Oumou is a housewife from Mali. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to the radio, and watching television in addition to her housework. Oumou is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of severe pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication usually characterized by high blood pressure. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Oumou undergo a C-Section on June 1st. This procedure will cost $259, and Oumou needs your support. Oumou is eagerly awaiting the birth of her baby. "We are overjoyed and grateful to everyone involved in the success of this procedure. Thank you to the donors; may God bless them," she said.

Emmanuel is a 45-year-old hardworking father from Philippines. He previously worked as driver to support his family, but is currently unemployed, which is challenging while raising two school-going children. His wife is also unemployed, and with no steady income, the family often skip meals and mainly depend on partial repayments of debts from relatives, and occasionally borrow money from the children's uncle. Six years ago, Emmanuel began to experience troubling symptoms, including intense chest pains that radiate to his back, which prevented him from sitting or lying down. He made repeated attempts to seek treatment in public hospitals, but these were unsuccessful due to overcrowding. Emmanuel is growing increasingly worried about not being able to provide for his family, yet he remains hopeful that the surgery could alleviate his painful symptoms and reduce the financial strain on his family. Emmanuel has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis, which are hardened pieces of bile that form in the gallbladder. Doctors have advised him to undergo a cholecystectomy, which the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at a risk of future health complications. Emmanuel is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on April 11th, through our partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP). A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Emmanuel's surgery and care. Emmanuel says: "Despite our current struggles, I remain optimistic about our future. Once I receive treatment for my condition, I'll return to work so I can provide for my family again. My wife and children keep me strong."

Werknesh is 60 years old and a mother of ten from Ethiopia. She has spent her life working on her farm to support her family. She has long been active and independent, managing daily responsibilities for her household and land. About seven years ago, Werknesh developed a cataract in her right eye, resulting in progressively cloudy and reduced vision. The condition has made it increasingly difficult for her to farm, carry out household tasks, and maintain her independence. Werknesh is raising $150 to fund cataract surgery with the support of our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital. On April 4th, surgeons will remove and replace the blurred lens, and after recovery, she is expected to regain clear vision. Werknesh said, "I hope to restore my ability to work safely on my farm, tend to my household, and move about independently once again."