Loishorwa is a seven-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents, who are livestock keepers, and he is the fourth child in a family of four. His daily life includes helping with light household tasks and caring for animals after school. He is currently in class one and enjoys being around other children. Loishorwa was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus, affecting the alignment of his legs. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. The condition causes discomfort when he walks or stands for long periods and makes physical activities more difficult. Although he is motivated to attend school and participate in play, his mobility limitations reduce his endurance and confidence. This surgery and recovery care will help ensure that Loishorwa can remain active in school. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Loishorwa. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 10th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Loishorwa's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Loishorwa's father says, “He gets tired and complains of pain when walking to school, and he cannot move as freely as other children.”

Shine is 29 years old and a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She grows food crops such as beans, potatoes, and maize, while her husband earns a living through brick‑making. They work hard to support their three young children. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, and her happiest moment each day is when the whole family sits together to share a meal after a long day in the fields. Shine is pregnant, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Shine undergo a C-Section on March 12th. This procedure will cost $252, and Shine needs your support. Shine says, “I lay all my hope for the success of my surgery upon you because other than that, I have nowhere to get the money they need for my surgery. I kindly appeal for your support.”

Heang is a 41-year-old woman working in the crushed stone industry. She's from Takeo province in Cambodia. Heang is married and has two sons but no grandchildren yet. Her husband also works in the crushed stone industry, and her sons are students. In her free time, Heang likes to cook her favorite foods. About three years ago, due to trauma from a stone at work, the retina of Heang's right eye detached. This is causing her partial blindness and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere alone. When Heang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 4th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, Children's Surgical Centre is requesting $706 to fund her procedure. Heang said, "I hope that after surgery my vision will improve, allowing me to see clearly, recognize things more easily, and return to work."