Htee is a 51-year-old man from Burma who currently lives in a refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand. He lives with his wife, their three children, and his brother-in-law’s family. The family moved to the camp in September 2024 so that Htee could seek medical treatment in Thailand. His wife and brother-in-law work as agricultural day laborers, while Htee is unable to work due to his health condition. In June 2021, Htee began experiencing troubling symptoms. Doctors diagnosed him with urinary tract stones and prescribed oral medication, which helped improve his condition for a period of time. In August 2024, Htee's symptoms worsened. After several consultations and tests, doctors diagnosed him with a prostate urethral stone and recommended shockwave lithotripsy, a procedure that uses high-energy shock waves directed via X-ray or ultrasound to shatter kidney stones. Htee is scheduled to undergo treatment on February 2nd. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. With treatment, Htee hopes to recover and regain his ability to support his family. “I feel helpless and unable to support my family,” said Htee. “My wife has to be the breadwinner in this family, which makes me very sad. We are struggling financially, and I can’t even send my children to school. I am grateful for the support with my treatment and hope to be free from this suffering.”

Soben is a 25-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married and lives with his wife, who helps him farm, and their two-year-old daughter. In his free time, Soben enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. In March 2026, Soben was involved in a road traffic accident while riding his motorcycle, resulting in a fracture of his right wrist. He initially received treatment at a local clinic, where X-rays confirmed the fracture, and his wrist was immobilized with a cast. He continues to experience persistent pain and stiffness in his right wrist after the cast was removed. This makes it difficult for him to perform daily activities and limits his ability to work on the farm and support his family. Fortunately, on April 7th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, will perform a procedure to repair his wrist fracture. This will help reduce pain, restore movement in his wrist, and allow him to return to his farming work and daily activities. He can contribute $37.50, but needs help raising $563 more to fund his procedure and care. Soben said, “After the surgery, I hope I can use my hand without pain again so I can work properly and take care of my family.”

Josefe is a small-scale farmer from Malawi. He is married with three young children. As the eldest of four siblings, his family also depends on him. Based on the assessment, he cannot afford the cost of the required surgery. In 2022, Josefe was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. His symptoms began as a small swelling, which he initially ignored. Over time, the swelling worsened and began interfering with his daily activities. He sought help from several private and government facilities without success. Eventually, he was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center (PIH), where doctors confirmed the diagnosis and recommended surgery. Fortunately, on March 10th, Josefe will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Josefe's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. "My courage brought me to PIH, knowing I would be assisted and get better; Kindly support my surgery and save my life, which is in danger," said Josefe during the assessment.