Meshack is a one-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the fifth child in his family. His mother is a preacher, and cares for her young children. Despite her responsibilities, she has made strong efforts to find specialized treatment for Meshack after noticing that his hand movement was becoming more restricted. When Meshack was very young, he sustained a burn injury on his right hand. Though the wound has healed, the scars have become tight over time, causing a burn scar contracture. The contracture has affected finger movement and palm opening, making it difficult for his hand to function normally as he grows. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Meshack receive treatment. On February 18th, surgeons at their care center will perform contracture release surgery and skin graft to greatly improve his hand development and future independence. Now, he needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Meshack's mother says, “His hand cannot open well, and I worry about how he will use it as he grows. I am praying he can get treatment and use his hand freely.”

Rotha is a 35-year-old former security guard from Cambodia. He lives near Phnom Penh with his wife and two children. His first child is studying in Grade 7, and his second child is four years old. Because of his medical condition, he is unable to work, so the family’s income currently depends on his wife, who works as a cleaner. In his free time, he used to enjoy playing volleyball with friends in his village, but he can no longer play because of his injury. In 2022, Rotha was involved in a traffic accident that caused a fracture of his right leg. After the accident, he underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery at a private clinic, where hardware was implanted to stabilize the fractured bone. Now, the hardware is exposed and infected. He continues to experience chronic pain, discharge from the wound, difficulty bending his knee, and limited walking ability. This condition has prevented him from returning to work and affects his independence. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On March 5th, Rotha will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help remove the infection, reduce pain, and improve leg function. His family can contribute $50, but they need help raising $328 more to fund his procedure and care. Rotha shared, “Since the accident, I have been living with pain and infection in my leg. I cannot walk properly or bend my knee, and it has affected my daily life so much. I hope this treatment will remove the infection, relieve my pain, and help me walk normally again.”

Rathana is a 34-year-old tuk-tuk tricycle driver from Prey Veng, Cambodia. He is divorced and has three children. In his free time, he likes to play volleyball. About two months ago, the retina of Rathana's left eye detached, causing him partial blindness and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Rathana learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 3rd, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $706 procedure. Rathana said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better, so I can go back to driving my Tuk Tuk, and I feel happy I don’t worry about my eye anymore."