Kathure is a 13-year-old student from central Kenya who lives at a rescue centre near her village. She is mentally challenged and shares a condition with others in her family. At the rescue centre, all her expenses are met by the organization, but they do not have medical insurances for the children. In 2018, Kathure scantly recalls preparing meals for her siblings when her dress caught fire. She could not remove it instantly thus suffering severe burns. She had one surgery at a hospital near her home and she has healed with burn contractures developing. As she is growing, she has bodily changes that are strained by the contractures. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Kathure receive treatment. On April 13th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her walk more easily again. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,176 procedure. Kathure’s guardian says, “Our hope is to see Kathure grow like any other normal girl especially during these critical teenage years.”

Ankunda is a farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother of four, all of whom are studying in primary and secondary school levels. She and her husband currently earn their living from small-scale farming. But a large part of their income is consumed by their children's school fees and loans. For the past three years Ankunda has had an epigastric hernia. This causes her epigastric pain, nausea, and if not treated the hernia may result in intestinal tissue damage or death. Fortunately, on July 7th, she will undergo a hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $230 to fund Ankunda's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Ankunda shared, “I pray that my operation is supported and am hoping that it will go successfully. I am expecting relief from my symptoms and hoping to continue with farming after I have fully recovered.”

Akatwijuka is a 6-year-old from Uganda. He and one of his brothers are in first grade and his other brother is in third grade. His mother is an elementary school teacher in a private school and his father works for a company as the driver. One year ago, Akatwijuka developed an umbilical hernia. This hernia causes her weakness and pain. Fortunately, on July 21st, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $230 to fund Akatwijuka's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Akatwijuka's mother shared, “I wish that my son may be relieved of this hernia so that he may have peace of mind and enjoy himself with others while playing and so that I too can resume teaching once schools are opened after the COVID-19 pandemic.”