl from Cambodia. She lives with her sister and parents in Prey Veng Province. Her parents are rice farmers. At home, Chhin enjoys drinking milk and napping next to her mother. She is also attracted to the visual and auditory stimulation of videos on her mother's phone. Chhin has clubfoot on her right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Chhin traveled three hours to visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). There, surgeons will perform a clubfoot repair procedure, on June 18th. Chhin's family is able to contribute $100 towards her medical care but needs help raising $344 more to fund the procedure. After treatment, the movement in the ankle joint will increase, which is crucial for walking and other motor activities. She will be able to stand and feel comfortable when she learns to walk. Chhin parents said, "We hope that Chhin can stand and walk in a normal position as she grows up."

Rapheal is a teenage boy from Rukungiri, Uganda. He is the eldest in his family and has two younger brothers. His father has a small retail shop and farms to complement his income. His mother stays at home and helps with farming to put food on the table. Rapheal dreams of becoming a teacher one day. Since birth, Rapheal has had a supraumbilical hernia. He has been experiencing pain when walking, sitting, using the bathroom and, whenever he does strenuous activities. Surgery has been recommended but his parents cannot raise the required funds. Fortunately, on September 3rd, Rapheal will undergo hernia repair surgery and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund the surgery. Upon completion, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Raphael's mother says, “I trust that with your support, my child will be able to undergo his surgery and expect a complete recovery.”

Aliyah is a three-year-old child from Arusha, Tanzania. Her father, a police officer, is the family's primary breadwinner, while her mother sells charcoal to supplement their income. With a large family of five children, they often struggle to make ends meet. Aliyah was diagnosed with unilateral genu valgus or knock knees condition, which makes it difficult for her to walk easily. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards and may cause long-term joint damage. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $631 to fund Aliyah's treatment. The treatment is scheduled to begin on September 25th at Kafika House, our medical partner's care center. This will hopefully restore Aliyah's mobility, allowing her to participate in a variety of activities and greatly decreasing the risk of future medical complications. Aliyah's mother says: "I hope my daughter's treatment is successful, allowing her to grow up without constantly worrying about her legs and how they may affect her future."