Obed is a dedicated and focused student. He is in the 10th grade, and has managed to continue with his education for much longer than the average Haitian student. When Obed is not at school he works part-time with his father as a farmer. This is hard physical work that requires a lot of heavy lifting.
Obed has suffered from a hernia for some time (a weakening of the abdominal wall through which the abdominal contents protrudes). So far the hernia has not caused him any serious problems, but if left untreated there is a risk of strangulation of the intestine, which can be fatal.
For just $400, Obed can have the surgery he needs to repair his abdominal wall and fix the hernia. He will be able to go on attending school and working with his father to provide for his family.