Baraka is a one-year-old baby boy from Tanzania. He is the only child in his family and lives with both parents. His father is a farmer who cultivates maize to provide food for the family and sells the surplus to meet their basic needs. Baraka has clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscles to the bones are shorter than usual, which makes walking and even wearing shoes difficult. As he began to grow and explore his surroundings, the condition affected his mobility, making it difficult for him to wear shoes and walk longer distances without falling. His parents had not sought treatment elsewhere because they had not found an opportunity to access the specialized care he needed. Hope came when the outreach team of our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, visited Baraka’s village and identified him as a child who could benefit from the program. Baraka is set to undergo a series of gentle manipulations and casting sessions to gradually correct the position of his feet. He will then undergo an Achilles Tendon Lengthening procedure. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on September 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Baraka's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be provided with a night cast to maintain the correction and help prevent relapse. Baraka's mother shared, “We are grateful that Baraka was given this opportunity. We hope this treatment will help him walk comfortably and grow up like other children.”

50-year-old Snollah is a small-scale businesswoman who sells tomatoes in her neighborhood in Malawi. Together, she and her husband have three children, the youngest of whom is still in school. Snollah's husband is a quantity surveyor who is currently unable to work, due to a diagnosis of prostate cancer, for which he is receiving treatment. For about three years now, Snollah has been experiencing backaches, lower abdominal pains and a lack of appetite. At first, she was treated for epigastric pain, but when that didn't work, she returned to the hospital, where scans revealed several large, uterine fibroids. Because of the size of these tumors, they are considered to be potentially dangerous, as they can cause pressure on other organs. She was informed that she would need to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,363 to fund Snollah's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on June 8th, at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Snollah will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain, and to continue to support her husband. She says, "I experience fullness in my belly which is very uncomfortable. Your support will provide comfort and help me be a supportive mother."

Francis is a 49-year-old married man with 4 children from Malawi. He orders raw cassava from farms and sells it in town. However, due to his health, he is unable to work. Eleven years ago, Francis noticed a swelling in a sensitive part of his body. The swelling would be intense and cause pain and discomfort, affecting his ability to work and perform daily tasks. He was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is a condition where tissue, such as part of the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. If left untreated, inguinal hernias can lead to complications, such as strangulation, which cuts off the blood flow to the protruding intestine and can be life-threatening. Surgery is the only recommended treatment. Fortunately, on July 1st, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Francis's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Francis shared, "I am afraid of losing my life; the swelling terrifies me; I need your support to help me get better again, for me to resume my business and continue supporting my family."