Sintanan is a three-year-old boy who lives with his parents in Ethiopia. His mother spends long days working in the flower industry. All day, she is surrounded by beauty, but also harsh pesticides, which take a toll on her body, that she needs regular medical checkups just to stay healthy. Sintanan's father works with his hands, doing heavy lifting work wherever he can find it. Despite the struggle, their love for their son keeps them moving. One year ago, Sintanan began experiencing difficulty in breathing, snoring, sleep disturbance and fevers. He is often very sick, which creates a problem for his family because his parents are day laborers, and a day spent nursing Sintanan is a day they don't get paid. When he is sick, they stay awake all night, watching him closely, because they are so afraid something bad will happen while they sleep. Sintanan has been diagnosed with enlarged tonsils. He requires surgery treatment, but his parents are unable to pay for it. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sintanan, which is scheduled to take place on February 11th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Sintanan of his symptoms, and helping him to live more comfortably. "We long to see our son sleep through the night, and eat without pain. It would be our greatest joy to know that infections are no longer affecting his development," said Sintanan's parents.

Gian is a devoted father from the Philippines. He is passionate about basketball and spends his weekends coaching teens. He works tirelessly to provide for his three children, alongside his wife, who earns a living as a vendor. Despite his condition and the discomfort it causes, Gian continues to work, believing it is not a reason to stop supporting his family. Although he was once afraid to undergo surgery, he is now determined to move forward and get better. Three years ago, Gian developed an umbilical hernia. The hernia gave him recurring throbbing pain, and at times, his discomfort became worse with breathing. Fortunately, on February 27th, Gian will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Gian's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner is raising the remaining amount and requests $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow Gian to live more comfortably and confidently. Gian says, "This operation will give me peace of mind. I will also be able to support my loved ones better. I am doing this for them."

Baba is a four-year-old boy from Mali. A few weeks ago, Baba began to experience troubling symptoms, including intense abdominal pain and high fever, prompting his parents to seek consultation at the nearest health center. After a complete clinical examination aided by additional tests, Baba was diagnosed with peritonitis due to gastric perforation, a life-threatening inflammation of the lining of the abdomen. Physicians recommend surgery to treat his condition. Our medical partner, Muso, is requesting $674 to fund Baba's surgery. On April 22nd, He will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hôpital du Mali. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. Baba's mother shared, "I hope that my son will be better after surgery."